To Our Patients:
We hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. At Charleston Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, we are excited to share some significant enhancements to our services and team, ensuring that we continue to offer you the best in orthopaedic and regenerative medicine.
Continuing Legacy and Welcome Additions
Dr. Bright McConnell, Ill continues Charleston Sports Medicine’s legacy of evidence-based orthopaedic and regenerative medicine, a tradition further strengthened by Dr. Eric Friedman’s
weekly clinical practice. Dr. Friedman was fellowship trained in Primary Care Sports Medicine at Duke University and has extensive knowledge and experience in Orthobiologics and the use of MSKUS (musculoskeletal ultrasound) technology. Together, they embody our long-standing philosophy of offering services backed by robust training and proven outcomes. Stay tuned for more exciting team additions to come!
Clarification on Our Team’s Evolution
Recently, you may have received communication from Dr. Ohlson and Dr. Woolf regarding their new practice. While we wish them well in their future endeavors, we want to clarify that this development does not affect your patient status with us. Dr. McConnell is committed to your continued care here at Charleston Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, which he established on Daniel Island in 2006.
Service Updates and Innovations
We are excited to outline some of the key services and technological advancements now available to our patients:
Nonoperative Orthopaedic Treatments
Revolutionary treatments including:
- Storz Medical Focused Shockwave (fSWT) therapy (Durolith)
- Storz Medical Radial Shockwave (rSWT) therapy (EPAT)
- Storz Medical Electromagnetic Transduction Therapy (EMTT) Magnetolith
- Orthobiologic treatments including:
- Cytokine therapies: Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Extracellular Matrix (ECM)
- Adult Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Bone Marrow Aspirate (Marrow Cellutions) and Microfragmented lipoaspirate (Cellmyx lntellifat BOD)
- MLS Laser Therapy: FDA Level 4 dual frequency laser technology (CE Laser System)
- Hyaluronate Injections for knee osteoarthritis
Sports Medicine
Comprehensive services ranging from medically-based fitness for performance enhancement and rehabilitation:
- ROMTech lower extremity rehabilitation
- Vasper Charleston: low-impact therapy using vascular compression and dynamic cooling to mimic the benefits of high intensity interval exercise in 21 minutes. (Vasper.com)
- ARX Alpha strengthening technology (ARXFit.com)
- GE Lunar DXA Body Composition and Bone Mineral Density testing
- O.L Bike (CARdiovascular Optimization Logic) www.Carolbike.com
- Cardiometabolic Performance Testing (Resting Metabolic Rate and VO2Max)
- Elite athlete injury care and training
Expanded Services: We offer the most extensive minimally invasive orthobiologics and advanced regenerative technologies for bone and joint conditions in the greater Charleston area.
We look forward to continuing your wellness journey together, backed by the latest advancements in medical science and the compassionate, knowledgeable care you’ve come to expect. We invite you to call us at 843-284-5200 or request an appointment online via our website, CharlestonSportsMedicine.com.
Warmest regards,
Bright McConnell, Ill, MD Eric Friedman, MD
Please note, podiatry care will no longer be provided at our center. Dr. Amanda Riley, DPM, MPH is currently on extended maternity leave. We will be happy to provide her contact information when she resumes her podiatry practice.
