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Exercise & Performance
Advanced support for athletic performance and injury prevention.
Our team provides exercise, agility, gait, balance and performance coaching to active adults, semi-pro and professional athletes, student athletes, and any individuals looking to improve their overall performance, recovery, and longevity.
Performance services we provide
Movement and Performance Evaluation
Learn about your body’s range of motion, strength, balance and gait with the DARI’s motion-capture system assessment. Then, work with one of our highly trained providers to identify exercise goals to improve your performance and reduce the likelihood of future injuries. Ideal for athletes of all ages, including student athletes, and anyone wishing to improve their overall performance and longevity. After your initial consultation with the DARI, schedule Performance Sessions with Mike to further explore exercises and Recovery methods to meet your goals. Performance Session packages are available for purchase.
Movement and Performance Evaluation, Plus a Consult with Our Sports Dietitian
Up your game by adding a consult with our sports dietitian Alaine Mills. This package includes everything our traditional Movement and Performance Evaluation has to offer, with the bonus of tying in how nutrition modifications can enhance your performance.
After a difficult workout or weeks of training, your body requires opportunities to rest and recover. Our recovery services included with all Performance Session. Services are available on site. Please note an initial evaluation must be performed prior to a recovery service. Contact us for more information at 843-985-0802.
Mental Performance Coaching Sessions
Train your mind to reach new performance levels on and off of the field. Our Mental Performance Coach Chris DeMarco works with you to learn new techniques and skills to consistently operate at your highest level.
Commonly asked exercise and mental performance questions
An athletic trainer is a board-certified allied healthcare professional that helps clients perform exercises to help decrease their incidence of injury and increase their performance in whichever sport or activity they engage. Athletic trainers are also certified in manual therapy techniques and knowledgeable in recovery modalities to help keep people healthy.
A personal trainer helps clients perform exercises with correct form, but are not certified and are not allowed to perform manual therapy.
A physical therapist is a healthcare professional with a doctorate level degree who diagnoses and treats medical conditions.
No. Athletic trainers work with all populations and ages. They can help you start your fitness journey to a healthier lifestyle and improve your performance in sports and recreational activities.
We are not a gym. However, we do offer athletic training sessions. If you are interested in a session with an athletic trainer, please make an appointment online or give us a call at 843-985-0802
The Health and Wellness Institute and the Wellness Center Downtown are separate entities.
The MUSC Wellness Center in Charleston.
MUSC Wellness Center
Hours
- Monday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Specialties
- Health & Wellness
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Human performance sessions helped Lucille further increase her strength, build her confidence, and get her back on the tennis courts.
Mental performance coaching.
Team up with the Health & Wellness Institute's Mental Performance Coach to develop skills to reach your full athletic potential. Train your mind to reach new levels on and off the field, while learning how to operate at your highest level consistently. A variety of packages are available. Start with a complimentary 15-minute consult to see what's right for you.
Mental performance services.
Train your mind and grow your athletic performance skills under pressure with mental performance coaching services at the MUSC Health & Wellness Institute.
Do you struggle with any of the following?
- Reaching your full potential during performance
- Nerves, pressure, or pre-performance anxiety
- Negative or unhelpful thoughts about your skills
- Unexpected or unexplained decrease in performance outcomes
- Returning to the sport after an injury
Upon special request, our Mental Performance Coach can observe a practice session and help you implement strategies to overcome obstacles in real time!
Performance coaching services available.
Initial Intake
Initial intake to get to know our Mental Performance Coach, discuss any questions or problems you may have as well as a discussion about a performance issue. The coach will gather as much information as possible on the situation and then will consider interventions to help.
Four Session Package
This package begins with an initial consultation followed by four 50-minute follow-up sessions. Virtual and in-person appointments are available.
Eight Session Package
This package begins with an initial consultation followed by eight 50-minute follow-up sessions. Virtual and in-person appointments are available.
DARI Motion
Revolutionize the way you analyze your body’s motion with DARI Motion. DARI Motion is the one and only FDA-approved all-in-one motion analysis system that provides 3D markerless motion in just minutes!
The MUSC Health & Wellness Institute can create customized packages for employers. The Institute can also bring the technology to a place of employment for testing, or employees may visit the Institute’s location.
To learn more about the DARI Motion Executive Health offerings, please call 843-985-0802.
You won’t find DARI Motion anywhere else in South Carolina for public use except at the MUSC Health & Wellness Institute. This game-changing technology is already being used by select collegiate institutions and professional sports teams to improve performance.
Here’s how it works: You’ll perform functional activities, like sitting and standing, while patented technology and cameras track your every move. But what sets this system apart from others is its markerless motion technology, which allows the DARI system to scan and process your results in mere minutes—without any equipment or technology attached to your body! It’s all wireless!
Once the data is captured, the DARI Motion crunches it and processes your results within just 20 seconds, delivering you a personalized, comprehensive report on your motion health. Your data will be compared to relevant populations, including specific age, gender, and sports demographics, providing unparalleled insights.
So why wait? Try out DARI Motion today and see the future of motion analysis for yourself!
Areas that are measured include:
- Performance
- Mobility
- Alignment
- Force
- Sway
- Employers seeking to decrease workplace injuries and maintain a healthy workforce
- Students and collegiate athletes looking to decrease their chance of injury while identifying areas to improve athletic performance
- Health and wellness enthusiasts that utilize data-driven technology to optimize their performance and enhance their longevity
- Healthcare providers and individuals concerned about bone health and stability, or individuals impacted with neurological symptoms with balance and stability concerns
