Physical & Occupational Therapy: Conditions & Treatments

 

Conditions

  • Aging-related difficulties
  • Amputation
  • Arthritis
  • Back or neck pain
  • Bone, tendon, ligament and muscle injuries
  • Brain injury
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Degenerative diseases of the nervous system
  • Developmental disorders
  • Dizziness and balance instability
  • Hand and upper extremity injuries and conditions
  • Joint replacement
  • Lymphedema
  • Meniere’s disease
  • Nerve injury
  • Neuromuscular diseases
  • Pelvic floor disorders, including incontinence and constipation
  • Return to play
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Sports injuries
  • Stenosis
  • Stroke
  • Venous edema
  • Vertigo
  • Vestibular dysfunction
  • Weakness and deconditioning
  • Whiplash
  • Wheelchair seating

Treatments at Specialty Programs and Interdisciplinary Clinics

  • ALS Clinic
    • Multi-disciplinary clinic to treat those with ALS
  • Bridge Program 
    • Group-based treatment program designed to assist injured athletes looking to return to sport
  • Concussion Clinic
    • The pediatric concussion clinic is a multidisciplinary specialty clinic treating patients after a minor traumatic brain injury/concussion.
    • Patients are assessed by neurosurgery, speech therapy and physical therapy. The speech therapist assesses for cognitive changes related to a concussion, including but not limited to decreased attention, processing, memory concerns and she works with families in returning to school appropriately. The physical therapist completes an assessment of patient's oculomotor and vestibular systems which can attribute to symptoms such as headaches and dizziness symptoms patients may be having after an injury, as well as assessing balance. The PT will also help in guiding returning to prior level of activity to return patients to their desired activities such as sports and playing with friends.
  • Facial Nerve Rehabilitation Program
  • Functional Capacity Evaluations
    • An FCE is administered by a Board-Certified Specialist in Functional Assessment. The purpose of an FCE is to determine an objective measure of a client's safe functional abilities as compared with specific demands of work. It has become an increasingly effective tool in determining physical return to work readiness, assisting physicians in final impairment and disability ratings, maximal medical improvement ratings, as well as a determining a patient's motivation for improvement or return to work.
  • Hand Clinic and Hand therapy
    • The hand clinic is a specialty clinic offering a unique, streamlined approach to assessing and treating your hand injury. Patients are assessed by their surgeon and, if deemed necessary, immediately enter hand/occupational therapy at the same clinic, during the same office visit. This integrated setting allows for real-time collaboration between therapists and surgeons, leading to an adaptive and personalized treatment plan.
    • Hand Therapy is an advanced clinical specialty area devoted to treating a variety of upper extremity physical conditions. Arthritis, trauma, disease and many other orthopedic and neurological conditions can affect upper extremity function and disrupt performance of even the simplest activities of daily living (ADL’s). At MUSC Health, the staff of Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) has advanced educational and clinical training in treating injury and disorders of the upper extremity.
  • Lymphedema
    • An intensive program of CDT: Complete Decongestive Therapy, which includes Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), compressive bandaging and compressive garment recommendations, self care education, and remedial exercises to treat lymphedema. Learn more about the lymphedema program(link).
  • Osteoporosis
    • A 4-week program (two times a week) of exercise, posture and balance training, patient education, and self care to improve bone mineral density, prevent falls, improve mobility, and decrease pain.
  • Parkinson's Clinic
    • Multi-disciplinary clinic to treat those with Parkinson’s Clinic
  • Pediatrics
  • Physical Therapy Residency Programs
  • Physical Therapy for Cancer Patients
    • MUSC Health Physical Therapy has a dedicated physical therapist who specializes in treating patients with cancer, including medication and radiation side effects, delayed healing time, mobility challenges and stress.
    • PT services are offered onsite at Hollings Cancer Center so patients can schedule therapy visits on the same day as their other oncology appointments.
    • We strive to not only treat symptoms, but also to assist in returning quality of life and a sense of independence to our patients. We work alongside the Hollings Cancer Center’s team of doctors to help patients feel stronger, reduce pain and feel more like themselves.
  • Pre-op Shoulder Replacement Clinic
  • A Physical Therapist will perform a fall risk screen as well as make equipment recommendations prior to your shoulder replacement procedure. Recommendations will also be made for post operative care based on patients' individual needs.
  • Vestibular Clinic
    • Multi-disciplinary clinic to treat those with vestibular disorders
  • Wheelchair Seating and Mobility
    • Individuals of all ages and diagnoses who use manual or power wheelchairs can received a comprehensive evaluation to determine what kind of wheelchair and seating system will meet their unique needs. Our physical therapists have advanced training to assist wheel chair users in improving their posture, decreasing their pain, and finding the right equipment for their seating and mobility needs, in order to be as independent as possible. A team of experts, led by our physical therapists, will review all of your assistive technology needs and make recommendations as needed. Our clinical experts use advanced technology to determine each patient’s specific needs; they also assist in the ordering, fitting, and adjustments of the new equipment as well as provide follow-up consultations, education, and training on the use and care of their new assistive technology. (Link to Neuro Rehab Institute to schedule)