Our body’s ability to heal itself is a rapidly growing medical science referred to as regenerative medicine. Orthopedic regenerative medicine techniques combined with traditional therapies are a powerful formula for pain relief. EMTT technology, now available on the island, is a non-invasive touch-free technology that provides unprecedented patient comfort while delivering effective regenerative results. Conditions Treated with EMTT From your feet to your neck, EMTT provides relief for a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries, including: Age-related damage such as osteoarthri ..read more

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States. This Men’s Health Month, become more aware of how to prevent heart disease and be in the best health possible. Some key prevention tips include healthy eating, daily exercise, and yearly wellness visits. However, many men may be overlooking one of the most effective heart health tests available – checking testosterone levels. Dr. Bright McConnell of FitMed Partners advises his male patients to have their testosterone levels checked. Men begin losing testosterone in their 30’s. Symptoms include changes in mood, loss of e ..read more

The decision to begin Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) should take place between a patient and their qualified provider. Look for years of experience, board certification, and qualifications in preventive and age management medicine. A good baseline evaluation to determine each patient’s best course of treatment begins with a comprehensive blood panel, physician consultation, and diagnostic testing. Believing that you can begin a BHRT treatment without customizing the hormones to each unique patient profile is a common mistake made by providers leaning on pharmacies as the prim ..read more

BY: MELISSA OHLSON, MS, RDN, LDN It is estimated that sixty-seven percent of women over the age of 65 have osteopenia or a reduction in bone mass. As a precursor to osteoporosis, where the bones become weak and brittle, this can lead to more serious issues like a hip fracture. In addition to bone loss, arthritis, painful inflammation, and stiffness of joints affect 1 in 4 people in the United States. While this news may seem grim, the good news is that growing scientific evidence supports that what you eat can have a significant impact on both your risk of bone loss and joint inflammation. Bel ..read more

Many Charleston Sports Medicine patients seek non-surgical, low-risk treatment options to alleviate pain. Focused Shockwave Therapy and EMTT help patients feel better faster, without surgery, downtime, or side effects. EPAT, commonly known as Focused Shockwave Therapy and Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Technology (EMTT), are new, cutting-edge technologies that boost your body’s regenerative potential for faster, long-term healing. Found only at Charleston Sports Medicine, we continue to lead the way in advanced regenerative treatment therapies. Conventional treatment like cortisone, physi ..read more

We are excited to announce that our Charleston Sports Medicine team continues to grow with the addition of orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon Blake Ohlson, MD. Dr. Ohlson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon fellowship trained in complex foot and ankle reconstruction. He has extensive experience treating orthopedic trauma, arthritis, deformity, and sports injuries of the lower extremity. A Cum Laude graduate from John Carroll University, Dr. Ohlson spent several years in the lab before deciding on a career in medicine. He realized an enormous amount of personal satisfaction through patient c ..read more

Men and women begin losing strength and muscle annually after age 30. After 60 years of age, the muscle mass and strength loss multiplies. Strength training can reverse this aging process. Medically-based fitness in our FitMed Partners innovative program can get results using “functional strengthening” exercise science even faster. Our evidence-based approach will help you safely achieve your health and fitness goals in minutes a week How does it work? Low impact exercise technology with high yield results in less time is made possible by scientifically proven exercise technology, includ ..read more

Charleston Sports Medicine is excited to welcome a new provider to their team. Board-certified Eric Friedman, MD, has extensive experience in sports medicine, which started and grew with his education. He graduated from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem with his undergraduate degree and continued his education at Wake Forest School of Medicine. During his years at Wake Forest School of Medicine, he earned multiple awards for his research, missions, treating the underserved, volunteer work, and being the most valuable member while serving as the athletic rep for the school’s sports teams ..read more

Charleston Sports Medicine has brought a new form of technology into their office- EPAT (Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Therapy) but more frequently referenced as Shockwave. This technology is the Storz Medical Orthopulse 100, an evidence-backed unit distributed by Curamedix, the American distributor of Storz. Storz is a reputable Swiss company known for the success and evidence found in the trial of their products.  Shockwave therapy was designed to treat injuries such as Plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma, Achiiles tendonitis, patellar tendinopathy, lower limb tendinopathy, medial ti ..read more

Job Description Full-time X-ray Tech and Medical Assistant position open for hire. Send resumes to Pam McConnell at pmcconnell@charlestonsportsmed.com. The essential job functions include: Responsible for patient check in to clinical area and ensure that they are ready for examination (removing or changing appropriate clothing, removal of bandages, shoes, etc.) Ensure efficiency of patient check in, examinations, and X-rays. Perform X-Ray, DXA, and ultrasound studies as per above. Ensure that X-Ray images are delivered to exam rooms in timely manner. Ensure that any MRI studies are ready to ..read more