Shoulder Pain Physical Therapy in Mt. Pleasant, SC
Get back to lifting, throwing, and competing without pain. 1-on-1 sport-specific treatment designed for athletes who refuse to stay on the sidelines.
Shoulder Pain Doesn't Have to End Your Season
Whether you're a CrossFit athlete, weekend warrior, or competitive lifter, shoulder pain can derail everything you've worked for. You shouldn't have to choose between your training and your health.
Pain During Overhead Movements
Every press, pull-up, or throw sends sharp pain through your shoulder, forcing you to scale back or skip workouts entirely.
Losing Strength and Mobility
Your range of motion is shrinking, your lifts are suffering, and you can feel yourself getting weaker with each passing week.
Frustrated by Generic Advice
You've been told to rest, ice it, or "just take it easy"—but you're an athlete. You need a real solution, not a band-aid.
Sport-Specific Shoulder Pain Treatment That Gets Results
At Apex Physical Therapy, we don't treat shoulder pain with cookie-cutter protocols. Dr. Doug Timme uses advanced manual therapy, dry needling, and strength-based rehab to identify the root cause of your pain—whether it's a rotator cuff issue, impingement, labral tear, or overuse injury—and build a personalized plan to get you back to peak performance.
✓ 1-on-1 sessions focused entirely on your sport and position demands
✓ Advanced diagnostics including 50-point assessment, range of motion testing, and functional movement analysis
✓ Evidence-based treatments: manual therapy, therapeutic dry needling, blood flow restriction training, and sport-specific strengthening
"Doug helped tremendously with fixing my shoulder pain and revamping my training. He's incredibly knowledgeable and personable. I can't recommend him enough!"
— Sean Quaiel
How We Get Athletes Back to Training Pain-Free
Our proven process identifies the root cause, accelerates recovery, and builds lasting strength so you come back better than before.
Comprehensive Evaluation
We start with a 50-point physical assessment including range of motion testing, strength evaluation with microFET2, functional movement screening, and gait analysis to pinpoint exactly what's causing your shoulder pain.
Targeted Treatment and Rehab
Using manual therapy, dry needling, blood flow restriction training, and corrective exercises, we reduce pain, restore mobility, and rebuild strength—addressing weaknesses and compensations to prevent re-injury.
Return to Sport Stronger
We implement return-to-sport testing and advanced strength programs tailored to your specific sport, ensuring you come back not just pain-free, but faster and stronger than before the injury.
Shoulder Conditions We Treat in Mt. Pleasant
Whether you're dealing with acute injury or chronic pain, we have the expertise to help. Dr. Doug Timme has worked with athletes at the highest levels—including NFL, NBA, MLB, and NCAA athletes—and brings that same level of care to every patient.
✓ Rotator cuff tears and strains
✓ Shoulder impingement syndrome
✓ Labral tears and instability
✓ AC joint injuries
✓ Post-surgical rehab (rotator cuff repair, labral repair, shoulder replacement)
✓ Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
✓ Bicep tendonitis and tendinopathy
✓ Thrower's shoulder and overhead athlete injuries
Trusted by Athletes Across Mt. Pleasant
Meet the Team
Expert care from a board-certified specialist with years of experience treating elite athletes
Name: Dr. Doug Timme
Credentials: PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Doug earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Miami and completed his Orthopedic Residency at Emory University. He has worked with NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA, and tactical athletes, bringing elite-level care to every patient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about shoulder pain physical therapy in Mt. Pleasant.
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Most athletes see significant improvement within 4-6 weeks, but recovery time depends on the severity of your injury and your specific goals. During your evaluation, Dr. Doug will provide a personalized timeline based on your condition. Our goal is to get you back to training as quickly and safely as possible—and stronger than before.
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Apex Physical Therapy operates on a cash-pay model and does not accept insurance. This allows us to provide longer, 1-on-1 sessions without insurance restrictions, ensuring you get the personalized care and attention you need to recover fully. We can provide a superbill for potential reimbursement from your insurance provider.
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Unlike traditional PT clinics that see multiple patients at once, we offer true 1-on-1 care for the full session. Dr. Doug Timme is a board-certified orthopedic specialist and certified strength coach who has worked with elite athletes at the NFL, NBA, and NCAA levels. Every treatment plan is sport-specific, strength-centered, and designed to get you back better than before—not just pain-free.
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Absolutely. We specialize in post-op rehab for rotator cuff repairs, labral repairs, and shoulder replacements. Dr. Doug trained with a surgeon performing over 200 ACL reconstructions per year and applies the same strength-centered, progressive approach to shoulder surgeries. We also offer pre-hab services to optimize your strength before surgery for better outcomes.
Still have questions?
Schedule a free phone consult to discuss your shoulder pain and treatment options.