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MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (WCSC) – In 2019, the Medical University of South Carolina hosted the annual television series “Shark Tank”.
Professor and physical therapist Stephanie McGowan has secured funding for a sports rehabilitation program that uses technology not yet used in the Lowcountry.
The bridge program uses 3D motion capture technology that analyzes movements to see how well each muscle is working. It is an individualized, science-based transition program for injured Lowcountry athletes who have completed traditional physical therapy but are not ready to safely return to their sport.
McGowan and her colleagues created this program to help athletes reduce the risk of injury to an injured or newly injured body part.
Physical therapist Nathan Harris works with these athletes one-on-one. Technically, each injury has a traditional timeline for when it’s expected to heal completely, but not every athlete heals at the same rate, he said. So the 3D technology they use allows them to quantitatively track 110% of an athlete’s progress before recommending a return to their sport.
Many athletes miss being part of a team while exercising, so the Bridge program prioritizes team healing and camaraderie while at the facility.
If you are an injured athlete interested in joining this program, contact Stephanie McGowan at Mcgowan@musc.edu.
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