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Spiro Physical Therapy

Outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice run by Kathryn Proctor, DPT, OCS, CLT.

01/02/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Spiro Physical Therapy!
Here’s to a year of feeling stronger, moving better, and taking care of your body.

07/31/2025

Shoulder instability? Scap pain? Impingement?

Our obsession with kinesiotape brings us this double-V taping technique that supports key muscles like the deltoid, supraspinatus & infraspinatus — giving you more stability and less pain.

Watch the full demo → Swipe ▶️

07/22/2025

Ever hit a wall in your workouts and wonder why it’s suddenly so hard to keep going?
Watch Kathryn Proctor, DPT, share 3 simple but powerful shifts that can help you reset and re-energize your routine.
If your body feels like it’s working against you, it might just need something different — not more force.
Ready to make workouts feel sustainable again?

07/18/2025

Feeling burnt out from your workouts? 🔥 You're not alone!In this video, PT Kathryn Proctor introduces exercise burnout – why we hit those walls and lose motivation. It's more than willpower!👉 Follow for Part 2 where Kathryn shares 3 key strategies to overcome it!📍 Mauldin, SC

07/13/2025

Ever wonder what your physical therapist’s day really looks like?

Here’s a peek behind the curtain at Dr. Kathryn Proctor’s daily rhythm at Spiro Physical Therapy ⬇️
75 % — Hands-on treatment
• One-on-one sessions focused on progress you can feel
• Tailored exercises, manual therapy, and clear take-home strategies
10 % — Team collaboration
• Quick calls and secure messages with physicians, trainers, and specialists
• Making sure everyone on your care team is pulling in the same direction
15 % — Continuous learning
• Diving into new research, courses, and emerging techniques
• Bringing the latest evidence back to your treatment plan

“Time is precious. My goal every session is meaningful progress, deeper understanding, and greater independence for every patient.” – Dr. Kathryn Proctor, DPT, OCS, CLT

Your time matters, and so does your progress. Ready to move forward?
📩 DM or call to schedule.

07/09/2025

The final piece: isometrics. These are exercises where the muscle contracts without moving the joint — like holding a position steady.🧠

Isometrics help your muscles activate without requiring dynamic movement, which is especially helpful when joints feel unstable or painful.

They also:
✅ Build control
✅ Improve joint awareness
✅ Enhance proprioceptive feedback

All three strategies — closed-chain work, arthrokinematic movement, and isometrics — work together to retrain how your body senses and supports itself.

07/01/2025

Part 2: Improving proprioception in EDS and hypermobility Another essential strategy: arthrokinematic-focused exercises.These are specific, guided movements that help retrain how your joints move within themselves — a process called arthrokinematics.✨ When your body re-learns how a joint is supposed to move, it can shift focus back to those areas — improving control, reducing compensation, and sharpening proprioceptive awareness.💡 Think of it as giving your brain a more accurate map of your body. Watch for part 3 coming soon!

06/17/2025

You’ve heard us talk about fascia before... but do you know what it really is? 👀

Fascia is like the Saran Wrap of your body — a thin, strong layer of connective tissue that surrounds your muscles and lies just beneath the skin.

But it’s so much more than a wrapper:
✅ It reduces friction so your muscles can move freely
✅ It supports and connects muscle groups and organs
✅ It carries nerve signals — including pain
✅ And it needs to move well to help you move well

At Spiro Physical Therapy, we address fascia as a key part of healing — because healthy fascia helps with:
➡️ Better muscle activation
➡️ Reduced pain
➡️ Improved scar recovery

– Dr. Kathryn Proctor, DPT, OCS, CLT

06/13/2025

✨Part two of dry needling explained! 🪡Here’s what you need to know when looking for a provider to do dry needling. Interested in dry needling? Spiro can help! Message us for more info 💌

06/11/2025

💡What is dry needling — and how does it actually work? Dr. Kathryn Proctor, DPT, OCS, CLT at Spiro Physical Therapy explains the goal of dry needling and how it helps reset the muscle to reduce pain and improve function. If you’ve been dealing with stubborn muscle you’ve been dealing with stubborn muscle tightness or tension that just won’t go away, this could be the missing link in your recovery. 🎥Watch to learn how it works- and stay tuned for more info on dry needling and how to know if it’s right for you.

06/06/2025

What Physical Therapists Wish You Knew 🧠💪
The biggest misconception about PT?
That you need to feel "good enough" to benefit from it.
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The truth is — PT isn’t just for when you're almost healed. It’s for when you’re hurting, struggling, or can’t move like you used to.
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Yes, we help you get stronger. But first, we work to:
✨ Minimize pain
✨ Calm your nervous system
✨ Rebuild trust in your body
✨ Restore proper muscle recruitment
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Physical therapy is about healing, recovery, and prevention.
Modern PT (yes, we’re doctors now!) is more versatile than ever — and we’re here to support you through every step.
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– Dr. Kathryn Proctor, DPT, OCS, CLT

06/03/2025

🏃Endurance Athletes, Check Yourself: Are you running your own race? 🎥 Watch as Kathryn talks about the 4th biggest mistakes she sees in endurance athletes. 🏃‍♀️Follow our page to learn more! Recovery

Address

106 E Butler Rd
Mauldin, SC
29662

Telephone

(803)5001339

Website

http://www.spiro-pt.com/

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