Camden, SC

Physical Therapy in Camden, SC

Our Camden clinic is on East DeKalb Street, with the largest care team in our practice outside Columbia.

It is led by Dr. Blake Risher, Clinical Director and a Blythewood native, alongside Dr. Ann Boykin, who has more than two decades of outpatient orthopedic experience, and Dr. Chris Wilson, an Air Force veteran with certifications in dry needling and movement assessment.

Whether you are recovering from surgery, working through an injury, or dealing with pain that has not resolved on its own, you will work one-on-one with a licensed clinician at every visit.

What we treat

Most of what we do in Camden is general outpatient orthopedics — the everyday injuries and conditions that make normal life harder than it should be.

• Back and neck pain, including sciatica and disc-related symptoms
• Knee and hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacement recovery
• Shoulder injuries, rotator cuff problems, and frozen shoulder
• Foot and ankle injuries, plantar fasciitis, and ankle sprains
• Post-surgical rehabilitation, working from your surgeon’s protocol
• Work injuries and South Carolina workers’ compensation cases
• Sports injuries at every level, from youth through adult recreational
• Balance problems and fall prevention

If you are not sure whether physical therapy is right for what you are dealing with, an evaluation will tell us. We would rather say so honestly than start a plan of care that is not going to help.

Experience on the treatment floor

Dr. Ann Boykin has practiced outpatient orthopedics for more than twenty years. She is certified in manual therapy through the University of St. Augustine, trained in Pilates mat instruction for physical therapists, and holds a DSI Work Solutions certification in workplace injury prevention and rehabilitation.

She is also a Credentialed Clinical Instructor, which means she mentors physical therapy students during their clinical rotations. Teaching tends to keep clinicians sharp.

Manual therapy

Manual therapy is hands-on treatment — joint mobilization, soft tissue work, and guided movement — used to restore motion and reduce pain. Dr. Boykin holds a Manual Therapy Certification (MTC), formal training beyond a physical therapy doctorate.

It is not a standalone treatment. Hands-on work opens a window; exercise is what keeps it open.

Dry needling and movement assessment

Dr. Chris Wilson is certified in dry needling and in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), a system for identifying where a movement problem actually originates rather than where the pain is felt.

Dry needling uses a thin filament needle to release tight bands of muscle. It is not acupuncture — it targets specific trigger points identified during your examination, and it works alongside hands-on treatment and exercise rather than on its own.

ACL and knee rehabilitation

Dr. Wilson has particular expertise in ACL rehabilitation. ACL recovery is long, and the difference between returning to sport and re-injuring yourself usually comes down to how carefully the later stages are progressed — not the first six weeks, but months four through nine.

Serving veterans and military families

Dr. Wilson is a United States Air Force veteran with nearly two decades of leadership experience before and alongside his clinical career.

Golf

Matthew Lamb, PT, DPT practices at Camden and is TPI Certified Level 1, the Titleist Performance Institute credential for golf-specific movement screening. Read more about golf physical therapy and performance training.

Work injuries

We handle South Carolina workers’ compensation cases and coordinate directly with your employer and case manager. Dr. Boykin’s DSI Work Solutions training in workplace injury prevention informs how we approach return-to-work planning.

What to expect at your first visit

Plan for about 60 minutes. We will talk through your history, watch how you move, and test strength, range of motion, and joint mechanics. You will leave with an explanation of what is driving your symptoms, a plan for addressing it, and treatment started the same day — not just a printout of exercises.

Wear clothes you can move in. If your knee hurts, bring shorts. If it is your shoulder, a tank top helps.

Bring your insurance card, photo ID, and any imaging or surgical reports. If you have a referral or prescription, bring that too.

Insurance and cost

We accept Medicare Part B, South Carolina Medicaid, most commercial plans, and South Carolina workers’ compensation.

If you are on Medicare, we will explain your coverage and any expected out-of-pocket before treatment starts, not after.

Common questions

Do you offer dry needling?

Yes. Dr. Chris Wilson is certified in dry needling and it is available at our Camden clinic as part of a broader treatment plan.

Do you offer manual therapy?

Yes. Dr. Ann Boykin holds a Manual Therapy Certification, formal training beyond a physical therapy doctorate.

Do you treat ACL injuries?

Yes. Dr. Wilson has particular expertise in ACL rehabilitation, including the later return-to-sport stages that matter most for avoiding re-injury.

Do you work with golfers?

Yes. Matthew Lamb, PT, DPT practices at Camden and is TPI Certified Level 1 for golf-specific movement screening.

Do you take workers’ compensation?

Yes. We work with South Carolina workers’ comp cases and coordinate directly with your employer and case manager.

Do you take Medicare?

Yes. We accept Medicare Part B and will verify your benefits before your first visit.

Can I see a physical therapist for an injury that happened years ago?

Yes. Persistent pain often responds well to treatment even when it has been present a long time. An evaluation will tell us whether physical therapy is the right approach.

How long is a first appointment?

About 60 minutes. That covers a full evaluation, a discussion of your goals, and starting treatment the same day — you will not leave with only a printout of exercises.

Do I need a referral to see a physical therapist?

In most cases, no. South Carolina allows you to start physical therapy without a physician referral, and most plans cover it that way. Some plans do require one, and Medicare requires a physician to sign off on your plan of care. We verify your specific benefits before your first visit and tell you exactly what yours needs.