Physical Therapy at Home
No clinic. No waiting room. No explaining yourself to a new therapist every week.
We come to you — same therapist, every time — and build your plan around the things that actually matter: getting up from your chair, walking safely to your mailbox, navigating your stairs without fear.
Trusted In-Home Physical Therapy in Greenville & Upstate SC
Southern Steps Home Physical Therapy is a locally owned practice providing Medicare-covered in-home physical therapy for older adults. All care is delivered one-on-one by a licensed physical therapist — no rotating staff, no large agencies.
We help you:
Stay steady on your feet (so one misstep doesn't change everything)
Regaining independence in everyday tasks
Move with confidence again (not just "move better" — move like yourself)
Keep doing what you love without pain holding you back
What is in-home physical therapy?
In-home physical therapy is one-on-one care provided by a licensed physical therapist in the comfort of your own home. We help you move better, get stronger, and stay safe without needing to travel to a clinic.
Who benefits most from home PT?
Home PT is ideal for older adults, people recovering from surgery, those with mobility issues, or anyone who prefers care delivered right where they live.
What conditions can be treated at home?
We treat balance problems, weakness, joint pain, arthritis, post-surgical recovery, difficulty walking, fall risk, and many other mobility-related issues.
What happens during a home PT visit?
Your therapist assesses your movement, strength, and mobility, guides you through personalized exercises, and works with you in real-life areas of your home to improve daily function.
How often will the therapist come to my home?
Frequency varies by your needs, but most patients are seen 1–3 times per week.
Pain Relief
Pain doesn't just hurt — it steals your life.
Can't sleep. Can't walk without wincing. Can't enjoy your grandkids because everything aches.
We don't just mask it. We figure out why you're hurting and fix it — so you can move without thinking about it, sleep through the night, and actually enjoy your day again.
How we do it:
Hands-on work that eases tight, angry muscles (not just exercises on a sheet of paper)
Strengthening what's weak so your body stops compensating
Teaching you how to move in ways that don't trigger pain (because you shouldn't have to tiptoe through your own life)
Can home PT help reduce chronic pain?
Yes. We use gentle movement, hands-on techniques, strengthening, and mobility work to reduce pain and improve comfort.
Do you use hands-on techniques for pain?
Yes. We may use soft-tissue work, stretching, and gentle joint mobility techniques when appropriate.
What types of pain can physical therapy treat?
We commonly treat back, knee, hip, shoulder, arthritis-related pain, and stiffness from aging or inactivity.
How long does it take to notice pain relief?
Many people feel improvement within a few visits, though chronic pain may take a few weeks of consistent therapy.
Can PT help reduce the need for pain medications?
Often, yes. Improved strength, mobility, and movement patterns can lead to less reliance on medication.
Move Better
You shouldn't have to think about every step you take.
Getting dressed. Getting in the car. Walking to church. Playing with the dog.
These aren't “activities” — they're your life. And when moving gets hard, everything else does too.
We help you rebuild the strength, balance, and confidence to do what you want, when you want — without fear, without pain, without needing someone else's help.
What that looks like:
Getting up from your chair without pushing off (or hoping someone's nearby)
Walking without shuffling, holding walls, or second-guessing every surface
Doing the things you love again — gardening, church, your daily routine — because you're strong enough to trust your body
Can home PT help me walk or move more easily?
Yes. We focus on gait training, strength, balance, and mobility to help you move with more confidence.
What exercises improve daily mobility?
We use practical exercises like sit-to-stands, step training, balance drills, and functional strengthening tailored to your home.
How does therapy improve strength at home?
We use safe resistance exercises and functional movements that build strength using everyday household items or therapist-provided equipment.
Can PT help with stiffness or limited motion?
Absolutely. Gentle stretching, mobility drills, and movement retraining can ease stiffness and improve flexibility.
Will I receive a home exercise plan?
Yes. You’ll get a simple plan designed for your ability level to help you keep improving between visits.
Home Safety Check
Most falls happen in places you walk every single day.
The step into your bathroom. That rug in the hallway. The dim lighting by your bed at night.
You don't see them as dangers — until they are.
We walk through your home with you and spot the risks you've stopped noticing: loose rugs, furniture you're grabbing for balance, spots where the lighting's just not enough.
Then we tell you exactly what to fix — and most of it costs nothing or next to nothing.
What we look for:
Trip hazards you've learned to “just avoid” (but shouldn't have to)
Furniture placement that's making you compensate (or worse, fall)
Lighting that leaves you guessing in the dark
Spots where a simple grab bar or non-slip mat changes everything
What is included in a home safety check?
A licensed PT walks through your home, identifies fall risks, checks your mobility, and gives simple recommendations to keep you safe.
How long does the safety visit take?
Most home safety checks take about 30 minutes.
What fall risks do you look for?
We look for loose rugs, poor lighting, cluttered walkways, unsafe bathrooms, uneven steps, and other common hazards.
Do I need to prepare my home ahead of time?
No special preparation is needed. We want to see how you move in your natural environment.
Is the home safety check really free?
Yes — the visit is completely free with no obligation to start physical therapy afterward.
Better Balance
Feeling unsteady isn't something you just live with.
That split-second of panic when you turn too fast. Grabbing the counter because you don't trust your legs. Avoiding places because you're scared you'll fall.
You've been told it's “just getting older.”
It's not. It's fixable.
We use proven exercises that make you steadier on your feet — not in a gym, but in your kitchen, your hallway, your bathroom. The places where you actually need to feel solid.
What we work on:
Strengthening the muscles that keep you upright (not just “stronger” — stable)
Faster reactions when you slip or stumble (so one misstep doesn't become a fall)
Real movements you do every day — turning, reaching, stepping over things — without holding your breath
Can home PT help improve my balance?
Yes. We use targeted balance exercises and movement training to help you feel steadier and reduce fall risk.
What causes balance problems in seniors?
Common causes include weakness, poor vision, inner ear changes, neuropathy, medication effects, and fear of falling.
What balance exercises will I learn?
You may practice step training, weight shifts, single-leg balance, posture training, and safe movement patterns.
Can PT help prevent future falls?
Yes. By improving strength, balance, mobility, and safety awareness, PT significantly lowers fall risk.
How long until balance starts to improve?
Most people notice progress within a few weeks of consistent therapy and home practice.
Schedule a Free 30-Minute Home Safety Check
We’ll visit your home, assess potential fall risks, and provide personalized recommendations — no cost, no obligation.
Greenville • Simpsonville • Greer • Travelers Rest and surrounding Upstate communities
Licensed Physical Therapist in South Carolina | Medicare Accepted | HIPAA-Compliant
Southern Steps Home Therapy
Greenville • Simpsonville • Greer • Travelers Rest and surrounding Upstate communities
(864) 528-6402
Licensed Physical Therapist in South Carolina | Medicare Accepted | HIPAA-Compliant