HealthLinksSC.com | 21 Now, more than 100 years later, as the number of senior citizens begins to surpass the number of children in the United States, physical therapists are racing to keep up with a record number of requests for appointments — and they are often being outpaced. “Our profession has progressed astronomically, partly because there are so many more people now who are living longer,” said Dr. David Carter, owner of Apogee Therapy Center, a private business in Greenville and Spartanburg specializing in many forms of physical therapy and recovery. “And understanding what physical therapists can offer, as far as longevity and functioning, raises the demand.” Dr. Carter added that while he treats all kinds of neck, leg, head and other sports injuries for younger age groups, he routinely sees more and more seniors who want to be walking and moving right up to their last step. “The more they live, the more they want to move,” he said. “You don’t want to live to age 90 and be in a wheelchair when you’re 80.” Donna Evans, of Inman, is one of those movers. Since her first physical therapy treatment in 2019 with Dr. Carter, Inman has not only gained relief from two hip replacements
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