Upright Athlete

Upright Athlete Assess. Perform. Refine. Stay Upright. Voted the top Physical Therapy clinic in Durham, NC

Fun Fact FridayTargeted exercise and joint protection techniques reduce pain, improve mobility, and help patients remain...
06/05/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Targeted exercise and joint protection techniques reduce pain, improve mobility, and help patients remain active despite arthritis.

Therapy Thursday ThoughtsBiomechanical research shows allowing the knees to move forward during squats can reduce stress...
06/04/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

Biomechanical research shows allowing the knees to move forward during squats can reduce stress elsewhere and support natural movement. A physical therapist can help guide you. Source: Biomechanical study, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (Fry et al., 2003).

Why it Works WednesdayManaging long-term pain isn't about waiting for perfect comfort before you move. It’s about safely...
06/03/2026

Why it Works Wednesday

Managing long-term pain isn't about waiting for perfect comfort before you move. It’s about safely upgrading what you can do right now so you can get back to your normal daily routine.

06/02/2026

Low back pain is consistently recognized as one of the leading reasons people seek out medical care and miss work, exercise, and daily activities.

Tendon Pain - Healing & Myths ExplainedThat nagging tendon pain? The standard fix - rest and a cortisone shot - can leav...
05/29/2026

Tendon Pain - Healing & Myths Explained

That nagging tendon pain? The standard fix - rest and a cortisone shot - can leave you worse off a year later.

This month's "Dollars and Cents" shows what actually works.
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Therapy Thursday ThoughtsWhen performed appropriately, squats improve knee strength and tolerance rather than causing da...
05/28/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

When performed appropriately, squats improve knee strength and tolerance rather than causing damage. A physical therapist can help guide you.
Source: Clinical review, Sports Medicine (Escamilla, 2001).

Why It Works Wednesday Your physical therapist may look at how joints work together during movement. Improving coordinat...
05/27/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist may look at how joints work together during movement. Improving coordination may help some people move with less discomfort.
✅ Tip: The focus is usable movement, not flexibility goals.

05/26/2026

Tendinitis can affect nearly any tendon in the body, from the Achilles of the heel to the rotator cuff in the shoulder.

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4221 Garret Road
Durham, NC
27707

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Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm

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