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

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.

05/24/2026

Aging well isn’t just about muscular strength—it’s also about staying powerful, balanced, and resilient 💥

Jumping helps maintain bone density, balance, coordination, muscle power, and confidence as we age. Even incorporating low-grade plyometrics, like small hops, skips, and controlled jumping drills, into our daily activities allow us to keep moving well for life.

And training your body to absorb and produce force safely can improve everyday movement, reduce fall risk, and keep you feeling athletic and agile at every age.

Ready to feel stronger and more capable? Upright Athlete helps from the ground up, with physical therapy and sports performance training built for you.

Book your assessment today at https://uprightathlete.com/

Fun Fact FridayContact our clinic to check how your joints are working together.
05/22/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Contact our clinic to check how your joints are working together.

Therapy Thursday ThoughtsOccupational research shows people lift with varied techniques without higher injury rates, sug...
05/21/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

Occupational research shows people lift with varied techniques without higher injury rates, suggesting strength and adaptability matter more than perfect form. A physical therapist can help guide you.
Source: Occupational study, Applied Ergonomics (Madeleine et al., 2008).

Why It Works WednesdayYour physical therapist may use soft tissue techniques to help manage tension linked to pain or st...
05/20/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist may use soft tissue techniques to help manage tension linked to pain or stiffness.
✅ Tip: These techniques often support movement rather than replace it.

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