The PT Initiative

The PT Initiative The PT Initiative is here to help you move better, feel better, and live pain free!

The goal of The PT Initiative is to provide the highest quality of rehab and performance services to help active adults move better, feel better, and live pain free! We have a performance based Physical Therapy Clinic here in Raleigh, NC, and also help people all over the world through our online programs and remote appointments. If you have movement goals, and have found yourself dealing with nag

ging issues keeping you from doing what you love... we can help! The PT Initiative was started by Dr. Adam McCluskey, PT, DPT in 2018 and has grown to reach hundreds of thousands of people across the globe since then. A bit about Dr. Adam:
After completing his undergraduate work and receiving a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, he worked as a personal trainer and strength coach for 4 years. He later earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and opened his own PT and Sports Performance clinic (The PT Initiative) a few years after. Keep up with all of the new things happening with us here on Facebook and on Instagram!

06/01/2026

❌Pain between your shoulder blades? ✅Here’s 3 exercises to try! Also, you can get my step-by-step Shoulder Blueprint in my profile link
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If you've been dealing with a nagging pain in between your shoulder blades but can’t seem to roll or stretch it out, these are for you!
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Maybe you get temporary relief, but it always seems to come back.
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Today, let’s zoom out a bit and look at the bigger picture of how your body is moving.
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Focusing on strengthening the muscles in this area (mid trap, lower trap, rhomboid, posterior rotator cuff) can make a big difference long term compared to just stretching and rolling the area.
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It’s also important to consider your neck as well. I find that doing some isometrics and controlled neck training along with these shoulder and upper back movements helps a lot.
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Give these a try and let me know how they feel.
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🎉🎯Ready to finally transform how you move and feel? Here’s how I can help you:
✅Start my step-by-step shoulder rehab + mobility program (in my profile link)
✅Bulletproof your whole body with The Performance Bundle! (50% OFF currently)
✅Schedule a remote evaluation with me (Movement assessment + custom program included)
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05/29/2026

✅Healthy Rotator Cuff | 3-part band routine | Get my step-by-step Shoulder Blueprint on Sale in my profile link
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Start with 2 sets of 8-12 reps each
4x per week
Make sure the band is light enough to be able to complete all reps with good form.
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🎉🎯Ready to finally transform how you move and feel? Here’s how I can help you:
✅Start my step-by-step shoulder rehab + mobility program (in my profile link)
✅Bulletproof your whole body with The Performance Bundle! (50% OFF currently)
✅Schedule a remote evaluation with me (Movement assessment + custom program included)
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05/27/2026

❌Avoid this frozen shoulder rehab mistake...
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If you’ve had to go through this injury, you know how bad it is, and have likely been told to stretch through lots of pain in order to get better.
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But the problem is this ignores the research and what we know about the nervous system.
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If you’re in the early (very painful) stages of adhesive capsulitis and the dowel rod stretches are so painful and not improving… here’s why.
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The nervous system perceives these movements as unsafe. Your arm is unsupported in the air and it feels vulnerable.
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Because of this your brain tenses up the tissues and the stretches create a significant pain response.
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That’s why I recommend arm supported exercises like the table slide as one of the first things to do.
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Save and share with someone who needs this!
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🎉🎯Ready to finally transform how you move and feel? Here’s how I can help you:
✅Start my proven shoulder rehab + mobility program (in my profile link)
✅Bulletproof your whole body with The Performance Bundle (50% OFF currently)
✅Schedule a remote evaluation with me (Movement assessment + custom program included)
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05/25/2026

If you’re feeling stuck with recurring shoulder pain, here are the 3 things I’d focus on.
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Already tried resting the shoulder completely, and adding in random shoulder exercises, and still feel like you’re not getting anywhere? Here’s what you may be missing:
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-Isometrics
-end range strength (with extra attention to scapular positioning)
-overhead mobility
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In the video I’m showing some examples of each, and how to integrate them in your routine.
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✅FYI: The Shoulder Blueprint is 15% off today with code MDS26
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05/22/2026

❌Feeling stuck with your Rotator Cuff Issues? Here’s a 4 level progression for you today to help with that! (FYI you can Get my PROVEN Step-by-Step Program on sale in my profile!…)
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If the basic stretches and exercises you’ve been doing for your shoulder pain aren’t helping, it’s time for a new approach.
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I’ve broken these into increasing difficulty so you can adjust your starting point as needed.
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🔥Give these exercises a try and let me know what you think!
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🎉🎯Ready to finally transform how you move and feel? Here’s how I can help you:
✅Start my proven shoulder rehab + mobility programs (in my Profile)
✅Bulletproof your whole body with The Performance Bundle! (50% OFF currently)
✅Schedule a remote evaluation with me (Movement assessment + custom program included)
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05/21/2026

✅Upgrade Your Shoulder Strength + Mobility! 4 part routine (Comment “Blueprint” and I’ll send you info on my step-by-step Shoulder Blueprint program)
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There's more to healthy shoulders than just the rotator cuff.
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You need to make sure you have optimal lat mobility, thoracic spine extension, as well as lower trap strength.
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If you need to work on these, I've set this up in a 4 part routine you can try out. Let me know what you think!
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🎉🎯Ready to finally transform how you move and feel? Here’s how I can help you:
✅Start my step-by-step shoulder rehab + mobility program (in my profile link)
✅Bulletproof your whole body with The Performance Bundle! (50% OFF currently)
✅Schedule a remote evaluation with me (Movement assessment + custom program included)
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05/20/2026

🚨Here’s what almost everyone overlooks when trying to fix their shoulder pain… which leads to setbacks and frustration that things aren’t getting better.
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So many people rely too much on passive modalities and the search for the most unique exercise to magically fix their shoulder.
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In reality there are two more “boring” things that actually help the most.
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Entry points and progressions.
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Watch the whole video and I’ll explain what those things are, and how to apply them to your rehab plan.
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Need a detailed, step-by-step program to follow to finally fix your shoulder pain? Comment “blueprint” I’ll send you more information on how to get started on my Shoulder Blueprint program.
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05/19/2026

✅Unlock your TIGHT Shoulders (here’s why they’re tight and how to fix it)
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If your shoulder always feels stiff and locked up, after doing endless doorway stretches … I want to show you a new approach to getting real mobility improvements.
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🎉🎯Ready to finally transform how you move and feel? Comment “blueprint” and I’ll send you more information about my proven Shoulder Blueprint program!

05/15/2026

🚨More stretching and massaging the front of your shoulder WON’T fix that pain that keeps coming back. Comment “blueprint” and I’ll send you info about my Shoulder Blueprint program!
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Most pain on the front of the shoulder needs to be addressed by working on the back of the shoulder and properly positioning your shoulder blade.
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Here are 4 exercises I’ve found to be very helpful for anterior shoulder pain like biceps tendonitis.
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Ever tried these?

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