At Spark Physical Therapy and Performance in Raleigh, we treat injured athletes and active adults who want more than a generic recovery plan. Our collaborative care team combines objective data, hands-on treatment, and individualized programming to address the root cause of your injury and get you back to full performance, not just pain reduction.
We work with runners and athletes managing the full spectrum of sports and orthopedic conditions. Runners dealing with IT band syndrome, runner’s knee, Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, and shin splints receive care built around their mechanics and training load. Athletes recovering from ACL injuries and meniscus tears benefit from force plate testing and evidence-based return-to-sport progressions. We also treat low back pain and sciatica, shoulder pain and rotator cuff injuries, hip impingement (FAI) and labral tears, elbow injuries including tennis and golfer’s elbow, and the full range of overuse and throwing-related conditions.
Every plan starts from objective data: running gait analysis, VALD force plate assessment, and movement screening pinpoint exactly what’s driving your injury. Treatment begins on day one, combining hands-on manual therapy, dry needling and IASTM, blood flow restriction training, and progressive programming tailored to your goals and timeline. No pre-set protocols. No visit counts.
Not sure where to start? A free 10-minute injury screening is always available, no obligation required.