Advance Physical Therapy

Certified Postural Restoration Center · Schroth Certified Scoliosis Therapists (BSPTS)

Certified Postural Restoration Center · Schroth Certified Scoliosis Therapists (BSPTS)

Another APT Therapist Certified in Schroth-Based Scoliosis Rehabilitation

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    The most recent class of physical therapists certified in Schroth-based scoliosis rehabilitation at Scoliosis Rehabilitation, Inc. with instructors Beth Orthwein, PT, and Beth Jannsen PT (front row).  Our pediatric PT, Lisa Mangino, is in the second row on the left.   As she returns to work after spending 9 days in Steven’s Point… Continue Reading →

Scoliosis in Adolescents Needs PT Treatment – Don’t Wait!

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Last night I spoke with yet another concerned parent about their teenaged child.  Like so many others, this child was diagnosed some years ago, as a preteen, with mild scoliosis.  This mother sought out the best medical help she could find and was told by a doctor, “Just wait and see what happens – there… Continue Reading →

From One Runner (and Physical Therapist) to Another

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                               I have been using Fleet Feet Sports in Carrborro as resource for my physical therapy clients and for myself since moving to the area 3 years ago.  So when I got the chance to perform injury screenings for their community of walkers and runners this past month I jumped at the chance.   This… Continue Reading →

Screening Children for Scoliosis

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What do we look for? Does the child have natural curves at the back of the neck, middle and lower back?  The start of scoliosis is often marked by a flattening or increase in spinal curvatures, before a more obvious sideways curve develops. When the child bends forward is there:  a flattening between the shoulder… Continue Reading →

Scoliosis and Schroth-based Method of exercises

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These are the experiences from one of our families seeing us for the treatment of their teenage child’s scoliosis: “C (13 yr old female) had a scoliosis upper curve of 51 degrees and lower one of 45 degrees in Jan 2013. Two top Ortho surgeons in Raleigh both recommended surgery ASAP. We felt that surgery… Continue Reading →

New York Times on Scoliosis

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The July 17th, 2013 Health Section of the New York Times ran an extensive piece on scoliosis.  I pulled out a small section of the article below – as I thought it contained useful norms and guidelines.  Reference the entire article here.  We are tremendously excited about the results we are seeing in patients with… Continue Reading →

“I can “smile” as before”

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I had a smile from ear to ear when I read what this patient wrote about her experiences here at Advance Physical Therapy.  I can remember the day this patient came in to the clinic with the help of her family, clearly in terrible pain in her neck, face and jaw.  This patient works hard… Continue Reading →

Find a need and fill it. ~Ruth Stafford Peale

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I have been a member of the Community Church of Chapel Hill for over 15 years.  As a PT, I have occasionally visited church members in the hospital to help out if needed, I have adjusted a few canes over the years, and even seen a few members as patients in the clinic.   However, over… Continue Reading →

“Don’t be the person who fell, be the person who got back up” -Jenette Stanley

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  Fall Prevention and Management Program at Advance Physical Therapy   The consequences of falling are, unfortunately, an area that therapists at Advance Physical Therapy know a lot about.  We regularly have patients coming to us to deal with the harsh consequences of a fall on their body, mind and spirit.  A person that experiences… Continue Reading →

Advance Physical Therapy Provides On-Site Dance Medicine for Spring performance.

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  Working behind the scenes of Peter Pan: Written by Matthew Harwood, PT, DPT, OCS I recently provided behind the scenes physical therapy for the performance of Peter Pan, by Legacy Studios for the Performing Arts.  Providing “show coverage” offers a unique professional opportunity which is different than when I am treating dancers in the… Continue Reading →

Advance Physical Therapy is a physical therapist owned practice offering quality rehabilitation to clients in Chapel Hill, Durham, Carrboro, Pittsboro, Cary and surrounding areas of the Triangle in North Carolina.

Our therapists are highly experienced in traditional physical therapy techniques and have specialized expertise in a variety of areas including Postural Restoration, Manual Therapy, Counterstrain, Schroth based Scoliosis Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine, Orthotics and Personal Training.

1709 Legion Road · Suite 100 · Chapel Hill, NC 27517-2373 · (919) 932-7266 - Map It

We are so excited to share with you that Advance Physical Therapy and Scoliosis and Postural Restoration Center will be expanding into a beautiful, spacious and updated location in Chapel Hill at 1709 Legion Road. If you are not familiar with the area, Legion Road is just a few minutes away from our present location. Our new suite is located on the ground floor, with no stairs to navigate! It is in the heart of a robust shopping and residential area and yet feels very wooded, private, and easy to access. We will begin seeing patients at our new location on Monday, December 16th, 2024. We look forward to seeing you in our new space!

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