We provide physical therapy services to evaluate and treat a number of different orthopedic or sports injuries including physical therapy before and after surgery. We also offer exercise instruction (individual or group) and performance development programs. (link to services)

No, many of our patients are active or would like to regain a level of activity that they once had. Other patients have goals of returning to being able to care for themselves after an injury or surgery. Our goal is to assist you in regaining the ability or further enhancing your current level of activity in sports or in life.

Only if your insurance company requires that physical therapy be "medically necessary." Otherwise, we would be happy to see you without a prescription and file your insurance paperwork, as a courtesy, on your behalf.

Sports Physical Therapy is a specialized practice that focuses on prevention (hyperlink to paragraph below), evaluation (hyperlink to paragraph below), treatment and rehabilitation (hyperlink to paragraph below), and performance enhancement (hyperlink to paragraph below) of the physically active individual.

Prevention
The practice of sports physical therapy includes those interventions that assist the athletically active individual in preventing injuries and then, if an injury occurs, continuing their pursuits with minimal disruptions. Areas of this practice include pre-participation screening, equipment recommendations, and cardiovascular fitness programs designed to assist in a safe and unremarkable return to activity.

Evaluation
Sports physical therapists are highly skilled in evaluation of active and chronic injuries. A hallmark of this practice is the assessment of surgical and non-surgical neuromusculoskeletal injuries. Included in this is the functional assessment of the individual post-injury to assist in a safe return to activity.

Treatment & Rehabilitation
Treatment and rehabilitation of neuromusculoskeletal injuries is at the center of sports physical therapy practice. In a team approach with physicians, the sports physical therapist is able to design and implement programs for the management of these disorders in clients of all ages and physical abilities including those with physical disabilities as well as elite athletes.

Performance Enhancement
Sports physical therapists are able to assist athletically active individuals improve their performance in a variety of ways. The foundation of performance enhancement is provided by a thorough evaluation of the neuromusculoskeletal and the cardiovascularpulmonary systems. The results of this evaluation are compiled to outline strengths and weaknesses in an individual's physical profile. This profile can then be matched to the individual's specific athletic activity. Areas of deficiency in flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, and in the aerobic/anaerobic systems can be outlined in a specific training regime. Follow-up evaluations can determine further training program changes.

Research
Treatment and rehabilitation are constantly changing in response to our interpretation of the basic and clinical sciences. The sports physical therapist is a part of a team that is researching and implementing research findings to assist the athletically active individual in his or her pursuits.

Education
Education of athletes and their parents and coaches about the various preventative and management techniques previously discussed is a service that sports physical therapists provide. Sports physical therapists are also involved in educating physical therapists, other allied health professionals, and physicians in these important areas. Taken from www.SPTS.org

Performance development is specialized and customized exercise training to enhance the performance in a given task. An example is if an athlete would like to improve their sprinting velocity, they would engage in a specific type of training customized for their goals and expectations. Performance of this program may facilitate improvement in their velocity during sprinting.

We accept a number of insurance plans including, Medicare, Cigna, BCBS and many others through RAN (Rehabilitation Network Associates).
View our Insurance Page for more information.

Yes. We offer customized one on one exercise personal training and group sessions to meet our clients exercise needs. How do I get started at Athletic Advantage, Inc. Sports Physical Therapy & Performance Development Center? You can call our office at 919-484-0033 or email us at Jason@AASportsPT.com to set up an appointment. You can download our new patient/ client forms from our website - click here.

Why choose Athletic Advantage, Inc. Sports Physical Therapy & Performance Development Center? Our competitive edge! Athletic Advantage seeks to establish a competitive edge in the physical therapy and performance development market segment by committing to the customer a one on one treatment session, superior customer service and the experience athletes and educated consumers demand. We plan to capitalize on the Jason's experience with high level athletes, at Duke Sports Medicine Physical Therapy, Stanford University Department of Athletics, professional and Olympic level athletes. Through Jason's professional and business relationships, we plan to dominate the skill development and performance enhancement sports market by offering our clients specialized weight training and sport skill development by highly qualified and successful professionals, athletes and coaches. We will gain an edge over the competition one client at a time. "Gain the advantage, the ATHLETIC ADVANTAGE".

YES, you can be seen by a licensed physical therapist without a physician referral in the state of North Carolina. Physical therapists have a professional responsibility to refer patients to a medical doctor if the condition the patient presents with to the physical therapist appears outside of their scope of practice. For further information refer to the links below. Some insurance companies require a medical referral to determine medical necessity of physical therapy for payment. Click here for more info (PDF).

Our address is:
5107 Southpark Dr. Suite 103
Durham, NC 27713-8400
919-484-0033
Fax 919-484-3008
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Local directions from points North

Take Fayetteville Rd to intersection of Route 54 (follow for .5 miles), Turn RIGHT onto 54, drive past McDonalds on the right and Ruby Tuesday on the right. Go through the light and turn Left onto Southpark Dr. You will see a sign for Highgate Centre with our sign for Athletic Advantage, Inc. Take your immediate left into the parking lot of 5107 Southpark Dr. We are suite in 103.

From points West of Durham

Take I40 east to exit 276 Fayetteville Rd./ Southpoint Mall. Take exit towards Durham Downtown and be in the most left lane off the exit. Follow Fayetteville Rd to the intersection of Route 54. Turn left onto Route 54 and drive approximately .5 miles. Turn Left onto Southpark Drive. Take your immediate left into the parking lot of 5107 Southpark Dr. We are suite in 103.

From points East of Durham

Take I40 East to exit 276 at the end of the off ramp be in the left most right turning lane. Go through the light and get into the far left turning lane. Turn left onto Route 54 and follow for approximately .5 miles. Drive past McDonalds on the right and Ruby Tuesday on the right. Go through the light and turn Left onto Southpark Dr. You will see a sign for Highgate Centre with our sign for Athletic Advantage, Inc. Take your immediate left into the parking lot of 5107 Southpark Drive. We are in suite 103

Local directions from points South

Take Fayetteville Rd to intersection of Route 54 (follow for .5 miles), Turn LEFT onto 54, drive past McDonalds on the right and Ruby Tuesday on the right. Go through the light and turn Left onto Southpark Dr. You will see a sign for Highgate Centre with our sign for Athletic Advantage, Inc. Take your immediate left into the parking lot of 5107 Southpark Dr. We are suite in 103.