Fight Back Performance & Recovery
 

 
 
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Why Fight Back?


 

We are all in a fight. Deep down we know our strengths and our weaknesses. For most people, the solution and best chance to achieve their health and fitness goals only comes with an integrated approach of exercise, nutrition and support. 

For others, cancer treatments often leave the body diminished in function, affecting one’s state of mind and quality of life. Medical studies prove that exercise helps minimize the detrimental side-effects of cancer treatment, aiding in the return to a better quality of life. We help cancer survivors re-establish trust in their bodies and return to daily life as productive members of our community.


COVID-19 RESPONSE

Reminders for patients seeking treatment:

  • All of our PT visits are one-on-one sessions

  • Private treatment rooms where we can isolate patients without exposing them to other patients. 

  • Cleaning and patient protocols to ensure the safety of clients and our staff.

  • We are a low volume clinic with a private entrance, little to no waiting time.

To book an appointment or ask any questions contact us via www.fightbackpr.com or call us at 980.209.0656 . We are conveniently located near uptown at 1200 E Morehead St. Suite #190 Charlotte, NC 28204 (Just west of Kenilworth across from the Morehead Inn).

 
 
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Physical Therapy

Individualized Patient Care

One-on-One Individualized Patient Care

At Fight Back Performance and Recovery, every patient is treated as if they are our only patient. Unlike other physical therapy clinics, we are proud to offer one-on-one patient care where you have our undivided attention during your treatment sessions. During your first session, we will work together to establish your treatment plan and tailor goals to your specific needs. Let's get you back to your very best as quickly as possible. 

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Dry Needling
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Dry Needling

Dry needling is an intervention used for pain-relief and to help restore muscle function.  The needle is about the thickness of a human hair and is inserted into muscle and fascia tissues in order to promote healing and maximize movement. Unlike massage or foam rolling, the needle is able to get into the deeper layers of the muscle and provide relief in areas that can't be reached in other ways. We use needles to reduce tension or tightness in muscle which provides range of motion, pain, and muscle activation gains.

Dry needling can be used to treat Achilles tendon pain, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, muscle strains, rotator cuff injuries, headaches, TMJ pain, carpal tunnel, and more.  Ask your Physical Therapist if dry needling can help you reach your treatment goals!  

Manual Therapy

Manual Therapy

Here at Fight Back, our one-on-one treatment sessions allow us to take a hands on approach with our patients. Manual therapy is used to promote movement within a joint or muscle in order to restore mobility and function.  This may include the use of massage techniques, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), cupping, dry needling, joint mobilization and manipulation and more.  We believe that these manual skills help provide a quick change in tissue restrictions and allows for people to move better and with less pain.

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Spinal Manipulation
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Spinal Manipulation

Do you have back pain or stiffness? Spinal manipulation is a skilled technique used by Physical Therapists to address joint dysfunction in the neck and back.  Not only does spinal manipulation promote mobility in the limited segment, but relief is also noted in nearby body parts including the shoulders and hips.  Often times, manipulation to the spine can reduce pain immediately, as well as provide an optimal environment in which to train muscles to do their jobs as intended.  Spinal manipulation is very useful for treating headaches and jaw pain, nerve pain in the arms and legs, back pain, and to promote strengthening and performance.

Pre-/Post Operative Rehab

Pre/Post-Operative Rehabilitation

Physical Therapy may be indicated prior to having surgery in order to help control pain & swelling, and improve range of motion and strength which has been proven to help improve outcomes following surgery. We will also help prepare you for surgery and give you a better understanding of how you can ensure an easy and speedy recovery.

Physical Therapy following surgery can start anywhere from the same day to a few weeks after surgery. Once you've scheduled your operation, make sure to consult with your surgeon on when they want you to begin physical therapy. For ease and convenience, it is recommended to schedule your post-operative care ahead of time. The first physical therapy session doesn't have to be scary. We want to make you as comfortable as possible and teach you ways to reduce discomfort. Treatment goals will be to minimize the adverse effects of the surgery such as pain and swelling as well as to restore normal movement, flexibility and function.

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Sports Performance Rehabilitation

Sports Performance Rehabilitation

Whether you are a weekend warrior or a high school, collegiate, or professional athlete, you deserve top notch treatment to get you back into the game. Our Sports Performance Rehabilitation starts off with an individualized biomechanical screen and movement assessment. This allows us to discover any weaknesses in your movement patterns which can result in injury. We will then put together a customized program to rebuild you better than you were before injury. Our team includes sports specialized physical therapists and performance based personal trainers who will make your transition back to your sport with confidence and ease.

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Pain Science
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Pain Science

Have you been dealing with chronic pain that just won't go away no matter what you do or try? Pain science education is an integral part of helping patients understand their pain, find strategies to overcome it, and get back to moving confidently.  We all have pain for a reason and often times the pain response can become exaggerated by the body and promote a breakdown in the inflammatory cascade (i.e. healing process).  Pain does not always equal damage. Let us help you get your pain under control.

Video Gait Analysis

Video Gait Analysis

Whether you are a runner looking to get an extra edge over your competition, or somebody who has trouble walking without pain, Video Gait Analysis can help. We record and review 6 different angles to help break down what you are doing right, and what we can do to help you move even better. Walking or running performance is optimized when you move more efficiently. It's time to set a new PR!

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Personal Training

Personalized One-on-One Experience

Personalized One-on-One Experience

With our highest level of focus and customization, the one-on-one training sessions provide complete access to your trainer. Whether you are seeking to achieve a PR in your sport or hobby, rehab from an injury or taking the first steps of your cancer survivorship, our trainers have the skill and experience to help you with an individualized approach to meet your needs.

  • $55 for 30 minutes

  • $85 for 60 minutes

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Semi-Private Group Training

Semi-Private Group Training

Personal training in a small group setting still provides high accountability, as well as individualized programming and customization based on your condition and fitness objectives in a small group setting. This is a great solution for those seeking camaraderie or a more affordable option compared to the One-on-One experience.

  • $60 per person, 2-3 people per session

Group Training Classes

Group Training Classes Through SmartCore Fitness

We are proud to partner with SmartCore Fitness who holds all training sessions within Fight Back’s clinic! Denise Duffy is the wonderful owner and lead trainer, providing incredible attention to form, exercise program design and creativity.

 
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Nutrition

Weight Management

Weight Management

We empower clients to break free from the “diet” mindset and discover a new approach to healthy, lasting weight management without restrictive or fad diets, extreme exercise programs, or gimmicks. Our goal is to help you create a healthier, happier relationship with food, so you enjoy a healthy lifestyle that lasts a lifetime vs chasing the latest fad diet or eating program.

Sports Nutrition

Sports Nutrition

Athletes often have very specialized nutritional needs and our sports nutrition counseling helps all levels of athletes, from the novice and weekend warrior seeking the basic fueling strategies, to the professional intent on maximizing performance and recovery.

Cancer Recovery

Cancer Recovery

Information about nutrition during and after cancer treatment is one of the most frequently asked questions from patients with a cancer diagnosis. Cancer survivors often have questions and experience general confusion, about food choices, physical activity, and dietary supplement use to improve their quality of life and survival.  There are many diets and nutrition programs that cancer patients are exposed to.  Our qualified dietitians can help you create an individualized, yet practical evidence based dietary plan for you.  They can also help you navigate all the “cancer diets, as well as promoted “cancer cures” and create a plan taking into account your current exercise regimen, your medical requirements and your stage of cancer treatment and recovery.

Cancer Recovery

 
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Meet The Team


 

Our trainers and therapists comprise a tight-knit team of professionals with a similar aim—to help you reach your health, fitness, and/or performance-related goals.

Enabled by our collective backgrounds and expertise, our vision is to provide the most comprehensive, highly personalized, and evidence-based training and physiotherapy in Charlotte.