Blue Ridge Physical Therapy

Blue Ridge Physical Therapy We are an outpatient physical therapy clinic located in Johnson City, Tennessee. Blue Ridge Physical Therapy, Inc.

and Dr. Kim Contryman, PT, DPT, NCS, OCS are committed to providing the best physical therapy outcome possible through a customized, hands-on approach for neurological, orthopedic, and pediatric conditions. We also provide treatment for women's issues, incontinence, diabetes neuropathy, lymphedema and pre and post-pregnancy therapy. We are in network with all major insurance companies, Medicare, and literally hundreds of other insurers through the Physical Therapy Provider Network (PTPN). New patients are generally scheduled within one to two business days.

Therapy Thursday ThoughtsWhile imaging can be useful, unnecessary testing may increase fear and lead to aggressive care ...
01/22/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

While imaging can be useful, unnecessary testing may increase fear and lead to aggressive care without improving outcomes, which is why clinical exams and symptom patterns remain essential. A physical therapist can help guide you. Source: Systematic review, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (Deyo et al., 2009).

Why It Works WednesdayWhen pain is repeatedly aggravated by daily activities, your physical therapist considers how habi...
01/21/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

When pain is repeatedly aggravated by daily activities, your physical therapist considers how habits and tasks interact with symptoms. Small changes may help reduce flare-ups for some people.
✅ Tip: What helps is individual, which is why assessment matters.

01/20/2026

If you've been hitting the gym, recovering from an injury, or wondering how to maintain muscle strength as you age, you've probably heard about creatine. But there's a lot of confusion out there. Some people swear by it, while others worry about risks like kidney damage. As physical therapists, our....

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!From your PT clinic, we celebrate progress, perseverance, and the power of unity today!
01/20/2026

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

From your PT clinic, we celebrate progress, perseverance, and the power of unity today!

Fun Fact FridayHamstrings attach to the pelvis, so tightness can pull on your lower back. PTs provide stretches and stre...
01/16/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Hamstrings attach to the pelvis, so tightness can pull on your lower back. PTs provide stretches and strengthening exercises to relieve tension safely. Flexible hamstrings help maintain proper pelvic alignment and upright posture.

Thursday ThoughtsPain is influenced by many factors including the nervous system, movement tolerance, and past experienc...
01/15/2026

Thursday Thoughts

Pain is influenced by many factors including the nervous system, movement tolerance, and past experiences, so it’s possible to have real pain even when scans look normal. A physical therapist can help guide you. Source: Clinical review, BMJ (Hartvigsen et al., 2018).

Why it Works WednesdayWhen pain is present, your physical therapist observes how everyday movements affect symptoms. Adj...
01/14/2026

Why it Works Wednesday

When pain is present, your physical therapist observes how everyday movements affect symptoms. Adjusting how tasks are done may help some people move with less discomfort during recovery.
✅ Tip: Movement strategies are based on symptoms, not rigid rules.

01/13/2026

Shoulder pain can be confusing and frustrating. It might come on suddenly after lifting something heavy, or it may slowly build over months without a clear cause. When people search online or talk to friends, they often hear a mix of stories, advice, and warnings—many of which may not actually be ...

Motivational Monday
01/13/2026

Motivational Monday

Fun Fact FridayEach vertebra provides structure, flexibility, and protection for your spinal cord. PTs can show exercise...
01/09/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Each vertebra provides structure, flexibility, and protection for your spinal cord. PTs can show exercises to strengthen supporting muscles and reduce back pain. This unique architecture allows you to bend, twist, and stand upright with remarkable stability.

Thursday Therapy ThoughtsIt’s easy to assume that whatever shows up on an MRI must be the reason you hurt, but research ...
01/08/2026

Thursday Therapy Thoughts

It’s easy to assume that whatever shows up on an MRI must be the reason you hurt, but research shows many spine findings like disc bulges and degeneration are very common in people with no symptoms at all, which is why imaging works best when combined with your symptoms and a physical exam. A physical therapist can help guide you. Source: Systematic review, Spine journal (Brinjikji et al., 2015).

Why It Works WednesdayYour physical therapist looks at how joints, muscles, and everyday movements may be linked to neck...
01/07/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist looks at how joints, muscles, and everyday movements may be linked to neck or back pain. This helps guide care based on your symptoms rather than assumptions or generic advice.
✅ Tip: Understanding what aggravates symptoms often helps guide better care.

Address

3915 Bristol Highway , Ste. 301
Johnson City, TN
37601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+14232620020

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