Balanced Physical Therapy & Sports Performance

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Balanced Physical Therapy & Sports Performance

We are an outpatient physical therapy practice specializing in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation.

03/27/2026

Every clinic has that coworker… turns out we’re both that coworker.

03/25/2026

When you hip hinge correctly:
✅ Your glutes and hamstrings do the heavy lifting
✅ Your spine stays more stable and supported
✅ You can lift, move, and live with way less pain

If you bend through your low back instead of your hips:
🚫 More strain on your spine
🚫 Less help from your glutes (they’re literally built for this)
🚫 Higher chance your back says “nope” mid-task

So no, I’m not judging your deadlift…
I’m just trying to make sure you can still pick up your laundry basket at 80 without throwing your back out.

03/23/2026

🚨 RED-S isn’t just for elite athletes.

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport happens when your body doesn’t have enough fuel to support what you’re asking it to do.

And “athlete” isn’t just a college or pro label.

It’s:
– The 13-year-old travel hockey player
– The 10-year-old gymnast
– The mom running a business who lifts 4–5x/week
– The dad in a corporate job playing beer league hockey

If you’re intentionally moving your body… you’re an athlete.

⚠️ And a lot of athletes are underfueling.

Low energy. Poor recovery. Nagging injuries. Hormonal changes. Not because your body is “broken”… but because it’s underfed.

Even middle-aged women being targeted by every perimenopause fix online 👀

Sometimes the answer isn’t another supplement or protocol…

👉 It’s eating enough.
👉 It’s fueling your training.
👉 It’s supporting your life.

You can’t out-train poor fueling.

Not all fatigue, injuries, or hormonal shifts need a “hack”. Some need more food, better timing, and a system that supports your output.

Fuel like the athlete you are!

03/19/2026

“Found someone cheaper” — we’re hearing it more lately.

And we get it. But not all physical therapy is created equal.

At Balanced, you’re not paying for a visit.

You’re investing in:

✔️ 1:1 care with a Doctor of Physical Therapy
✔️ A full-body, system-based approach
✔️ A clear plan to get you back to what you love—pain free
…and so much more!

If you’re trying to decide where to go, ask yourself:

“Am I just looking for a session… or a solution?”

If you’re looking for results- we’re here to help. 😊

DM BALANCED to get started today!

03/17/2026

When you forget your goniometer skills but confidence is high.

📞(919)600-0987
📧amanda@balaned-pt.com

03/04/2026

IYKYK 😂

Our patients come for the free mints, but stay for the one-on-one individualized care that treats the root cause of pain. You will leave our clinic with better movement, fresher breath, less pain, and a treatment plan that actually makes sense.

03/02/2026

Inflammation gets a bad reputation. But without it, healing doesn’t start.

NSAIDs reduce pain by blocking inflammatory chemicals — which is helpful when pain is severe.

But if you’re using them to “push through” workouts or daily soreness, you might be slowing down the exact process your body needs to repair tissue.

Pain control matters. But so does respecting biology.

If something keeps hurting long enough that you need daily NSAIDs, it’s time to address the root cause.

📞(919)600-0987
📧amanda@balaned-pt.com

02/24/2026

The recovery process can be frustrating.

We see it all the time - a patient is getting stronger, moving better, doing more…. but they’re discouraged because they still have some pain.

Here’s the thing. Progress isn’t just 0/10 pain.

↗️ If you’re walking farther than you were a few weeks ago
↗️ If flare-ups don’t last as long
↗️ If you’re not as scared to move
↗️ If you’re getting stronger in the gym

…that’s PROGRESS! Even if the symptoms are still there.

Pain doesn’t always disappear in a straight line. But capacity, resilience, and confidence can build along the way.

Address

6504 Falls Of Neuse Road Suite 100
Raleigh, NC
27615

Telephone

+19196000987

Website

http://www.balanced-pt.com/

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About Us

Amanda Fultineer, PT, DPT

Amanda is the owner of Balanced Physical Therapy & Sports Performance. Amanda was born and raised in Lancaster, PA. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences in 2008 from The Ohio State University. While at OSU, she competed on the Varsity Women's Gymnastics team. She then attended Temple University and graduated in 2011 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy with experience treating a wide variety of spine, TMJ, shoulder, hip, knee and ankle injuries. She has taken multiple continuing education courses and has over 8 years of experience treating both simple and complex vestibular disorders. She also recently received her Certification in Integrative Dry Needling.

Amanda's interest in physical therapy began as an athlete where she received care for different injuries she sustained during her 10 years as a gymnast. Her passion has been to give back to the sport that has given her so much. She has developed strength and conditioning programs for gymnastics teams and has been providing physical therapy services on site to the USAG team at Sonshine Gymnastics since 2017.