The PT Initiative

The PT Initiative The PT Initiative is here to help you move better, feel better, and live pain free!

The goal of The PT Initiative is to provide the highest quality of rehab and performance services to help active adults move better, feel better, and live pain free! We have a performance based Physical Therapy Clinic here in Raleigh, NC, and also help people all over the world through our online programs and remote appointments. If you have movement goals, and have found yourself dealing with nagging issues keeping you from doing what you love... we can help! The PT Initiative was started by Dr. Adam McCluskey, PT, DPT in 2018 and has grown to reach hundreds of thousands of people across the globe since then. A bit about Dr. Adam:
After completing his undergraduate work and receiving a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, he worked as a personal trainer and strength coach for 4 years. He later earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and opened his own PT and Sports Performance clinic (The PT Initiative) a few years after. Keep up with all of the new things happening with us here on Facebook and on Instagram!

11/14/2025

❌Dealing with a pain in your neck? Try these 3 exercises. ✅Comment “NECK” and I’ll send you info on my step-by-step Neck Rehab Program!
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11/05/2025

❌Does your shoulder feel disconnected and lacking stability? This could be part of your problem! (Get my detailed Shoulder Mobility + Rehab Plan on SALE here: www.theptinitiative.com/shoulderprogram

11/04/2025

❌Are you chasing your shoulder pain around it getting nowhere? Here’s where I start…(Detailed Shoulder Mobility + Rehab on sale here www.theptinitiative.com/shoulderprogram ...)

10/31/2025

🚨Stop doing the same inefficient exercises for your shoulders and try this 4 part routine to improve your shoulder blade stability and rotator cuff strength. Get my full step-by-step program on sale here: www.theptinitiative.com/shoulderprogram

10/30/2025

🚨Most people don’t know that this large back muscle can be causing your ongoing shoulder problems. Here’s what it is and how to fix it! (Get my step-by-step program on sale here: www.theptinitiative.com/shoulderprogram )

10/29/2025

🔥Band-Only Shoulder Warmup🔥 (Full Shoulder Rehab + Mobility Program on SALE here: www.theptinitiative.com/shoulderprogram !...)
🔑Looking for a quick routine to prep your shoulders for a workout? Give these a try today!
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💎The shoulder complex is very intricate and functions by the coordinated effort of several muscles at once.
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👉🏼Mobility restrictions and weakness in one area or muscle group can have an impact on how the shouldermoves as a whole.
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✅This 4 part shoulder warmup series will address all the primary motions of the shoulder and activate the rotator cuff and scapular stabilizers.
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10/27/2025

Is Your Rotator Cuff Pain Linked to Your Scapula? (Detailed Shoulder Mobility + Rehab Plan on SALE here www.theptinitiative.com/shoulderprogram )
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Most people just rest and do weeks of light banded rotations, and then wonder why their shoulder still hurts
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Focusing only on low level rotator cuff exercises likely won’t fix your shoulder issues long term.
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It’s critical to strengthen the muscles that control your shoulder blade, since the scapula has a direct impact on the function of your rotator cuff.
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The key to rotator cuff rehab is in the details.

10/22/2025

Free Up Your Shoulder Blades for Long Term Shoulder Health (Get my Detailed Shoulder Mobility + Rehab Plan on SALE here: www.theptinitiative.com/shoulderprogram )
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Making sure your shoulder blades can move smoothly, under control, and through a full range of motion is critical for building pain free shoulders.
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Maybe you have trouble controlling your scapula when moving your arms, or maybe yours feel stuck in certain ranges. Either way incorporating some scapular control exercises like this can make a big difference.
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Give this 4 part routine a try:
Scapular CAR’s: 2 sets of 12 rotations forward and back
Prone W Lifts: 2 sets of 15 reps
Lateral Pull Downs: 2 sets of 15 reps each side
Banded Wall Slides: 2 sets of 10 each arm

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7201 Creedmoor Road, #110
Raleigh, NC
27613

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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The PT Initiative is a science-based educational platform designed to help you move better, feel better, and workout pain-free. Adam is a Physical Therapist and Corrective Exercise Specialist based out of Raleigh, North Carolina. His passion is helping people maximize their movement potential and return to doing what they love without limitation!

He is also the founder of The PT Initiative which you can find across social media as @ThePTInitiative.