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!

02/25/2026

If you sit hunched at your desk for hours a day, here’s what you need to know about rounded shoulders and posture issues… plus exercises to do at the end!
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Head to my profile to get my step-by-step program to fix your shoulder problems at the root!
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02/24/2026

You don’t have to keep living with ongoing shoulder problems. Knowing what actually works and how to progress are critical.
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Here are 3 exercises that can help you get started on your journey to living pain free!
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02/23/2026

🚨If your shoulders always feel stiff, you’re probably missing these two areas. This routine fixes that.
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Most shoulder mobility exercises focus on tight pecs and shoulder external rotation, maybe some thoracic spine if you’re lucky.
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But 2 areas most people ignore are:
-The Subscapularis Muscle
-The Shoulder Capsule
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A tight capsule can create limitations with internal rotation and flexion, and the Subscapularis can be a sneaky source of rotation stiffness.
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These 4 drills are great to help you start unlocking your tight shoulders.
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🎉🎯Ready to finally transform how you move and feel? Here’s how I can help you:
✅Start my proven shoulder rehab + mobility program (on sale in profile link)
✅Bulletproof your whole body with The Performance Bundle – Elbow Rehab included! (50% OFF currently)
✅Schedule a remote evaluation with me (Movement assessment + custom program included)
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02/21/2026

💥This is why the front of your shoulder STILL hurts…
It’s easy to think that because the front of your shoulder hurts, that’s where the problem is.
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Unfortunately, that’s not always true. Many times, you feel pain in one area that’s coming from somewhere else.
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This is often the case with anterior shoulder pain, where the root issue is coming from the back of the shoulder.
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In the video I explain why this happens, and how to start fixing it.
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🎯🔥Tired of chasing symptoms, and getting no results? I’ll help you fix the root issue. Get started on my Shoulder Blueprint program today!
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02/20/2026

Let me know how many you got right in the comments!

02/19/2026

🙋🏽‍♂️Feeling Stuck with Your Elbow Pain? (Swipe for Exercises + Full Program bundle 50% OFF in my profile link…)
🎾Today’s post is for those of you dealing with elbow pain... specifically tennis elbow!
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👉🏽Lateral epicondylitis (aka tennis elbow) usually presents with dull, aching pain at the outside of the elbow.
😫You may have pain with gripping heavier objects, turning doorknobs, or other forearm dominant movements.
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💎This pain usually develops when the demand placed through the forearm extensor muscles exceeds what they can handle. This leads to pain at the common extensor tendon.
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🔑Initially rest (decreasing volume of strain through the tissue), soft tissue work, and stretching can be helpful... but it’s critical to add in some specific strengthening exercises to build up the tolerance of the muscle and tendon so that the pain doesn’t return.
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✅These exercises are great to help you start regaining strength and mobility around your forearm and elbow.
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🔥As a side note, oftentimes there is a shoulder dysfunction component to lateral elbow pain, especially if present in overhead athletes.
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📢Give this exercise a try today if you’ve been dealing with elbow pain!
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02/18/2026

🚨Doing the same old shoulder exercises and not seeing improvement? Here are 3 of my favorite rotator cuff exercises to build healthy shoulders! (Comment “Shoulder” and I’ll send you info about my step-by-step program)
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It's important to train multiple shoulder motions like rotation and extension, and learn how to integrate rotator cuff and proper scapular positioning.
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That’s what we are targeting in these 3 exercises.
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Need to break out of a rut with your shoulder rehab, these could be good options for you.
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Note: this post is for informational purposes, not medical advice, and is not a replacement for a professional evaluation. Always consult the advice of your healthcare provider.

02/17/2026

🚨Feeling stuck with Shoulder Pain? Comment “Foundation” and I’ll send you my free 5-Day Shoulder Foundations course…
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Ironically you need to incorporate some scapular stability work in order to maximize the isolated Rotator Cuff exercises you’re doing
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This is because the muscles of the shoulder don’t function in isolation.
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Here I’m outlining the main things I focus on to build long term shoulder health
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02/16/2026

Tried everything to get rid of that Knot in your Upper Back? Watch this…
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You’ve probably tried digging into this area with a ball or foam roller, but this won’t fix the primary issue.
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➡️Today, let’s look at 3 effective exercises you can try today to start fixing it.
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As a note: this post covers the scapular and thoracic involvement, but the neck can also refer pain down to this area.
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Need a full step-by-step plan to fix this? Get started on my Shoulder Blueprint today!
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02/13/2026

🙋🏽‍♂️Feeling Stuck with Your Elbow Pain?
🎾Today’s post is for those of you dealing with elbow pain... specifically tennis elbow!
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👉🏽Lateral epicondylitis (aka tennis elbow) usually presents with dull, aching pain at the outside of the elbow.
😫You may have pain with gripping heavier objects, turning doorknobs, or other forearm dominant movements.
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💎This pain usually develops when the demand placed through the forearm extensor muscles exceeds what they can handle. This leads to pain at the common extensor tendon.
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🔑Initially rest (decreasing volume of strain through the tissue), soft tissue work, and stretching can be helpful... but it’s critical to add in some specific strengthening exercises to build up the tolerance of the muscle and tendon so that the pain doesn’t return.
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✅These 5 exercises are great to help you start regaining strength and mobility around your forearm and elbow.
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🔥As a side note, oftentimes there is a shoulder dysfunction component to lateral elbow pain, especially if present in overhead athletes.
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📢Give this exercise a try today if you’ve been dealing with elbow pain!
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🎉🎯Ready to finally transform how you move and feel?
✅Start one of my proven, targeted rehab + mobility programs (full list in my profile)
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02/12/2026

❌STILL dealing with Rotator Cuff Issues? Tried the basic band exercises? ✅Give this a try!
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Fixing a shoulder problem requires more than ice packs and light band rotation exercises for months.
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It takes targeted and integrated exercises to break out of your plateau and finally get rid of your shoulder pain for good.
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Give these 4 exercises a try and let me know how they go!
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Need help with your shoulder pain? Head to my profile to get started on my step-by-step blueprint program or set up an appointment with me!
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02/11/2026

If your shoulders feel unstable and painful, there’s likely things your missing that can help you effectively strengthen your rotator cuff and get smooth controlled movement back in your shoulders!
Need more help with this? Comment “shoulder” for more info on my Shoulder Blueprint program!
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Note: this post is for informational purposes, not medical advice, and is not a replacement for a professional evaluation. Always consult the advice of your healthcare provider.

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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.