Knee Pain Is Stealing Your Active Lifestyle—And It's Only Getting Worse
You've tried rest, ice, and over-the-counter solutions. Nothing works. Sound familiar?
Chronic Injuries That Won't Heal
You've dealt with this knee pain for months—maybe years. Every time you think it's better, it comes back worse. You're frustrated watching others progress while you're stuck.
Recent Injuries Keeping You Sidelined
One bad step, one wrong movement, and now you can't run, squat, or even walk without pain. You're worried this injury will end your athletic pursuits for good.
Fear of Surgery or a Lifetime of Pain Pills
Your doctor mentioned surgery or told you to just take anti-inflammatories forever. You know there has to be a better way—one that actually fixes the problem at its root.
Why Cary Athletes Choose Ground to Overhead PT for Knee Pain
At Ground to Overhead Physical Therapy, we don't just treat your knee—we treat you as a complete athlete. Dr. Michael Tancini combines hands-on manual therapy with performance-focused strength and conditioning to eliminate your pain and get you back to peak performance
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100% individualized 1-on-1 care with a Doctor of Physical Therapy—every single visit • No cookie-cutter protocols—your treatment plan is tailored specifically to your goals and your sport • Fix your pain fast, then fix the root cause permanently so it never comes back
I came to Michael with patellar tendonopathy and being unable to run without severe pain. He put me on a program that taught me how to run better and strengthen the weaknesses around my knee. I'm now back to running pain-free and approaching my pre-injury pace. Couldn't have gone any better! - Dalton Marske
Jessi N.
Our 3-Step Process to Get You Back to What You Love—Stronger Than Ever
We don't guess—we assess, treat, and empower you with the tools to stay pain-free for life.
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Fix Your Pain, Fast
We use proven hands-on techniques and targeted exercises to eliminate your knee pain quickly. You'll feel relief from day one and understand exactly what's causing your discomfort.
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Fix The Root Cause of Your Problem
Pain is just a symptom. We dig deeper to identify movement dysfunctions, muscle imbalances, and biomechanical issues that created your knee pain in the first place—then we fix them permanently.
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Teach You How To Keep It From Coming Back
You'll learn proper movement patterns, strengthening strategies, and self-treatment techniques so you stay healthy, train harder, and achieve your goals without fear of re-injury.
Knee Pain Conditions We Treat in Cary
Whether you're a CrossFit athlete, runner, weightlifter, or weekend warrior, we specialize in treating the knee injuries that sideline active individuals.
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Patellar Tendonopathy (Jumper's Knee) • Runner's Knee and IT Band Syndrome • ACL/MCL injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation • Meniscus tears, knee arthritis, and chronic knee instability
Real Results From Real Athletes in Cary and Beyond
Jesse Kooker
Dr. 'Tank' Tancini is literally a miracle worker! After injuring my rotator cuff, I met with him and he actually listened to what my fitness goals were and then put in the work to get me healthy again. Each visit was tailored to where I was in my recovery and it never felt rushed or as though I wasn't being heard. Just a great guy too, AMAZING athlete!
Gerry Moore
Dr. Tank has helped me tremendously over the last 2+ years. I first started seeing Tank to address mobility issues in both of my shoulders (Frozen Shoulder). My front rack position, overhead position and overall shoulder strength have greatly improved. He's also helped me work on pop-up, nagging issues with my back and hamstrings. He's knowledgeable and professional and I would highly recommend him to all types of athlete.
Andrew Cobin
Michael Tancini exemplifies excellence in physical therapy and overall well-being. He approaches each challenge with a depth of knowledge and investment that is unmatched by any other PT I've worked with. Every visit is treated as a commitment to restore quality of life. The attention to detail, the tailored exercises, and the thorough explanations let's me know I'm being cared for by a true expert in the field.
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About
Meet Our Team
Expert care from a Doctor of Physical Therapy who's been in your shoes.
Dr. Michael Tancini, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy, CSCS
Dr. Tancini is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS), and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with over a decade of experience helping athletes and active individuals get back to peak performance. As a former competitive CrossFit athlete who competed at the CrossFit Games Regionals, Dr. Tancini understands the demands of training and the frustration of injury. He combines hands-on manual therapy with cutting-edge strength and conditioning principles to deliver results that last.
Credentials:
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Campbell University
• Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS)
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• Pose Method® Certified Technique Specialist
• Dry Needling, Blood Flow Restriction, FMS, SFMA
• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer & Movement/Mobility Trainer
Visit Our Cary Physical Therapy Clinic
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Office:
305G Ashville Ave, Cary, NC 27518
Conveniently located near you in Cary, NC
Phone:
(919) 960-1351
Just 8 minutes from Downtown Cary via Kildaire Farm Rd and Tryon Rd. We're conveniently located near Centrum @ Crossroads (0.5 miles) and Macgregor Village (0.8 miles). Take Dry Ave west to Kildaire Farm Rd, continue on Kildaire Farm Rd, then turn right on Tryon Rd to reach our clinic at 305g Ashville Ave.
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