

Don't Let Injuries Sideline Your Active Lifestyle
Without proper treatment, minor issues can become major setbacks, keeping you from the activities and performance you love.
Untreated injuries can lead to compensations that affect your overall performance
Every day spent in pain is another day away from your training goals.
Generic treatment plans often fail to address athlete-specific recovery needs.

Athlete-Focused Physical Therapy in Chapel Hill and Cary, NC
Ground to Overhead Physical Therapy offers specialized care designed specifically for athletes, Endurance Athletes, Weightlifters, CrossFit enthusiasts, and active adults who demand more.
Expert Athletic Care
Our specialized techniques are designed specifically for athletes and high-performance individuals.
Comprehensive Techniques
Proactive Approach

Our 3-Step Process to Get You Back in Action
We don't guess—we assess, treat, and empower you with the tools to stay pain-free for life.
1
Fix Your Pain
Dr. Michael Tancini performs a comprehensive assessment to identify the root cause and create a targeted plan to optimize your recovery. We begin by reducing pain and restoring movement so you can start feeling better quickly.
2
Fix the Root Cause
We identify the underlying movement dysfunction or weakness causing your pain—not just treat the symptoms. Then we use the right tools and strategies to help you recover, move better, and reach your goals.
3
Maximize Your Performance and
Help Prevent the Problem From Coming Back
We give you the education, exercises, and strategies to prevent re-injury and perform at your best long-term.
Real Results. Real Athletes. Real Reviews.





About
Meet The Doctor
Expert care from a Doctor of Physical Therapy who's been in your shoes.
Dr. Michael Tancini, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy • OCS • CSCS
Dr. Michael Tancini is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with more than a decade of experience helping athletes and active adults recover from injury, improve performance, and stay training long term.
As a competitive athlete himself, Dr. Tancini understands the physical demands of high-level training and the frustration that comes with pain, setbacks, and time away from the activities you love. His approach combines hands-on treatment, movement analysis, and evidence-based strength and conditioning to help clients move better, perform at a higher level, and build long-term resilience.
Credentials & Certifications
* Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
* Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
* Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
* Pose Method® Certified Technique Specialist
* Certified in Dry Needling, Blood Flow Restriction (BFR), FMS, and SFMA
* CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
* Movement & Mobility Specialist

Ready to Get Started? Let's Talk.
Email:
Office:
305G Ashville Ave, Cary, NC 27518
We're conveniently located in Cary, NC, just minutes from Morrisville, Apex, and downtown Raleigh. Schedule your free phone consult today and take the first step toward pain-free performance.
Phone:
(919) 960-1351
We're located just off Tryon Road in the heart of Cary, less than 10 minutes from downtown and easily accessible from Morrisville, Apex, and West Raleigh. Free parking available on-site.
Here's a list of some of the groups we have worked with and the groups which our athletes belong to!























