Revive Your Inner Athlete
Discover what your body is capable of.
Get stronger, faster, and move with less pain under the guidance of a Doctor of Physical Therapy in a personalized online rehab setting based out of Raleigh, North Carolina.
The PT In Your Pocket.
Are you…
Constantly dealing with aches and pains?
Sick of the hassle of overcrowded PT clinics?
Ready to make a change to your body on your own terms?
Then you’re in the right place. Welcome to Summit Strength & Rehab.
Remote Physical Therapy and Strength Coaching
Summit Strength & Rehab combines physical therapy, strength training, coaching, and athletic development in an online format to provide the most well-rounded training and rehabilitation experience.
Based out of Raleigh, North Carolina, we serve active adults to provide one-on-one, personalized care to create a personalized plan and maximize your potential. Through our cash-based service model, you are free from the constraints of big business systems and insurance companies to ensure nothing gets in the way of your progress.
Learn more about the benefits of cash-based PT services here!
Client Testimonials
Hear from our clients in North Carolina and beyond!
Meet Your PT
Owner / PT / DPT
Dr. Lucas Blankenship
Dr. Lucas Blankenship is a licensed physical therapist practicing in Raleigh, North Carolina. He carries many years of experience serving individuals of all ages and backgrounds in the hospitals of North Carolina and Virginia while remaining heavily involved in the strength training sphere.
His passion is for all things strength, fitness, and coaching for active adults who want to enjoy life in the bodies they deserve to have.
Achievements
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Clinical Athlete Certified Provider (ongoing)
- Strength Coach
- Bachelor’s of Science with Minor in Chemistry
Our Services and Conditions We Treat
Your one-stop shop for all your rehab and training needs.
We believe in providing a seamless transition between rehabilitation and training without having to jump between providers.
Whether you are recovering from a surgery, have aches and pains that are preventing you from the activities you love, or you are simply someone who wants to feel stronger, Summit can meet all your needs in a comfortable virtual environment.
Click the drop-down menu to the right to learn more about the various services we provide and conditions we specialize in!
Orthopedic Injuries
- Shoulder Pain – rotator cuff injury, labral tears, shoulder arthritis, frozen shoulder, hypermobility/dislocations, biceps tendinosis, acromioclavicular (AC) joint injury
- Elbow Pain – tennis elbow, golfers elbow, triceps injury
- Hip Pain – femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), labral tears, hip instability, hip arthritis
- Knee Pain – patellofemoral pain, knee arthritis, meniscus/ligament strain, quadriceps/rectus femoris strain
- Ankle/Foot Pain – ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, ankle impingement, Achilles tendinitis
Spine Conditions
- Neck – cervical radiculopathy, tension headache, facet joint dysfunction/sprain
- Thoracic/Mid-Back – generalized mid back pain, postural kyphosis, popped ribs
- Lumbar/Low Back – sciatica, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, low back muscle strain
Pre- and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Total Joint Replacement – knee arthroplasty, anterior/posterior hip arthroplasty, shoulder/reverse shoulder arthroplasty
- Spinal Surgery – laminectomy, discectomy, decompression, spinal fusion
- Shoulder Surgery – rotator cuff repair, labrum repair, acromioclavicular (AC) joint repair
- Hip Surgery – hip arthroscopy/labrum repair, avascular necrosis (AVN)/hip core decompression
- Knee Surgery – meniscus repair/meniscectomy, ligament repair, ACL reconstruction, patellar/quadriceps tendon repair
Sports & Performance
- Muscular strains and return to sport
- Athletic development (speed, power, agility)
- Running-related pain (IT band syndrome, shin splits, flat feet, over-pronation, etc
Strength & Conditioning
- Weightlifting and powerlifting injuries
- Barbell-movement instruction and coaching (squat, bench, deadlift, overhead press, clean/power clean)
- Strongman coaching and training
- CrossFit-related injuries
- Online programming
How It Works
The Summit process is designed to give you a voice and chance to be heard, so we can best meet you wherever you are in your fitness or rehab journey and guide you to your goals.
STEP 1
Schedule your free 30-45 minute virtual consultation to determine how Summit can best meet your needs
STEP 2
Receive your personalized rehab plan tailored specifically to your goals with 24/7 access to your coach
STEP 3
Get stronger, faster, and move with less pain with as-needed check-ins and a coach in your back pocket
Ready to jump in? Click the button below to schedule your free consultation!
Free Resources!
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Blog/Article Posts
Dive into the mind of Summit Strength & Rehab and learn about all things rehab, fitness, programming, health, and more!
Program Library
Browse through our catalog of downloadable programs for a wide variety of conditions and goals.
Condition Guides
Interested in a particular condition or topic? Take a look at our comprehensive guides covering the more common conditions and surgeries you may encounter.