3 Best Physical Therapists in Durham, NC

Expert-recommended Top 3 Physical Therapists in Durham, North Carolina. All of our physical therapists actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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MISTY PIDGEON, PT

NC CENTER FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY
5842 Fayetteville Road, Suite 118,
Durham, NC 27713 Directions

Since 1991

Specialty:

Vertigo Cervicalgia Strains Parkinson's Disease Spinal Stenosis Muscle Sprains Back Pain Lumbar Low Back Pain Thoracic Mid Back Pain Degenerative Disc Disease Dislocations Sciatica Fibromyalgia Plantar Fasciitis Ankle Pain Ligament Sprains MCL Injuries ACL Injuries PCL Injuries LCL Injuries Vestibular Rehabilitation Fall Prevention Education Concussion Management Gait Training Balance Training Dry Needling Meniscus Tears Plica Syndrome Patellofemoral Syndrome Rheumatoid Arthritis Neck Pain Shoulder Pain Hip Pain Knee Pain Sports Injuries Overuse Injuries Post-Surgical Recovery Mobility Issues Chronic Pain

"Misty Pidgeon graduated from the University of Vermont. She has more than 3 decades of experience in the physical therapy field. She specializes in manual therapy techniques for both surgical and non-surgical musculoskeletal injuries. Misty Pidgeon is the clinical director of the NC Center for Physical Therapy, which is a local, family-owned, and award-winning PT clinic. The clinic's goal is to provide the best possible care to help patients regain normal body function. The team has expertise in whole-body assessments and rehabilitation of health conditions, illnesses, and injuries, as well as injury prevention. NC Center for Physical Therapy provides home exercise programs for individuals' wellness. The clinic offers free consultations and telehealth.

2026 Highlights: NC Center for Physical Therapy has guided thousands of patients to reach their goals of pain relief without opioids or surgery, injury recovery, event training, and more through caring, innovative physical therapy, and they are ready to help you do the same."

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License #2461

Contact:

(919) 410-8840

Mon-Fri: 7:30am - 6:40pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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EDWINA LIZARDO ORBE, PT, DPT, CSCS

BREAKTHROUGH PHYSICAL THERAPY DURHAM
3211 Shannon Road, Suite 140,
Durham, NC 27707 Directions

Since 2004

Specialty:

Blood Flow Restriction Training Chronic Pain/Virtual Reality Dry Needling Headaches Injury Prevention Manual Physical Therapy Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Related Injuries Neck Pain Orthopedics Sports Injuries Soft Tissue Mobilization Spine Care Sports Physical Therapy TMJ Vestibular Physical Therapy Concussion Management Vertigo Hip Physical Therapy Pelvic Health Lymphedema Post-COVID Therapy Sports & Fitness BreakThrough Running Sports Performance Running Injuries BreakThrough Golf

2026 Highlights: Edwina Lizardo Orbe attended Ithaca College, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science with a medical concentration. She went on to obtain her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from New York University. She became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) while in PT school. Edwina Lizardo Orbe has completed several additional certifications, including becoming a Run Coach through Road Runners of America, a Mat Pilates instructor, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) practitioner, and Adult and Infant First Aid. She has a special interest in supporting runners, guiding clients through postpartum recovery and fitness, and educating patients on physical activity while dealing with chronic pain. Edwina Lizardo Orbe is practicing at BreakThrough Physical Therapy Durham. The clinic also creates care plans for back pain, balance, and fall prevention.

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License #P23987

Contact:

(919) 748-4980

Mon & Wed: am - 5pm
Tue & Thu: 9am - 6pm
Fri: 8am - 2pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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4+ YEARS IN TBR
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COLTEN SULLIVAN, PT, DPT, CSCS

BULL CITY PHYSICAL THERAPY
1019 Broad Street,
Durham, NC 27705 Directions

Since 2018

Specialty:

Neck Pain Headaches Trigger Points Dizziness Vertigo Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) Shoulder Pain Rotator Cuff Tendonitis Labral Pathology Bursitis Sprain Hand Post Surgery Sciatica SI Joint Dysfunction ACL Patellofemoral Syndrome IT Band Syndrome Osteoarthritis Plantar Fasciitis Shin Splints Achilles Injury Muscle Strain Epicondylitis Back Pain Herniated Disc Postural Dysfunction Stenosis Hip Pain Knee Pain Ankle and Foot Pain TMJ Running Analysis Weight Lifting Analysis NMES Blood Flow Restriction Cupping Dry Needling Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Massage Myofascial Release and Deep Tissue Massage

"Colten Sullivan earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Elon University in 2018. He completed a BS from Eastern Washington University in 2015. He is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and is also working to become a certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). Colten Sullivan is certified in Dry Needling and enjoys using cupping and other soft tissue tools in his treatment sessions. His unique treatment approach helps ease pain frequently associated with athletic training. He helps individuals recover from injury by eliminating the need for opioids and unnecessary surgery. Colten Sullivan is the owner of Bull City Physical Therapy.

2026 Highlights: Bull City Physical Therapy specializes in identifying the true source of your pain and creating personalized treatment plans that deliver long-lasting relief. They also have a clinic in Charlotte and Brier Creek."

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License #P18599

Price:

Gait Analysis $50 - $250
Running Assessments $100 - $200

Contact:

(919) 797-9588

Mon: 7am - 5pm
Tue & Thu: 7am - 6:20pm
Wed: 7am - 4:20pm
Fri: 7am - 1pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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