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Your Trusted Physical Therapy Partner in Durham, NC
Bull City PT empowers active adults to achieve their full potential through personalized physical therapy and sports performance treatment. Our team of highly skilled physical therapists delivers tailored care addressing individual needs, helping patients overcome pain and return to meaningful activities. With expertise in orthopedic and sports-related injuries, we combine hands-on manual therapy, advanced techniques, and evidence-based exercise programs to optimize recovery.Our commitment to direct access eliminates referral delays, ensuring timely intervention for faster results. Backed by advanced certifications and specialized training, we provide holistic care focused on long-term wellness and injury prevention.
Services
Shoulder Pain
Neck Pain
Back Pain
Hip Pain
Knee Pain
Ankle and Foot Pain
TMJ Treatment
Running Analysis
Golf Swing Analysis
Dry Needling
Highlights and features
- We offer tailored treatment plans for personalized recovery
- Our team consists of certified orthopedic specialists
- We provide flexible scheduling with direct access
- Our holistic approach combines manual therapy and exercise
- We accept all major insurance plans
What people say
Top PT clinic in the area
Significant improvement in physical health
Best physical therapy in town
Personalized treatment plans
Supportive and encouraging environment
Services
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy services address musculoskeletal conditions through customized treatment plans. Using hands-on manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and advanced techniques, we help patients recover from injuries, reduce pain, and improve mobility. Each program focuses on restoring functional movement patterns and preventing future injuries through evidence-based interventions.
Sports Injury Prevention
Specialized programs identify movement deficiencies and implement corrective strategies to reduce sports-related injury risks. Through biomechanical analysis and performance assessments, we develop sport-specific training protocols that enhance athletic performance while minimizing injury potential for both recreational and competitive athletes.
Dry Needling
Certified therapists use thin filament needles to target trigger points in muscle tissue, releasing tension and improving circulation. This technique effectively treats chronic muscle pain, improves range of motion, and accelerates recovery by addressing soft tissue dysfunction at its source through neurophysiological mechanisms.
Running Analysis
Comprehensive video analysis evaluates running mechanics to identify inefficiencies and injury risks. By assessing foot strike patterns, cadence, and joint alignment, we develop corrective exercise programs that improve performance metrics while reducing repetitive stress injuries in runners of all experience levels.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Structured rehabilitation programs follow ACL reconstruction and other orthopedic surgeries. Our phased approach combines progressive strengthening, joint mobility work, and functional training to restore pre-injury capabilities while adhering to surgical protocols for optimal tissue healing and long-term joint stability.
People
Dr. Colten Sullivan
Owner
Doctor of Physical Therapy with CSCS certification, specializing in sports injury prevention. Developed Bull City PT's patient-centered approach combining rehabilitation and preventive care. Holds dry needling certification and actively participates in continuing education.
Dr. Mary Corcoran
Clinic Director
DPT graduate from Elon University with expertise in orthopedic conditions. Utilizes cupping and soft tissue techniques alongside individualized strengthening programs. Specializes in treating diverse patient populations with evidence-based manual therapy approaches.
Dr. Tim O'Connor
Clinic Director
DPT from Seton Hall University with experience treating orthopedic injuries and vestibular conditions. Certified in dry needling with focus on neck pain treatment. Implements hands-on approaches adapted to patient-specific progress metrics.
Dr. Spencer Cole
Clinic Director
Board-certified sports and orthopedic physical therapist with fellowship training in manual therapy. Specializes in treating athletes from recreational to Olympic levels. Combines manual therapy with performance enhancement strategies for active populations.
Keith Sullivan
Patient Enrichment Coordinator
Non-clinical team member providing emotional support during therapy sessions. Focuses on patient morale through stress reduction techniques and creating positive therapeutic environments that complement clinical treatment outcomes.
Questions
What is direct access physical therapy?
Direct access allows immediate treatment without physician referrals, enabling faster recovery through early intervention.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept all major insurance plans and verify benefits before your first appointment.
What should I wear to sessions?
Wear comfortable clothing allowing easy access to treated areas for optimal treatment effectiveness.
How long are treatment sessions?
Initial evaluations last 45-60 minutes, with follow-up sessions typically lasting 45 minutes.
What conditions do you treat?
We specialize in treating shoulder, neck, back, hip, knee, and ankle conditions using evidence-based approaches.
Can you help with sports performance?
Yes, we offer running analysis, golf swing assessments, and sport-specific injury prevention programs.
Reviews (6)
Caitlin Greene
Dec 30, 2021
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The team at Bull City are great to work with. Dylan is very considerate and makes the healing process a partnership, working with you to achieve your goals. Giselle is great at the front and always works with you to get appointments that fit with your schedule. Would definitely use their services again in the future!
Julie Tcherkassky
Dec 20, 2021
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Bull City PT redeemed my faith in PT! As someone who has pain stemming from a PT injury, I was not interested in going back to physical therapy. But because of years of pain, my physician told me I had to. Thankfully, I found Bully City Physical Therapy. Colten has made sure I felt safe no matter what exercise he gives me. Not only have I made so much progress over the last couple months, Bull City PT makes sessions convenient and fun. I highly, highly recommend Colten and Bull City PT!
Bianca Olivares
Dec 05, 2021
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I had a great experience at Bull City PT with Colten! Dr. Colten and Bull City PT are amazing for many reasons such as being respectful, clear, and easy to work with, but are exceptionally amazing because they helped me cross my first marathon finish line while staying healthy. Colten is genuine and I think he truly wants to do right by his clients. If you are looking for a sign to go to PT, this is it! Go to PT and go here.
Will Asciutto
Nov 21, 2021
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After struggling for 3 years to find a solution to continuous knee and shoulder pain from sports injuries, Dylan and Colten were the ones to help me finally solve it. The PTs here place an emphasis on giving you routines that are both effective and time efficient - no huge lists of exercises that I often struggled to stick with in the past. They also go to great lengths to make sure you understand why what you are doing is helping your specific problem, which greatly increased my motivation to work them on my own time. I worked with Dylan in particular after onboarding with Colten - Dylan really
Sandra
Nov 19, 2021
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I came to Bull City Physical Therapy after seeking a second opinion with my physical therapy. I had gone to another clinic in town and had received the dismaying news that certain activities would no longer be available to me due to my ankle injury. As I am relatively young, I was horrified that this was the recommendation I was receiving so I looked for a new doctor to help me get back to 100%. I found Colten and Bull City through Google reviews and they all were overwhelmingly positive. I decided to give it a try and am so thankful that I did.
Colten is an awesome physical therapist and it
Colten is an awesome physical therapist and it
Axel Tarnvik
Nov 13, 2021
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Went to Bull City for achilles tendonitis after trying for several months to fix it myself. I should have gone in much sooner! Dylan was super helpful, he made easy to follow exercise plans, and identified some mobility issues that explained a lot of issues I had been having. What I appreciated the most was that he was realistic on what could and could not be fixed easily, and frequently cited what current research showed was most effective (while not promising miracle cures). Definitely recommend Bull City Physical Therapy!
