About
Meet Casey Irvine, PT, DPT, ATC | Sports Physical Therapy in Cary, NC
My name is Casey Irvine, a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and competitive powerlifter helping athletes in Cary, North Carolina recover from injury and perform at a higher level.
I’m the owner of Licensed to Lift Physical Therapy and Licensed to Swing Physical Therapy, located at 102 Commonwealth Court, Suite J in Cary, NC, where I specialize in sports physical therapy, injury rehabilitation, and performance training for golfers and strength athletes.
I graduated from Quinnipiac University and have over 8 years of experience helping athletes move better, get stronger, and stay pain-free.
If you’re dealing with pain, limited mobility, or recurring injuries, the goal isn’t just to treat symptoms—it’s to fix the root cause and build strength so the problem doesn’t come back.
My approach combines hands-on therapy, movement analysis, and strength training to help you:
Recover faster
Prevent future injuries
Improve strength and performance
I’ve lived this process myself. I went from struggling with basic lifts to competing in national-level powerlifting, and I use that experience to guide athletes with real, proven strategies.
If you're in Cary, NC or nearby areas like Raleigh, Apex, or Morrisville and you're ready to train without pain, move with confidence, and perform at your best—let’s get to work.
Book your evaluation today and start your path to stronger, pain-free performance.
FAQs
Do I need a referral to be seen?
No, as a patient you have direct access to physical therapy in North Carolina. This means no referral is needed to see a physical therapist and you as a patient have the right to choose your physical therapist. In some rare occasions insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. So instead of waiting 2 or 3 weeks to see a physician or another provider, you can call us and make an appointment today.
What conditions do you treat?
Some of the more common conditions or injuries I treat:
Neck pain
Shoulder pain and Dysfunction
Rotator cuff and labral injuries
Golfer/Tennis elbow
Low back pain
SI pain
Lifting injuries
Sports injuries
Arthritis
Knee pain
Ankle sprains
Tendonitis/Tendonosis
Mobility restrictions
Do you only treat strength athletes?
No, while my passion lies with strength and barbell athletes, I have a diverse background working with patients of all ages and skill levels. I enjoy helping anyone who wants to get better, get stronger or just get in better shape.
Why don’t you accept insurance?
Insurances have many hoops you need to jump through from start to finish when it comes to PT. Whether that is requiring a referral which delays start of care or having visit limits or markers that when you meet them, they won't cover any more visits.
Also, what about that insurance plan that's supposed to cover health care costs and you just pay a copay or coinsurance payment? That's great, but there's this thing called a deductible that you have to meet and in most plans, PT is a covered service but only after the deductible has been met meaning you're paying full price out of pocket anyway until you reach that $3000, $4000 or $5000 deductible.
We believe that we (your PT and you) should be the ones making decisions about your PT care, not your insurance company. That's why we choose to not work with insurance companies.