Change The Game Performance Therapy

Overhead athletes put more demand on their shoulders than any other joint—and when pain shows up, performance drops fast.

At The Overhead Athlete: A Free Shoulder Workshop, Dr. Ethan will break down the most common shoulder injuries, why they occur, and how to build strong, stable shoulders that can handle throwing, lifting, swimming, and swinging without pain.

📅 Tuesday, December 3rd at 9:30 AM
📍 Change the Game Performance | 805 N 4th Street, Wilmington
🔗 Register through the link in bio to save your spot.

From runners and lifters to weekend athletes — knee pain can sideline anyone. But most injuries don’t happen by accident, and recovery doesn’t happen by chance.

At Knee Deep in Pain: Rehabbing & Preventing Knee Injuries, Dr. Davis Tucker will walk through the most common causes of knee pain, how to rehab effectively, and what it takes to get back to full strength safely.

📅 Tuesday, November 18th | 4:30 PM
📍 Change the Game Performance | 805 N 4th Street, Wilmington

Space is limited — register through the link in bio to save your spot.

Back pain doesn’t just limit movement — it limits life. And for many, it keeps coming back even after stretching, rest, or treatment.

At Back in Action: Understanding and Overcoming Back Pain, .grantbishopdpt will unpack why recurring pain happens and what you can do to stop the cycle for good. You’ll learn how to build strength, restore movement, and keep doing what you love without the constant setbacks.

📅 Tuesday, November 12th at 10:30 AM
📍 Change the Game Performance | 805 N 4th Street, Wilmington, NC

Spots are limited — register through the link in bio to reserve your seat.

Behind the scenes at today’s Rehab to Performance Workshop🏋️🏆

Thank you for elevating and educating local strength & conditioning coaches, trainers, and barbell athletes in our commmunity.

The Original Game Changer.

As we close out National Physical Therapy Month, we’re spotlighting the man who started it all — Dr. Ryan Godfrey, PT, DPT — Owner, Physical Therapist, and President of the Game Changers Foundation.

In 2018, Dr. Ryan founded CTG out of a 12x15 room in the back of Port City CrossFit with a simple mission: to help athletes of all ages stay competitive, move better, and perform at their best. What began as a one-man vision has grown into a state-of-the-art facility and a passionate team setting the GOLD Standard for physical therapy and sports performance in Wilmington. ✨

From day one, Dr. Ryan’s mission has been clear:
👉 Help athletes of all ages stay competitive and perform at their best.
👉 Bridge the gap between physical therapy and performance training.
👉 Create a community built on hard work, accountability, and excellence.

As both a leader and a life long athlete himself, Dr. Ryan truly lives the mission. He’s an avid runner, currently training for the Battleship Half Marathon this November and returning as Team Captain for our Southern Tour Ultra team in January. 🏅

When he’s not leading the CTG team or supporting our community of athletes, you’ll find him spending time with his wife and their dogs, Jackson and Oakley, hiking in the mountains, or relaxing fireside during NFL Sundays and hockey season. 🏈🏒🔥

Dr. Ryan embodies what it means to be a true Game Changer — a leader driven by excellence, community, and a passion for helping others reach their full potential.

💬 Drop a comment to celebrate the man who started it all — and thank him for continuing to Change The Game for PT and sports performance in Wilmington!


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Serious athletes don’t guess — they test.

Join us for CTG’s Winter Sports Athletes – Performance Profile Event, a comprehensive testing experience designed for high school athletes preparing for basketball, volleyball, or indoor track season.

Using VALD ForceDecks, SmartSpeed, and Dynamo, we’ll capture your key performance metrics — from jump height and sprint speed to movement quality and power output — to build your personalized performance profile.

📅 Saturday, November 8
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Change the Game Performance

Led by Coach Brian Grant, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at CTG, specializing in athlete development, speed, and injury prevention.

🎟️ Limited to 10 athletes. Register through our Linktree or the Facebook event ticket link.

Strength training should build you up, not hold you back. But for many barbell athletes, pain and injury can stall progress and confidence.

Join us for Rehab to Performance: Optimizing Strength Training for the Barbell Athlete, an interactive workshop designed to help athletes bridge the gap between rehab and training. Learn how to manage load, select effective lift variations, and use evidence-based strategies to keep moving forward.

Presented by Dr. Anna Blue Catlett PT, DPT, a sports residency–trained physical therapist specializing in return-to-sport performance. Anna Blue integrates rehab principles with strength and conditioning to help athletes train smarter, move better, and stay resilient.

📅 Date: Thursday, November 6
🕜 Time: 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Change the Game Performance

Seats are limited. Register through our Linktree or the Facebook event ticket link.

🍂 Fall Orders Are Open! 🍂

The weather has changed—it’s the perfect season to gear up in CTG apparel!

🧥 Hoodies
🌀 1/4 Zips
👕 Long Sleeve Performance Shirts
👔 Short & Long Sleeve Polos
⭐ Our classic Game Changer T-Shirts

✅ Orders close Monday, November 3rd

👉 Order here: train.changethegamept.com/products

The best part? 100% of proceeds support youth athletes through the Foundation. Every hoodie, polo, or tee you buy helps local athletes Play Longer, Perform Better, and Stay Injury Free.

💛 Don’t need gear right now? You can still support the mission by making a direct donation at: ncgamechangers.org

🎁 Pro tip: CTG gear makes a great gift for the Game Changers in your life this season!

🦸‍♂️ A true Game Changer.
October is National Physical Therapy Month, and this weekend we’re spotlighting Dr. Grant Bishop—our Golf Specialist and one of CTG’s senior PTs, with over 4 years of impact in our community. ⛳️💪

Grant earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy and Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology from ECU and is a Titleist Performance Institute Certified Medical Professional. With additional certifications in SFMA, Functional Dry Needling, and Golf Biomechanics, he’s built his niche around helping golfers move better, recover from injuries, and perform at their best. He also works extensively with runners, weightlifters, and patients with vestibular and neurological conditions.

But Grant’s superpowers extend far beyond the clinic. He’s a dedicated husband and dad, and life is even fuller with his wife, his daughter, and their golden retriever 🐾 by his side. When he’s not in the clinic, you’ll find him golfing, weightlifting, running, or spending time with his family and church community.

This weekend, Grant is leading by example:

👉 On Saturday, he’ll be at the Chi Omega–Nu Lambda Charity Golf Tournament at Castle Bay, supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

👉 On Sunday, he’ll take on his second marathon at the Badwater Cape Fear Marathon on Bald Head Island.

Grant embodies what it means to be a true Game Changer—whether it’s in the clinic, on the course, on the racecourse, or at home with his family.

💬 Drop a comment to wish him luck in his marathon—or share how he’s been a Game Changer in your life.

CONFERENCE CHAMPS. ⚽️🏆

We are extremely proud of these lads for their hard work in sports performance training throughout the summer and this fall season! Shoutout to James, Sawyer, and Joe - class of ‘27. ⚽️

Pickleball is fun…until nagging pain or injury keeps you off the court.

Join us for The Pickleball Primer, a free workshop designed to help athletes of all levels stay strong, mobile, and injury-free. Learn how to prevent the most common pickleball injuries and improve your warm-up, recovery, and training so you can keep playing your best.

Presented by Dr. Ethan Meng, PT, DPT, a physical therapist and avid pickleball player who understands the movement, mechanics, and demands of the game.

Date: Wednesday, October 29
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Change the Game Performance

Seats are limited. Register through our Linktree or the Facebook event page.