Heather S. Myers, DPT, ATC, LAT, PT, SCS
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I believe that an athlete should return to the field with better movement and better performance than before injury.
– Heather S. Myers, DPT, ATC, LAT, PT, SCS

Heather S. Myers, DPT, ATC, LAT, PT, SCS

Physical Therapist

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Duke Physical Therapy Sports Medicine at the Center for Living - Durham, NC
Board Certified
American Board of Physical Therapy, Sports
I believe that an athlete should return to the field with better movement and better performance than before injury.
– Heather S. Myers, DPT, ATC, LAT, PT, SCS

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About Me

I am a board-certified sports physical therapy specialist and a certified athletic trainer who specializes in Sports Medicine Rehabilitation. I have been an instructor for physical therapy doctoral students and currently serve as a faculty mentor for our residency and fellowship programs. Mentoring has been a rewarding way for me to share my passion for sports medicine. I enjoy the balance of creativity and science required to help injured athletes return to full participation. A comprehensive approach to functional and athletic movement is necessary to prevent injuries and enable a safe return to sports. Addressing dysfunctional movement patterns should be a priority for any athlete, from adolescents to professionals, whom we see at Duke Sports Physical Therapy. I treat athletes from various sports, ranging from high school football players to professional triathletes and everything in between. I believe that athletes should return to the field with improved movement and performance after recovering from an injury.

Languages I Speak
English

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Training and Education

Board Certification
American Board of Physical Therapy, Sports
Education
BS, Athletic Training, Towson University (Maryland), 2000
Master of Physical Therapy, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 2007
Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 2009

Clinical Focus and Research

My Research Interests

Research in sports medicine is increasing and Duke Sports Physical Therapy is a big part of this advancement. Our overall research goals aim to improve injury prevention and outcomes. Some of examples include: measuring quadriceps size and strength in patients who undergo ACL reconstruction, how dry needling can impact flexibility and function, the effectiveness of concussion treatment, functional screening measurements, musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging, and characteristics that may predispose athletes to injuries.

Publications
View my publications on PubMed

Insurance Accepted

Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers and transplant networks, including the ones listed below.

    • Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II
    • Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
    • Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option
    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO
    • Aetna Managed Choice POS
    • Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)
    • Aetna Medicare Eagle Plan (PPO)
    • Aetna Medicare Essential Plan (PPO)
    • Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)
    • Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice
    • Aetna Open Choice PPO
    • Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan
    • Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
    • Aetna Select HMO
    • Aetna Traditional Choice
    • Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan
    • Aetna Whole Health – Duke WakeMed WKCC
    • Aetna/CVS Health
    • Ambetter of North Carolina
    • Blue Advantage
    • Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*
    • Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)
    • Blue Select
    • NC State Employees Health Plan
    • *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.

    • Cigna Behavioral Health (*Limited eligibility)
    • Cigna Choice Plus
    • Cigna Connect Individual Family Plan
    • Cigna Open Access
    • Cigna Open Access Plus
    • *Please call Cigna Behavioral Heath to see if the provider is participating in your plan.

    • Duke Basic
    • Duke Select
    • Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) Plan
  • Gateway Health Alliance
  • Healthgram
    • Humana Choice (PPO)
    • Humana Choice - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
    • Humana ChoiceCare - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
    • Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage (PFFS)
    • Humana Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage (HMO)
    • Humana Medicare Advantage Group Plan - NC State Retirees
  • MedCost
    • First Medicare Direct
    • Medicare Part A
    • Medicare Part B
    • AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
    • Carolina Complete Health
    • Healthy Blue
    • NC Medicaid Direct
    • WellCare of North Carolina
    • TRICARE Prime
    • TRICARE Prime Remote
    • TRICARE Select
    • AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 2 (HMO-POS)
    • AARP Medicare Complete (HMO, PPO)*
    • AARP Medicare Complete Essential (HMO)*
    • All Savers Alternate Funding
    • All Savers Fully Insured
    • United Healthcare (HMO, PPO, POS)
    • United Healthcare Charter/Charter Balance/Charter Plus
    • United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus
    • United Healthcare Core/Core Essential
    • United Healthcare Navigate/Navigate Plus/Navigate Balanced
    • United Healthcare Option PPO
    • United Healthcare Passport Connect Choice/Choice Plus
    • United Healthcare Passport Connect Options PPO
    • United Healthcare Select/Select Plus
    • United Healthcare Shared Services - Harvard Pilgrim/UHC Options PPO Network
    • United Medical Resources (UMR)
    • *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

Before scheduling your appointment, we strongly recommend you contact your insurance company to verify that the Duke Health location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network. Your insurance company will also be able to inform you of any co-payments, co–insurances, or deductibles that will be your responsibility. If you proceed in scheduling an appointment and your health insurance benefits do not participate with Duke, your out of pocket liability may be higher. We will contact you regarding your coverage and patient liability. If you are uninsured, learn more about our financial assistance policy.

External Relationships

This faculty member (or a member of their immediate family) has reported outside activities with the companies or institutions listed below. This information has been reported to the health system leadership and, when appropriate, management plans are in place to address potential conflicts of interest.
  • Navitas Clinical Research, Inc. (NCR), as a contractor to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)