Running Rehabilitation & Injury Recovery

Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise, offering both physical and mental benefits. However, even the most seasoned runners can experience pain or injuries due to bad habits, imbalances, or overuse. Our tailored running rehabilitation program is designed to help runners recover, improve performance, and prevent future injuries through personalized physical therapy plans.

Common Injuries for Runners

Many injuries can impact a runner’s performance and well-being. Along with learning how to prevent these injuries, our physical therapy program addresses a wide range of issues, including:

• Shin splints
• Stress fractures
• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Achilles Tendinitis
• IT Band Syndrome
• Hip Impingement
• Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome and bursitis
• Hamstring Tendinopathy and tears
• Back pain

Comprehensive Evaluations for Runners

To determine the root cause of your pain or discomfort, our physical therapists conduct a thorough evaluation. This includes a detailed discussion about your medical history, past injuries, and current symptoms. Our physical therapists will also be looking into your training regimen, upcoming races, running goals, terrain, and footwear. This evaluation would also incorporate a physical examination, including:

• Range of motion assessment
• Strength testing
• Functional mobility
• Comprehensive lower extremity biomechanical assessment
• Footwear examination and orthotics review
• Balance testing

This thorough and comprehensive assessment will ensure that the needs of the runner are properly addressed when assembling a treatment plan.

Advanced Running Analysis

Our rehabilitation program includes a state-of-the-art gait analysis to identify issues affecting your running mechanics. Using video technology and any data you provide, we assess:

• Static and running posture and alignment
• Stride length and cadence
• Foot strike position
• Instability and shock absorption
• Symmetry
• Arm swing

Running Performance Improvement

At our facility, we believe in crafting personalized treatment plans designed specifically to meet your unique goals and needs. After a thorough evaluation and running analysis, we offer a variety of targeted therapies to support your recovery and performance. These may include aquatic therapy with our state-of-the-art Hydroworx Treadmill, manual therapy such as joint mobilizations and soft tissue work, and dry needling for precise pain relief and muscle recovery. We also provide blood flow restriction therapy to accelerate healing, expert footwear recommendations for optimal support, and runner-specific therapeutic exercises to enhance performance. To ensure lasting results, you’ll receive a customized home exercise program tailored to your progress and needs.

Meet Kelly Holman, DPT: Certified Running Coach

We are proud to have Kelly Holman, DPT, as our in-house running expert. A recreational runner and a Road Runners Club of America Level 1 Certified Running Coach, Kelly specializes in trail racing, road running, and track athletics. Her expertise includes:

• Strategic, personalized running programs
• Track and drill work
• Effective cross-training plans
• Precision and performance strength workouts
• Performance power workouts

Kelly’s combination of personal running experience and professional training ensures a tailored approach to help runners of all levels achieve their goals.

Get Back to Running Pain-Free

Whether you’re recovering from an injury or aiming to enhance your performance, our running rehabilitation program can help. Contact us today to schedule an evaluation and take the first step toward running pain-free!