Expert Physical Therapy for Runners and Distance Athletes in Chillicothe, Ohio
The answer to running injuries isn’t “just stop running for a while” or “just rest it”.
As running specialists, we understand how frustrating hearing the words “stop running” can be for a runner. And the truth is, it really isn’t the solution to getting you back to running pain free. That’s what makes us different, we will never tell our athletes to “just stop…running, playing, throwing, etc.”
Does this sound like you?
You have nagging pain during you run that you just can’t seem to get rid of.
You have had to reduce your running mileage, or stop completely because of pain.
You’re frustrated with the lack of results from massages, pain medication, and constant stretching.
You want to prevent a running injury.
You are looking for lasting relief from your running injury and are ready to maximize your performance.
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the place for you!
The Process
Assess Your Condition
Get to the root cause of your pain with a thorough assessment and gait analysis. You will leave your first appointment with a clear idea of what the problem is and what’s causing it.
Create and Execute The plan
Your plan will be custom and tailored to your needs. You’re not just going home with a list of exercises. Every session is a combination of hands on treatment and targeted exercises.
Stay Healthy and Pain Free
We don’t just put a “band-aid” on your pain. Our goal is always to get you pain free and keep you pain free.
You'‘ll gain the tools and knowledge to keep yourself moving for a lifetime.
We Don't Just Treat Runners. We Understand Runners.
Traditional physical therapy often focuses on getting you through your injury.
Atleta takes it a step further.
We want to know:
What are you training for?
What does your running currently look like?
What do you want to be able to do?
What is preventing you from doing it?
Your rehabilitation should reflect those answers.
A recreational 5K runner doesn't need the same plan as a marathoner. A trail runner doesn't have the same demands as someone training exclusively on a treadmill. And someone trying to return after an injury shouldn't follow the exact same progression as someone trying to improve their performance.
Your rehab should be built around your running—not the other way around.
Common Running Injuries We Treat
Atleta Physical Therapy works with runners experiencing a wide variety of orthopedic and running-related injuries, including:
Knee Pain
Runner's knee / patellofemoral pain
Patellar tendinopathy
Iliotibial band syndrome
Meniscus-related pain
General knee pain
Lower Leg & Calf
Shin splints / medial tibial stress syndrome
Calf strains
Achilles tendinopathy
Tibial stress reactions
Stress fractures
Foot & Ankle
Plantar fasciopathy
Achilles pain
Ankle sprains
Foot and ankle pain
Metatarsal stress injuries
Posterior tibial tendon problems
Hip & Pelvis
Hip pain
Gluteal tendinopathy
Hip flexor injuries
Greater trochanteric pain
Hip impingement
Other Running-Related Problems
Hamstring injuries
Low back pain
Muscle strains
Overuse injuries
Recurring injuries that keep coming back
Common running injuries include patellofemoral pain, IT band syndrome, Achilles and other tendinopathies, plantar-related conditions, shin splints, and bone stress injuries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to stop running if I'm experiencing pain?
Not necessarily. The appropriate amount of running depends on the injury, symptoms, training demands, and individual circumstances. In some cases, modifying running is appropriate; in others, temporarily stopping may be necessary. Your PT can help determine an appropriate progression.
Can physical therapy help me run faster?
Yes. Physical therapy isn't limited to injury rehabilitation. Once an injury is appropriately managed, strength, capacity, mobility, movement strategies, and training tolerance can all become part of a performance-focused plan.
Do I need to be injured to see a physical therapist?
No. Active runners can work with a physical therapist proactively to identify limitations, build strength and capacity, and prepare their bodies for increasing training demands.
Can you help me return to running after an injury?
Yes. Return-to-running rehabilitation is an important part of managing running injuries. The progression should be based on the specific injury, your current capacity, symptoms, and running goals rather than simply returning to your previous mileage immediately.
What running injuries do you treat?
Atleta treats many orthopedic and running-related conditions, including knee pain, shin splints, Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciopathy, IT band syndrome, calf and hamstring injuries, hip pain, stress injuries, and other musculoskeletal conditions.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
Ohio allows direct access to physical therapy, meaning you can generally seek evaluation without first obtaining a physician referral. Individual circumstances and insurance requirements can vary.