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Request a session with our specialized physical therapists to keep running fast, strong, and injury-free.

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We offer specialized physical therapy for runners to improve performance, stay injury-free, and achieve their most ambitious goals.

HOW RUNNING PT WORKS

Start Running Healthier in Three Easy Steps

1. Choose Your MovementX PT

  • Sign up now and select the best MovementX physical therapist near you based on specialty, cost, and availability. Many of our clinicians specialize in treating runners.

2. Book Your First Session in Minutes

  • Easily schedule your first session online—no physician referral needed and no paperwork required. Our average wait time is only 1-2 days.

3. Start Moving Better

  • When you can spend a full 60 minutes of 1-on-1 time with your PT, you see life-changing results faster. The average plan of care is 3-6 sessions. Runners work with us daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly.

RUNNING CONDITIONS WE TREAT

Seeing a Running Specialist Makes a Difference

MovementX physical therapists specialize in the treatment of several running-related physical conditions. Whether you are looking to eliminate pain, optimize your stride mechanics, set a personal record in an upcoming marathon, or recover from plantar fasciitis, we’re here to provide you with expert care for your specific goals.

  • Running Injuries: Arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis and tendinosis, muscle strains, ligament sprains, fractures, dislocations, concussions, muscle spasms, running injuries, and more.
  • Shoulder Pain: Rotator cuff injuries, impingement syndrome, labral tears, frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), hypermobility, etc.
  • Hip Pain: Femoral acetabular impingement syndrome, labral tears, arthritis, hamstring strains, IT band syndrome, piriformis syndrome, etc.
  • Knee Pain: Runner’s knee, meniscus injuries, patellofemoral tracking syndrome, patellar tendinopathy, arthritis, shin splints, quad strain, etc.
  • Elbow Pain: Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis), radial head dysfunction, etc.
  • Wrist & Hand Pain: Carpal tunnel, wrist fractures, arthritis, etc.
  • Ankle & Foot Pain: Ankle sprains, achilles tendonitis, posterior tibial tendonitis, flat feet, plantar fasciitis, calf strain, etc.
  • Chronic Pain and Joint Pain
  • Stress Fractures

Learn About More Orthopedic Conditions We Treat

  • Excessive anterior pelvic tilt
  • Inadequate forward trunk lean
  • Insufficient knee flexion excursion range of motion
  • Excessive pronation or supination
  • Inadequate stride cadence
  • Excessive knee valgus or varus
  • Excessive pelvic drop angle during shock absorption
  • Excessive vertical sway
  • Arthroscopic Debridement Surgeries
  • Total Joint Replacements (total knee replacements or TKA, total shoulder replacements or TSA, total hip replacements or THA, and more)
  • Spinal Surgeries (disc repairs, spinal fusions, laminectomies, etc)
  • Meniscus Repair Surgeries
  • Rotator Cuff Repair Surgeries
  • Hip and Shoulder Labral Repair Surgeries
  • Bone Fracture Surgeries (open reduction internal fixation or ORIF)
  • ACL Repair Surgeries

Learn More About Post Surgical Rehabilitation

  • Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
  • Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD)

Learn More About Hypermobility Disorders

  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Fitness Coaching
  • Weight Management and Weight Loss
  • Cardiovascular Endurance
  • CrossFit and Lifting Performance

Learn More About Our Services For Athletes

Questions? Let’s Chat.

If you’re unsure who to book with or have questions before getting started, our team is here to help.

Or Call Us at 202-681-1474

RUNNING RESOURCES

Learn From The Experts

It’s tough to be sure that you’re getting the absolute best information from qualified professionals. Check out the latest running articles on the MovementX blog to learn more about shoes, training, injury prevention, and more.

TELEHEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPY

Virtual Care for Runners. Anywhere.

MovementX has pioneered several options for effective online physical therapy care. Whether through FaceTime, Zoom, or Google Meet, you can work directly with any of our physical therapists to get your questions answered and goals met. After signing up, ask your physical therapist what virtual options may be best for your specific plan of care.

A female physical therapist with MovementX physical therapy hosting a virtual telehealth PT session on her laptop with a patient seeking remote physical therapy with a cup of coffee on the table and bright morning light

Ready to Start Running Better? 

MovementX running physical therapists near you are ready to help you achieve your running goals.