Possible diagnoses:

Shin Splints
Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)
Achilles Tendonitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Stress Fracture

How does it feel?

• Sharp
• Stabbing
• Dull
• Aching
• Throbbing
• Tingling
• Tight
• Stiff

Signs and Symptoms

• Unable to run because of pain
• Pain begins at a certain point during your run
• Pain begins after your run
• Inability to perform daily activities due to pain or stiffness
• Difficulty with going up and down stairs or squatting down
• Pain in the hip, knee, ankle, or foot
• Weakness in hip, knee, ankle or foot
• Numbness or tingling in the leg
• Stiffness hip, knee, ankle, or foot

Diagnosis

• We conduct a thorough examination including the hip, knee, ankle and feet. We analyze your running pattern to help determine the root cause of your symptoms to ensure that physical therapy treatment is the best option for you.
• We examine posture, range of motion, strength, reflexes, sensation, soft tissue mobility, joint mobility, nerve mobility, and functional movements to create a custom treatment plan.
• We also analyze your running technique and then provide instruction and training to improve your form. This helps decrease stress on your joints and muscles to make your movement patterns more efficient.

Can Physical Therapy Help?

• Yes!!!
• Recent research has actually shown that physical therapy is a better option than surgery, pain medication and injections. We can help you avoid unnecessary invasive procedures and tests that cost a fortune with limited effectiveness.

We may use a combination of the following techniques to help you get your life back (click each link to learn more):

• Joint Manipulation/Mobilization
• Soft Tissue Mobilization
• Pain Reducing Modalities
• Neuromuscular Retraining
• Mobility Training
• Strength Training
• Endurance Training
• Sport Specific Training
• Kinesiology Taping

What should I do next?

• Schedule an initial examination – only $77, no physician referral needed!
• Let us find the root cause of your pain
• Create a custom treatment plan for you
• Start living pain-free!

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• Schedule a complimentary consultation
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