Physical Therapy for Runners in Central Wisconsin

Run Farther, Recover Faster, Stay Injury-Free

Every runner knows the frustration: nagging knee pain, tight hips, sore Achilles, or that persistent ache that won’t go away. Whether you’re training for your first 5K or pushing toward a marathon PR, injuries and overuse can derail your goals fast.

At Advanced Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, we understand runners, because we treat runners. Our Physical Therapy for Runners Program is designed to help you:

• Recover from overuse injuries like shin splints, IT band syndrome, and plantar fasciitis

• Build strength and mobility to improve running efficiency

• Prevent recurring pain that holds you back from consistent training

What Makes Our Runner-Focused Care Different?

We don’t just treat the pain, we target the cause. Our team specializes in:

• Injury Assessment & Rehabilitation: Pinpointing what’s really slowing you down and building a clear path back to pain-free miles.

• Performance Optimization: Fine-tuning running mechanics, improving stride efficiency, and addressing strength or flexibility gaps.

• Injury Prevention: Customized warm-ups, strength plans, and recovery strategies to keep you training strong.

• Return-to-Run Programming: Gradual, structured plans that get you back on the road, trail, or track, confidently and safely.

Returning to Running After Injury or Surgery

An injury doesn’t mean the end of your running journey. Whether recovering from Achilles surgery, an ACL repair, or a stress fracture, we design return-to-run programs that minimize re-injury risk and rebuild your confidence step by step.

Our approach includes:

• Post-Surgical Rehab tailored to runners’ needs

• Functional Movement Testing to assess readiness before ramping up mileage

• Progressive, Run-Specific Drills to ease the transition from walking to full runs

• Long-Term Injury Risk Reduction by correcting imbalances and poor movement patterns

ocations, our program is built for runners of every level.