OUR TEAM
As healthcare providers we have taken an oath to do no harm first and we intend to follow through on that promise. You should know that each of us are remaining at home outside of work. We are all limiting our contact, wearing masks and continue to practice social distancing outside of the office. We ask that you do the same. In the office we will have the appropriate PPE and precautions in place to serve you as safely as possible.
New Precautions:
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We will taking your O2 levels when you enter the office. The research is showing this to be superior to temperature taking.
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We have staggered the schedule so that only one patient will be coming in at a time.
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We have created 15 minute blocks after each appointment so that we have ample time to clean the room, equipment, door handles etc. between appointments.
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We ask that our patients wear a mask, come in at their appointment time, no earlier and go straight to the bathroom to wash their hands. You will not be permitted to stay in the waiting room.
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The doors to each room with remain open to allow proper ventilation and we will make sure to appropriately drape and cover each patient for modesty.
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The therapists and front office manager will be wearing masks, scrubs and gloves.
Should you choose to stay home we are still scheduling Telehealth appointments and our DIY PT programs are available for purchase on our website. Please feel free to call 770-842-1418 or email us at admin@precisionpt.org if you would like to schedule an appointment.
We know this is a big change in the way we are all used to doing things. This is a difficult time and we need to get used to this transition together. My only hope is that someday in the near future we will be able to return to a somewhat "normal" routine. Let's all work together to protect our community.
With Love and gratitude,
Your Precision Team
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PHYSICAL THERAPY
Physical therapy for runners should help you return to running with confidence, not fear. At Precision, our goal is to guide you back to sustainable, enjoyable running now and in the long term.
Physical Therapy for Runners: Frequently Asked Questions
What is physical therapy for runners?
At Precision Performance we are running medicine physical therapists, that means we specialize in treating runners. Physical therapy for runners focuses on identifying and addressing the factors that influence how runners load tissues, move, and adapt to training. This includes strength, neuromuscular control, running mechanics, training history, and the runner’s relationship with pain. The goal is not just pain relief, but a confident and sustainable return to running.
Do runners need physical therapy if they can still run?
Yes. Many runners continue running despite pain, often modifying mileage, pace, or terrain. Physical therapy can help identify early warning signs, improve tissue capacity, and reduce the risk of injuries becoming chronic or recurring even if running is still possible. Listen, we don't want you to stop running either, so let us help you keep moving.
How does manual therapy help runners?
Manual therapy is a hands-on approach used to reduce pain, improve joint and soft tissue mobility, and calm an overactive nervous system. For runners, manual therapy can create short-term improvements that make it easier to retrain movement patterns and tolerate progressive loading.
What is dry needling and why is it used for running injuries?
Trigger point dry needling involves inserting a thin filament needle into muscle tissue associated with pain or altered activation. For runners, it may help reduce persistent muscle tightness, improve muscle coordination, and address referred pain patterns. Dry needling is most effective when combined with strength and movement retraining.
What is blood flow restriction (BFR) training and is it safe for runners?
Blood flow restriction (BFR) training uses specialized equipment to partially restrict blood flow during low-load exercise. It allows runners to improve strength and muscle capacity without heavy loading. When applied by trained clinicians, BFR is a safe and effective tool for runners recovering from injury or returning to training. Think of BRF as allowing you to load the tissue as if you are doping a one rep max while protecting the healing tissue.
When is BFR training useful in running rehabilitation?
BFR is especially useful when runners cannot tolerate heavy strength training due to pain, injury, or reduced load capacity. It is commonly used during early rehab, return-to-run progressions, overuse injuries, and performance phases when traditional loading is limited.
Does physical therapy for runners include running gait analysis?
Yes. We us running gait analysis as part of our evaluation and treatment with all our clients. Running gait analysis is often used to understand how a runner moves, how forces are distributed, and how movement patterns may relate to pain or injury. This information helps guide strength training, movement retraining, and return-to-run planning.
What is cupping and how does it help runners?
Cupping uses suction applied to the skin to influence tissue mobility, blood flow, and nervous system sensitivity. For runners, cupping may help reduce stiffness, improve tolerance to movement, and support recovery. It is used as a complementary tool alongside active rehabilitation.
Can physical therapy help prevent running injuries?
Physical therapy can help runners improve strength, tissue tolerance, and movement efficiency while identifying training or recovery factors that increase injury risk. Education around load management and pain is a key part of injury prevention. Injuries are multifactorial - there is a lot that causes injury. However, we can help you navigate through all these factors to help decrease your injury risk.