Physical Therapy for Runners

Run Stronger, Pain-Free, and Injury-Free

Running should feel effortless and empowering—not limited by pain or injury. Whether you're recovering from an injury or looking to improve your performance, we specialize in identifying the root cause of discomfort, optimizing running mechanics, and preventing future setbacks.

At GOfit Physical Therapy, we help runners of all levels stay strong, run efficiently, and enjoy every mile—pain-free.

marathon running pain-free

Movement Efficiency

Pain and inefficient movement go hand in hand. Pain can be a sign of inefficient movement, by addressing the underlying causes of pain you will improve performance while feeling better.

running a marathon and experiencing pain

Overuse Injuries

Research has shown that 80% of running injuries are overuse injuries stemming from an imbalance in the runners strength, flexibility, or joint mobility.

Running while recovering from an injury

Underlying Factors

Most runners that we see have more than one underlying factor that predisposes them to recurring overuse injury and pain.

Here Are What Other Runners Have Said About GOfit Physical Therapy:

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“Now I can train freely and aggressively toward my goal in winning an Olympic Gold medal in Tokyo.”

“I first went to seek physical therapy to help me cope with an achilles injury that I have had for over a year. A close friend of mine recommended Kyle to me and I find that word of mouth recommendations go a long way. My friend had a very positive experience when working with Kyle and Cara so I felt that it would work for me as well. I have benefited greatly from working with Kyle the past 3 months on an injury that kept me sidelined for almost a year and now I can train freely and aggressively toward my goal in winning an Olympic Gold medal in Tokyo. My experience has been nothing but amazing, Kyle has been diligent in treating my injury as well as fixing other issues that may have led to the injury in the first place. Throughout the week we are in constant communication to ensure that I continue to feel great and to see if there is anything more GOfit PT can do for me. I would 100% recommend GOfit Physical Therapy to anyone that wants and needs hands-on attention coming from some of the most knowledgeable Physical Therapists. Thanks GOfit PT!”

— Devon Allen, US Olympic 110 Meter High Hurdles 2016 & 2020

“I can’t recommend him enough for anyone, especially people looking to get back to their sports and activities quickly.”

“As a recreational triathlete, I initially sought out a physical therapist for some running related injuries. I had heard of GOfit PT from another physician who highly recommended their services. When first meeting Kyle I was very impressed with the thorough and systematic history he took in regard to my activities and injury. When he examined and treated me it was obvious he had a great knowledge of anatomy. I initially saw him for an IT band issue and have since seen him for other issues including shoulder, piriformis, and lower back issues. I love how he really tries to seek the root cause of the problem to figure out how it happened and prescribing treatment that not only fixes the problem but aims to prevent it from recurring in the future. His manual therapy skills are impressive and I have had great results with his treatments and follow up exercises. I can’t recommend him enough for anyone, especially people looking to get back to their sports and activities quickly.”

— Kevin M, Anesthesiologist

“I ran a personal best time in the Marathon and know that wouldn’t have happened without Kyle’s help!”

“I am a runner and was starting to train for the Chicago Marathon, a longtime dream! I began to have hip and knee pain - minor at first, but it quickly progressed to severe pain whenever I tried to run. I researched local PTs and found GOfit. They seemed interested in helping athletes and making personal connections, and I was very impressed with their credentials.

In the first session, Kyle put me at ease with his professionalism and expertise. He identified the cause of my pain and treated the localized painful areas with dry needling. More importantly, he gave me strengthening exercises to treat the underlying muscle weakness and keep me running in the long term. After a few sessions with Kyle I started running again, and I soon after resumed training. I ran a personal best time in the Marathon and know that wouldn’t have happened without Kyle’s help! He got to know me as an individual and understand my running ambitions, and together we formed a plan that would get me running again quickly but safely.

I would absolutely recommend GOfit physical therapy. The care they provide is both effective and personalized, which can be a rare combination in healthcare. Trusting Kyle with my rehab was the best decision I’ve made as a runner! ”

— Teresa M, Active mom of 2

Here Is Everything You Get With The Evaluation:

  1. 60-Minute Evaluation With a Board Certified Specialist & Fellow Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. Our physical therapists have 99% more training than any other physical therapist nationwide. This comprehensive evaluation will find the root cause of your pain and make sure you fully understand why you’re having pain and what’s causing it.

  2. Identify All Underlying Risk Factors That Could Be Causing Your Pain. This is the biggest reason why treatments fail and pain returns. We identify all risk factors and design a way to resolve them.

  3. Get Accurate Diagnosis, Prognosis, And Results Timeline Without Needing Imaging. You will know exactly what is causing your pain, when to expect results, and what phase of recovery you are in.

  4. Learn What Is The Best And Most Proven Treatment For Your Injury. We don’t waste time with treatments that don’t work. You will know the best way to treat your pain.

  5. Get Unlimited Access Between You and Your Doctor Of Physical Therapy.

  6. Receive Treatment That Same Day. No sense in telling you what is wrong and not doing anything about it! We want to start some treatment ASAP to get you better, faster.

  7. Receive Customized Home Exercise Program. These home programs are easy to follow and will expedite your results.

Some of the specific diagnoses we treat with runners include but are not limited to:

  • ITB syndrome

  • Muscle strains

  • Achilles tendinopathy

  • Back pain

  • Post-operative Care

  • Ankle Sprains

  • Runner’s knee (chondromalacia patella)

  • Patellar tendonitis

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Hip impingement

  • Ligament Sprains

  • Shin Splints

We Are Here To Help You! Meet The Team:

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Cara Atwell PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, CMTPT, FAAOMPT
Cara Atwell PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, CMTPT, FAAOMPT

PT - Physical Therapist

DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy

OCS - Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist

COMT - Certified Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapist

CMTPT - Certified Manual Trigger Point Therapist (Dry Needling Certified)

FAAOMPT - Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists

Kyle Atwell PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, CMTPT, FAAOMPT
Kyle Atwell PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, CMTPT, FAAOMPT

PT - Physical Therapist

DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy

OCS - Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist

COMT - Certified Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapist

CMTPT - Certified Manual Trigger Point Therapist (Dry Needling Certified)

FAAOMPT - Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists

Contact Us Today And Stop Letting Pain Limit Your Goals!