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Return to Run at Alinea Performance

Strength-based rehabilitation and performance coaching designed specifically for runners — so you can train consistently, reduce injury risk, and run faster, stronger, and pain-free.

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Common Running Problems We See

At Alinea Performance, we regularly work with runners who experience:

Pain that starts early or late into a run
Discomfort on hills, speed work, or longer distances
Recurring injuries that limit training consistency
Calf tightness, Achilles pain, or plantar fascia pain
Knee or hip pain that shows up with fatigue
Difficulty increasing volume without flare-ups

Why Running Doesn't Fix Itself

Running is one of the most demanding sports on the body. Every stride requires coordinated strength, mobility, impact absorption, and efficient mechanics. Because of this, runners are highly susceptible to overuse injuries, imbalances, and movement inefficiencies.

Many running injuries don’t improve with rest alone — and ignoring early symptoms almost always leads to recurring problems, slower training cycles, or forced time off.

Our approach helps you understand why your symptoms started, what mechanics need improvement, and how to build long-term resilience so you can train at your highest level.

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Our 3 Step Physical Therapy Approach to Addressing Your Pain

Our comprehensive physical therapy solutions are designed to alleviate your pain, rebuild your strength, and enhance your long-term mobility, ensuring a more resilient and healthy lifestyle.

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Immediate Symptom Relief

Relieve

We address your immediate symptoms and enhance your low back's range of motion and mobility.

Restoring Strength and Function

Rebuild

Through targeted physical therapy exercises, we restore your low back strength and functionality, allowing you to do more with less pain.

Long-Term Mobility and Strength

Resilient

We focus on long-term recovery, ensuring full mobility, strength, and endurance for your lower back to make you as resilient as possible.

Stop Letting Running Hold You Back

Schedule your evaluation today and start your journey to pain-free performance

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Common Conditions We Treat in Alinea Performance

At Alinea Performance, we specialize in treating a wide range of running conditions:

Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)

Pain around or behind the kneecap from poor tracking or overload, usually worsened with running, stairs, or hills.

IT Band Syndrome

Sharp or dull pain on the outside of the knee due to friction from repetitive running mechanics.

Achilles Tendinopathy

Pain, stiffness, or irritation at the Achilles tendon that worsens with push-off, hills, or increasing pace.

Plantar Fasciitis

Foot or heel pain caused by overloading the plantar fascia — very common during mileage increases.

Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)

Inside-shin pain from repetitive impact, poor mechanics, or training errors.

Hamstring Strains or High Hamstring Tendinopathy

Pain at the back of the thigh or near the sit-bone during speed work or hill running.

Stress Reactions / Bone-Load Issues

Tibia, femur, or foot pain caused by improper load management and tissue capacity mismatch.

Post-Surgical Return to Run

ACL, meniscus, hip, knee, ankle or foot surgery — safely progressing back to running without setbacks.

Ankle Sprains & Instability

Limited mobility or poor foot control affecting stride and stability on uneven surfaces.

Learn more about our Physical Therapy services. If you’re unable to run since being in a car accident, visit our MVA page.

Why People Choose Alinea Performance for Return to Run

At Alinea Performance, we specialize in treating a wide range of running conditions:

We Understand Running

We understand the biomechanics, training demands, and common injury patterns unique to runners. Our approach goes beyond symptom relief — we identify the root cause and help you run smoother, stronger, and with less risk of setbacks.

We Focus on Performance

Our goal isn’t just to get you out of pain — it’s to help you run better. We rebuild strength, efficiency, and durability so you can increase mileage, handle speed work, and reach new performance levels without breaking down.

We Do a Running Analysis

Every runner gets a detailed gait and movement analysis to pinpoint mechanical inefficiencies and overload patterns. This ensures your plan is precise, personalized, and built to improve both technique and long-term running resilience.

Related Services That Support Your Recovery

We combine multiple treatment approaches for faster, more complete Return to Run

What to Expect at Your Running Assessment

When you choose Alinea Performance to help you become a better runner, you will experience improvement from the very first day. While individual results may vary, your running assessment will include:

Here’s what we can guarantee you walk away with on the very first day.

A Full Gait Analysis (with Video)
Strength & Stability Assessment (hips, glutes, calves, core)
A Mobility Assessment (foot, ankle, knee, hip, & spine)
Review of Current Training Program, Shoes, and Goals
A Personalized Running Plan (actionable steps day 1)

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Do I need a referral from my physician before attending Physical Therapy?

No a referral for physical therapy is NOT required therapy. Some insurance providers may require one therefore, if you have one, we will add it to your file. If your insurance requires one, we will let you know before your first visit.

What should I expect during my first visit?

During your first visit, you'll undergo a comprehensive evaluation. We'll discuss your medical history, assess your current condition, and perform a physical examination. This helps us understand your specific needs and goals. Based on this information, we'll develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique situation. You'll also have the opportunity to ask any questions and discuss any concerns you might have about your treatment.

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Alinea Performance is a performance physical therapy company.

Services

Physical Therapy Mobile PT Men's Pelvic Health Auto Accidents Dry Needling Workers-Comp

What We Treat

Shoulder Pain Neck Pain Low Back Pain Hip Pain Knee Pain Foot & Ankle Pain Male Urinary Incontinence Chronic Pelvic Pain Erectile Dysfunction

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