Physical therapy for runners in Portland, Maine
Why the same running injury keeps coming back
Most running injuries start when training ramps up faster than your body can adapt. Rest quiets the pain, but it doesn’t build the capacity to handle that mileage again, so the pain often returns as the miles climb.
How you get back to full mileage
Find what’s driving the pain. Christian goes through your training log, then tests your strength and watches how you move.
Keep running while you heal. When possible, you adjust your mileage and intensity so the injured tissue settles while you stay on your feet.
Build legs that hold up. Heavy, targeted strength work prepares your tendons and bones to handle more load.
Refine your stride in the Running Gait Analysis. Video analysis shows where you can run more efficiently and land with less impact.
