Run Stronger, Move Better with Personalized Physical Therapy
Running places repetitive stress on the body, and even small movement imbalances can lead to pain or injury over time. At Body-N-Balance, our licensed physical therapists provide one-on-one care designed to treat injuries, improve running mechanics, and help runners move efficiently for long-term performance.
How Physical Therapy Can Help Improve Your Running
Running places repeated stress on the body, and over time, this can lead to pain, reduced performance, or injury. Physical Therapy helps runners recover, build strength, and improve movement so they can continue training safely.
At Body-N-Balance, our therapists look beyond the immediate area of pain to evaluate how the entire body works together during movement. By assessing strength, mobility, alignment, and stability, we create personalized treatment plans designed to support both recovery and long-term performance.
Each session is one-on-one with a licensed physical therapist for a full hour, enabling us to provide focused care tailored to your running goals.
Physical therapy for runners can help:
Reduce or eliminate running-related pain
Improve running efficiency and biomechanics
Correct muscle imbalances
Increase strength and stability for better endurance
Prevent future injuries
Support a safe return to running after injury
Running Gait Analysis to Improve Performance and Prevent Injuries
Running is a repetitive movement pattern, and small inefficiencies in your stride can place unnecessary stress on joints and muscles over time. A professional Gait Analysis allows our therapists to observe how your body moves while walking and running closely.
At Body-N-Balance, Gait Analysis evaluates alignment, stride mechanics, foot strike, and muscle activation to identify movement patterns that may affect performance or increase injury risk. Using this information, we design targeted exercises and training strategies that help runners move more efficiently and reduce unnecessary stress on the body.
What Gait Analysis Can Identify
Over-striding or inefficient stride mechanics
Hip or pelvic instability
Foot and ankle mechanics affecting impact
Asymmetries between the right and left sides
Muscle imbalances contributing to injury risk
Footwear & Insole Recommendations
Proper footwear plays an important role in supporting healthy running mechanics. During your Gait Analysis, our therapists can evaluate your current running shoes to determine whether they provide the appropriate support, cushioning, and alignment for your stride.
When needed, we can recommend running shoes or insoles that better match your biomechanics, helping improve comfort, reduce stress on joints, and support more efficient movement while running.
Meet your Physical Therapists
Sandi Ecclestone
Owner of Body-N-Balance
Frankie Johnston
Physical Therapist
Gosia Barrow
Physical Therapist
Pricing & Insurance
60-Minute Session: $175
Appointments available by appointment only. Call the studio at 770-552-8852 to book now, or fill out the form, and we will contact you.
Who is runner’s physical therapy for?
Runner’s physical therapy is designed for runners of all levels, including beginners, recreational runners, marathoners, and competitive athletes.
Do I need to be injured to benefit from physical therapy?
No. Many runners use physical therapy to improve performance, correct movement patterns, and prevent injuries before they occur.
What running injuries do you commonly treat?
Common running injuries include:
Runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain)
IT band syndrome
Shin splints
Achilles tendonitis
Plantar fasciitis
Hip flexor strains
Stress fractures
Ankle instability
Frequently Asked Questions
Can physical therapy help me return to running after an injury?
Yes. Our therapists design progressive rehabilitation programs that help runners safely return to training while improving strength and movement patterns to prevent reinjury.
How long are physical therapy sessions?
Each physical therapy session at Body-N-Balance is 60 minutes of one-on-one care with a licensed physical therapist in a private treatment room.
Do I need a referral to start physical therapy?
Georgia allows direct access to physical therapy for a limited time. Our team can help guide you through the process and determine if a referral is needed based on your situation.