Physical Therapy

UH Running Program

Always wanted to run a 5K but didn’t know where to start? Are you a 20-year distance runner? Or are you looking to progress your fitness level to include running? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this program is for you. The UH Rehabilitation Services and Sports Medicine running program is intended for runners at all levels, from novices to ultramarathoners.

An initial screening will be completed by a UH physical therapy running specialist to assess:

  • Strength
  • Flexibility
  • Video gait analysis
  • Risk factors for injuries
  • General fitness level

The program includes:

  1. Three follow up PT appointments as needed for adjustments
  2. Full detailed day-by-day training program for individual walking, running and resting needs
  3. Nutrition Consult: call 216-983-PLAY(7529) to schedule your 30-60 minute visit

The cost of the running program is $239.

Video Analysis Only Option

This option is a scheduled, one-hour video running analysis appointment to evaluate and discuss the outcomes, biomechanics or any physical limitations that may affect your stride or performance. The cost is $99.

Phase II Services

This option is ideal for the advanced runner who is injury-free but may have recurring orthopedic issues and wants to prevent future injuries or may need extra services to help meet their personal running goals. The option includes cash-based services, beginning with a one-hour scheduled, $99 video running analysis and report. Cost per services is $25 per 15 minutes.

  • Aquatics
  • Cupping Therapy
  • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Massage
  • Kinesio Taping
  • Stretching (passive, facilitated, mechanical)
  • Trigger point dry needling
  • Alter G – located at T3 Avon and Westlake
  • Blood Flow Restriction – located at JCC, Mentor, Twinsburg and T3 Avon
  • Compression/Cryotherapy (Game Ready, Normatec)
  • Eccentron

Running Program Locations in the Greater Cleveland Area

UH Mentor Hopkins Health Center

9000 Mentor Ave. Suite 206 Mentor, OH 44060

440-974-4433

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UH St. John Medical Center

26908 Detroit Rd. Suite 300 Westlake, OH 44145

440-414-6050

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UH Twinsburg Health Center

8819 Commons Blvd. Suite 201 Twinsburg, OH 44087

330-486-9610

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