Physical Therapy
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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.


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Call 216-983-PLAY (7529) today.

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. Complete detailed training program for individual training progression
  2. A home exercise program to address any strength or mobility issues identified during the initial screening
  3. One follow-up PT appointment after the initial screening, as needed, for adjustment*

The cost for the program is $239.

* Additional PT follow-up appointments can be purchased for $140 each


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. This option includes the cash-based services listed below. Cost per services is $30 per 15 minutes.

  • 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

Make an Appointment

Contact one of our locations to schedule a running analysis with a UH physical therapist. To schedule a consultation with a UH sports physician or nutrition specialist, call 216-983-PLAY (7529).