Miami, Florida

Running Injury Physical Therapy in Miami

1:1 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy · 5.0 ★ on Google

Pain that shows up every time you add miles. A niggle that never fully goes away. Rest helps, then it comes right back when you run again. We find out why, build the capacity your body is missing, and get you back to consistent, pain-free running.

Who this is for

  • Runners with pain that returns every time mileage or speed goes up
  • Anyone who has tried rest, stretching or a new pair of shoes and is still stuck
  • Runners training for a race who cannot afford to lose weeks
  • Athletes in running-heavy sports who want to run faster without breaking down

Common running problems we treat

  • Runner’s knee (pain around the kneecap)
  • IT band pain
  • Shin splints
  • Achilles pain
  • Plantar fascia and heel pain
  • Hamstring strains
  • Hip and glute pain

How we get you back to running

1. Find the cause

A detailed evaluation of your running history, strength, mobility and running mechanics, so we treat the reason it hurts, not just where it hurts.

2. Build capacity

Targeted strength and load training so your tissues can handle the miles you want to run.

3. Return to running with a plan

A structured run progression, adjusted week by week, so you build back up without flaring up.

4. Run better

Running-specific work on mechanics, speed and efficiency, so you come back more resilient than before.

Why see a sports physical therapist

Dr. Evan Motlong, PT, DPT, CSCS combines physical therapy with high-level performance training, including an EXOS background and work with more than 30 NFL Combine athletes. Every session is one-on-one, and every plan is built around your running goals.

What athletes say

Top Physical Trainer in Miami. He’s smart and knows just what to do for rehabilitation. He got me right when I messed up my hamstring.

Nathan Avael, Google review

I had been struggling with hip issues for a while, and his expertise made a huge difference. I could feel the improvement after just a few sessions.

Patrícia Hernandez, Google review

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Running injury FAQs

Do I have to stop running?

Not always. In many cases we adjust your running instead of stopping it completely, so you stay active while your body catches up.

Do you take insurance?

We are a cash-pay practice, so every visit is one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy and your care is never capped by an insurance visit limit.

Where are you located?

341 NW S River Dr, Miami, FL 33128. Call or text (786) 705-8636.

Get back to running

Book a one-on-one running evaluation and leave with a clear plan.

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Elite Performance Rehab LLC DBA The Premier Athlete · 341 NW S River Dr, Miami, FL 33128 · (786) 705-8636 · drevan@thepremierathlete.com