Expert Running Physical Therapy in Ithaca, NY
At Urban Physical Therapy, we help runners and active adults overcome injury and return to doing what they love—stronger than before. 60-minute one-on-one sessions with a Doctor of PT. No double-booking. No referral needed. 5.0 stars across 70 Google reviews.
Still Hurt After Standard PT? You're Not Alone.
Most traditional clinics give you 30 minutes, a shared table, and a generic exercise sheet. If you're a runner or active adult, that's not enough—and it shows.
Rushed, Crowded Sessions
Insurance-driven clinics double- and triple-book patients. You spend more time waiting than working—and your therapist barely knows your name, let alone your training goals.
Treating the Symptom, Not the Cause
Pain in your knee might be coming from your hip. Tightness in your calf might trace back to your lumbar spine. Generic protocols miss the root cause—and the pain keeps coming back.
Cleared to Run, But Not Ready
Being told you're 'good to go' after hitting a basic milestone isn't the same as being built to run again. Without sport-specific progressions, re-injury is just a matter of time.
Ithaca's Running Physical Therapy, Done Right
Urban Physical Therapy is built for runners, athletes, and active adults who want more than pain relief—they want to come back stronger. Every session is 60 minutes, one-on-one, with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. No aides. No assembly lines. Just focused, expert care designed around your performance goals.
60-minute 1-on-1 sessions with a Doctor of PT—no double-booking, ever
Fitness-forward rehab inside Pallas Fitness, with access to 10,000+ sq ft of athletic training space
Proprietary Root → Restore → Reload process that finds the true cause and builds lasting resilience
"I have seen many physical therapists in my time for a variety of sports-related injuries but have never had such a transformative experience. My mobility improved beyond my wildest expectations and monthly check-in appointments meant I achieved many PRs this year without sustaining any new injuries."
Our 3-Step Path Back to Running Strong
Step 1: Root — Find the True Cause
We begin with a whole-body evaluation—not just the site of pain. Using movement screens and hands-on assessment, we identify the biomechanical and strength deficits driving your injury, so we treat what's actually wrong.
Step 2: Restore — Rebuild Function
Through manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and progressive therapeutic exercise, we restore how your body moves. Every session is hands-on, personalized, and purposefully sequenced toward your return-to-running milestone.
Step 3: Reload — Build Resilience
Getting back to running is the beginning, not the finish line. We layer in plyometrics, sport-specific loading, and strength and conditioning work inside Pallas Fitness so your body is more durable—and more capable—than before you were injured.
Running Physical Therapy for These Conditions
Whether you're searching for running physical therapy near me or already know you need expert care, we treat the full spectrum of orthopedic and running-related conditions—from first flare-up to full return to sport. If it's slowing you down, we want to help.
Runner's Knee, IT Band Syndrome, Patellofemoral Pain & ACL/Meniscus Injuries
Achilles Tendinopathy, Plantar Fasciitis, Ankle Sprains & Shin Splints
Hip Pain, Hip Impingement (FAI), Hamstring Strains & Low Back Pain
5.0 Stars Across 70 Google Reviews
Real results from Ithaca runners and athletes.
Meet Your Doctors of Physical Therapy in Ithaca, NY
Dual expertise in orthopedics, sports rehab, and pelvic health.
Eric earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Samuel Merritt University and holds the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential through the NSCA. He opened Urban PT in 2018 after working in traditional clinics and seeing firsthand how rushed 30-minute sessions failed active patients. His collaborative, evidence-based approach integrates manual therapy, strength training, and progressive movement — tailored to each patient's evolving goals. Specialties: Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Return to Sport, Post-Operative Care, Manual Therapy, Strength & Conditioning.
Claire earned her DPT from the University of Pittsburgh and holds dual board certifications: the Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC) and Board Certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS, 2022) through the APTA. She completed her orthopedic residency at Cayuga Medical Center. Claire's unique dual specialization in pelvic health and orthopedics allows her to assess core function and connect symptoms across the whole body — helping patients build trust in their movement and return confidently to the activities they love. Specialties: Pelvic Health, Orthopedic PT, Core & Whole-Body Assessment, Movement Goal Setting.
Find Us in Ithaca — Easy to Reach
Just 7 minutes from Downtown Ithaca — conveniently located near The Dewitt Mall and East Hill Plaza. Take E Seneca St, head to Taber St, and follow it as it becomes Cherry St. You'll find us inside Pallas Fitness at 241 Cherry St.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before your first visit to our Ithaca running physical therapy clinic.
No referral needed. New York State allows direct access to physical therapy for up to 10 visits or 30 days without a physician's prescription—so you can get started right away.
Every session is 60 minutes, one-on-one with your Doctor of Physical Therapy. There are no aides, no shared tables, and no double-booking. Your therapist is with you the entire time, combining hands-on manual therapy, movement retraining, and progressive strength work tailored to your goals as a runner or active adult.
Urban Physical Therapy operates as an out-of-network, cash-pay clinic—free from the time restrictions and treatment limitations that insurance-driven models impose. We provide Superbills after each session that you can submit to your insurance carrier for potential out-of-network reimbursement. We recommend contacting your insurer to understand your out-of-network benefits before your first visit.
Still have questions?
We offer a free 15-minute discovery call so you can speak directly with a Doctor of Physical Therapy before you commit. It's the best way to find out if we're the right fit for your recovery.
