Need treatment for an injury after the OUC 1/2 Marathon? Pursuit Physical Therapy will be open!

Are you running in the OUC 1/2 marathon with an injury?

Do you need treatment for your running injury?

Well,  we have the answer!  Pursuit Physical Therapy will be open this Saturday December 7th for appointments and treatments after the OUC 1/2 marathon!  No need to wait until Monday for treatment.  Appointments only so call us at 407-494-8835 to schedule.  Good luck to all of the runners!

Do you have pain when running? Q and A at Fleet Feet with Dr. Ron Miller of Pursuit Physical Therapy

Do you experience pain with running?

This is not the time to have a running injury in the middle of training season.  If you are having pain with your training, stop into Fleet Feet Orlando this Saturday November 2nd 11am-1pm and next Saturday November 9th for 11am-1pm for a FREE question and answer period.  Dr. Ron Miller will be there to answer all of your questions regarding your injury.  Don't miss this free opportunity!

For more information about Pursuit Physical Therapy, our running injury program, and what others are saying about us visit PursuitTherapy.com.

Are you tired of running in pain? Let me tell you how I went from not running, having knee pain at week 1, to running 9 miles pain free in week 2!

So, I have been wanting to get back into running lately and hopefully to run in my first half marathon in 2 months.  I used to be a very active runner but have not ran seriously in the past 4 months, with an occasional 2 miles run.  I decided to get active and more involved in local running groups and have joined USA FIT Orlando as a member and a sponsor.  2 weeks ago I committed to running a 9 mile run with a patient of mine and with the group.  What was I thinking?  At 1 week, I attempted to run 6 miles after a few small pain free runs, and experienced an acute flare up of left knee pain.  3 days later, I was able to run 9 miles pain free!

This case shows the importance of addressing your running pain early and to solve the problem of your pain, not to treat the pain.  So what caused the left knee pain?  Eventhough, I had knee pain, I did not have a knee problem.  My problem, or the true cause of my pain, was left hip muscle weakness.  My whole left leg is weaker when compared to my right leg.  My left hip muscle weakness was causing altered knee biomechanics at my knee, thus resulting in patellar tendon pain, during, after, and for 2 days after my run.  Below is a picture that shows an example of what occurs with hip muscle weakness and its result at the knee.

I also had trigger points in my left quad and lateral leg.  The cause of trigger points is a topic for another blog posts, but when overloading a weak muscle, trigger points occur, and can have an affect on my knee pain.  Many people attempt stretching, but stretch of my IT band was not my problem.  My bigger problem was that I was scheduled to run 9 miles in 2 days but I was having left knee pain still, even 2 days after my run.  So what did I do to get pain free in 2 days and be able to run 9 miles pain free?

1)  2 days of rest

I did not continue to run in pain and just hope that the pain would go away.  Another thing is, DO NOT TAKE A PAIN RELIEVER OR ADVIL AND RUN.  This is a definite DO NOT DO for all of my runners.   There are numerous side effects of taking anti-inflammatories when running.  If I would have ran in pain I would have just exacerbated my pain and then I probably would have not been able to run my 9 miles in 2 days.

2)  Avoid over training

Simply stated.  No need to train in pain.

3)  Addressed the cause of my pain

I immediately started foam rolling to my lateral left leg and left quad to resolve the trigger points.  I started to address my left hip muscle weakness with exercises at home and in the clinic.  I also added some eccentric training to my left quad in a pain free range of motion.  This was correcting the cause of my pain.

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On Saturday morning, 3 days after my injury, I was pain free but I did not want to re-aggravate my injury.  My goal was just to complete the 9 mile run pain free since I have just started running and was not trained.  I was not concerned with my time but just wanted to complete the distance and workload.  I ran a 4 minute run, 1 minute walk for 9 miles.  I completed the run pain free and had no complaints!

At Pursuit Physical Therapy we specialize in the treatment of running injuries and we understand what it takes and the importance of training for a race.  There is no need to run in pain, and if addressed early, you can solve the problem that is causing your pain and get back to pain free running in just a few days.  We have also designed a proven Running Injury Program specifically for runners!  Feel free to call us at 407-494-8835 to schedule a consultation or visit us at PursuitTherapy.com today!  Get back to pain free running now!

Pursuit Physical Therapy is a sponsor for USA FIT Orlando now! Get back to pain free running today!

We are proud to be a new sponsor for USA FIT Orlando!

Dr. Ron Miller is the owner of a private physical therapy practice where they focus on better results in fewer visits, called Pursuit Physical Therapy.  Pursuit Physical Therapy is a new brand of therapy that is based on treatment outcomes and what is best for the patient.   Dr. Miller specializes in the treatment of heel pain and running injuries, and his main goal is to get you back to pain free running as soon as possible.  He designed the Running Injury Program specifically for runner's of all types and who want to get back to running quicker through a proven 4 step process that will guide your recovery.

As part of our sponsorship and their dedication to helping our local runner's, Pursuit Physical Therapy is offering FREE COMPLEMENTARY consultations to all of the USA FIT Orlando members!  If you have an injury or are experiencing pain with running with your USA FIT Orlando training, call us at 407-494-8835 for your FREE COMPLEMENTARY consultation or schedule at PursuitTherapy.com.  See what other runner's are saying about our programs here.  Can back to pain free running now!

Are you tired of having Foot Pain? We have the treatment for you! The Heel Pain and Running Injury program

Are you tired of having foot and heel pain?  Tired of running with pain?  Not interested in surgery or injections?  This is the answer for you!

Running Injury and Heel Pain 

Program

Want to get out of pain? This is the program you need to be on!

1.  Evaluation with accurate diagnosis and with prognosis

2.  4 Step Recovery Treatment Plan

3.  1 hour treatment sessions with One-on-One Patient Care with Board Certified Specialist

4.  Individualized Home Recovery Program

5.  Free pair of shoes or orthotics at your favorite running shoe store!

6.  Running Video Analysis 

7.  1 month consultation period after completion of program

8.  No surgery! No Injections!

9.  Pain free in fewer visits.  Get back to running sooner!

This is what are patient's are saying

"I suffered from achilles tendinitis after starting new training.  Luckily a friend introduced me to Dr. Ron Miller.   Dr. Miller was able to treat my achilles tendinitis without any drugs or injections and the best part was that I was back running pain free in just 2 weeks.  Not only did Dr. Miller help me recover faster but he also showed me how to prevent future flare-ups.  His treatment was able to save me time and money and I only needed 2 visits!  If you are currently suffering from any kind of physical pain trust me, Dr. Miller can help you."

Kathleen B.

This is the most comprehensive program to resolve your pain, make sure it doesn't come back and to get you back to the activities you love.  No surgery!  No injections!  Call us now at 407-494-8835 to schedule you evaluation today or visit us at www.PursuitTherapy.com for more information.

Who is the best medical specialist you should see for your heel pain in Orlando, FL? Pursuit Physical Therapy!

You can receive great results with physical therapy treatment for your heel pain!

No surgery and no injections!

Heel pain or plantar fasciitis is a very common musculoskeletal (involving bone, muscle, ligaments, joints, etc) injury that many athletes and non athletes experience, but who is the best expert who you should consult with regarding your injury.

A recent research article analyzed musculoskeletal knowledge of physical therapists and physicians.  A 73% was considered passing. The results were:

• Physical therapists demonstrated higher levels of knowledge than most physicians.
• A board certified physical therapist scored higher than non-board certified physical therapist

The results of this study show that a board certified physical therapist is considered one of the most knowledgeable experts regarding musculoskeletal conditions and are capable of providing safe and effective care for your injury. 

As a patient, you need to know that you are in good hands and you are being taken care of by the best.  The Pursuit Physical Therapy staff has unmatched academic credentials and you will always be treated by a board certified specialist.   Moreover, Pursuit Physical Therapy prides itself on promoting only the very best evidence-based practice with optimal patient care, and patient satisfaction.  So this means you can get better in fewer visits, saving time and money.  For more information about our staff, patient testimonials, and about Pursuit Physical Therapy, visit us at PursuitTherapy.com or call us as 407-494-8835 to schedule your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION today!  Get PAIN FREE now!

Join us for a Healthy Living Lunch and Learn at the Citrus Club!

Are you not able to enjoy the activities you love because of pain?  This is the lunch and learn for you!

Tired of having low back pain when golfing?  Do you experience pain when running?  Sick of not being able to enjoy yourself with recreational sports because of pain?  Come to the exclusive Citrus Club in downtown Orlando of Sept. 27th at 11:30 am and learn the cause of your injury, how to properly treat it, when to consult a specialist, and get back to being pain free again!

Join Dr. Ron Miller, from Pursuit Physical Therapy, for a Health Living Lunch and Learn September 27th at 11:30-1:00 pm when he will review these 3 common injuries:   runner's knee, plantar fasciitis, and golf swing related low back pain.

$10 for members, $16 for non-members.  Call the Citrus Club today to RSVP your spot at 407-843-1080.  If you are not a member, this is the perfect time to visit the Citrus Club and see what being a member entails and the great benefits.   We look forward to seeing you there for a great Lunch and Learn.  For more information about Dr. Ron Miller, Pursuit Physical Therapy, our specialty programs, and if physical therapy is right for you, visit PursuitTherapy.com.

5 Tips for Pain Free Running: Avoid Heel Strike

1.  Avoid Heel Strike

Many beginner runners ask me how they should be running.   Running training should be focused on 1 of 2 things:  1)  injury prevention or 2)  performance.  So the main purpose of this post is to focus on injury prevention and treatment.  So I promote runners to avoid a heel strike and to try more of a mid foot strike when running with pain or recovering from an injury.    Landing with a midfoot strike has been associated with decreases in peak impact loads and a decrease in knee pain (patellar-femoral symptoms).  Below is a diagram from a breakthrough article in Nature   that shows landing forces with different striking patterns.

Notice the lack of the sharp increase spike with a mid foot strike.  One of the main points to take away from the article is the decrease in force and lack of transient impact with strike with a mid foot strike.  This difference and benefit of barefoot vs shod running is for another post, but these two articles show great evidence to help support a mid foot strike to help prevent injury and decrease impact forces to the legs.   I personally tried this and loved the way it feels when running vs with a heel strike. Tune in next week for Tip #2!!!  For more information about running injuries, our Running Injury Program, and about Pursuit Physical Therapy, call us at 407-494-8835 or visit us at PursuitTherapy.com.  Exercise is medicine!

Regards,

Ron Miller, DPT OCS

The 5 tips for pain free running series

Do you ever get pain when running?  Tired of having knee pain after a run when walking up stairs?   This is going to be the blog for you!

First, I would like to say thank you to Fleet Feet Orlando and I am very grateful to them for asking me to write as a guest blogger.  This series will be posted to their blog here as they start their No Boundaries Running Program.  I thoroughly enjoy treating runners and helping them get back to doing the activity they love....running.  Not just running , but pain free running!  Over the next several weeks, as the racing season starts, I will be posting  a 5 part series that will review 5 simple tips that can help prevent running injuries. Most running injuries occur due to 3 things: structural issues, training errors, and biomechanical errors, and simple changes can be made to correct any dysfunction that is present that may lead to injury.  We will be addressing the treatment, prevention, and certain strategies that me help with plantar fasciitis, runner's knee, IT Band syndrome, and more.  For more information about me, Pursuit Physical Therapy, the Running Injury Program, and about treatment of running injuries, visit www.PursuitTherapy.com.

Regards,

Ron Miller, DPT, OCS

Running Injury and Heel Pain Program!

Do you ever wake up with pain in the heel of your foot first thing in the morning? Do you ever get heel pain when running or just pain when running? If so, you may have plantar fasciitis, the most common type of heel pain.  Many running injuries and heel pain can easily be prevented with the proper treatment and education.  We have designed a proven and evidenced-based running injury and heel pain program that allows patient to get pain free in fewer visits!  What does this program entail?  

1.  Evaluation with accurate diagnosis and with prognosis

2.  4 Step Recovery Treatment Plan

3.  1 hour treatment sessions with One-on-One Patient Care with Board Certified Specialist

4.  Individualized Home Recovery Program

5.  Free pair of shoes at Track Shack or Fleet Feet!

6.  Final visit to running shoe store with Dr. Ron Miller!

7.  2 month consultation period after completion of program

8.  No surgery! No Injections

This is the most complete evidenced based program yet! For more information visit us at www.PursuitTherapy.com or call us at 407-494-8835.  Don't be in pain any longer and get back to doing the activities you love!