Running Injuries Physical Therapy in Nashville

Clinically reviewed by Brittany Hendrickson, PT, DPT, COMT, CDNT . Last reviewed October 2026.

How does physical therapy help running injuries?

Many running injuries develop when training load rises faster than your body can adapt [1]. Physical therapy finds the specific driver, such as a training change, a strength gap, or a mechanics issue, and adjusts your plan so you can often keep running in a modified way while you recover. Gait analysis can be part of the process.

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What are the most common running injuries?

Runner's knee (patellofemoral pain)
IT band syndrome
Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome)
Achilles tendon pain
Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
Hip, hamstring, and sit bone pain
Low back pain during or after runs
Pelvic floor symptoms with running, such as leaking or pressure

What is a running gait analysis?

A gait analysis uses video of you running to look at how you land, your step rate, how your hips and trunk control each stride, and how your two sides compare. In a lab study, a modest increase in step rate reduced load at the knee and hip [2]. The goal is not a textbook stride. It is a stride that fits your body, your injury, and your goals. Running gait analysis is available at our West Nashville and Brentwood clinics.

Who treats runners at Nashville PT?

Every runner is seen one-on-one by a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Owner Brittany Hendrickson, PT, DPT, COMT, CDNT is an RRCA-certified running coach, and Jenn Scott, PT, DPT, COMT, CSCS treats runners at our East Nashville clinic.

How long does running injury recovery take?

Most people need 3 to 6 visits. Many notice meaningful relief in the first 1 to 2 visits, and appointments spread further apart as you improve. Bone stress injuries and long-standing tendon pain take longer, and we will map out a realistic return.

When should you see a doctor first?

Seek medical care right away if you have:

Pinpoint bone pain that hurts to press and gets worse with each run, which can signal a stress fracture
Groin or deep hip pain that worsens with running and lingers at rest
Pain that makes you limp
Swelling, numbness, or pain at night that does not ease

Where can you get knee pain treatment in Nashville?

Available at all three of our clinics:

Running gait analysis is available at our West Nashville and Brentwood clinics.

Common questions about running injuries

Do I need a gait analysis to be treated for a running injury?

No. Most running injuries are diagnosed and treated through a clinical exam, strength and mobility testing, and a review of your training. Gait analysis is one helpful tool, offered at our West Nashville and Brentwood clinics, and runners are treated at all three locations.

Should I stop running if I am injured?

Usually not completely. Most runners can keep some training while an injury settles. We adjust volume, pace, and terrain so the injured area gets relief without losing all of your fitness.

Do I need new running shoes or orthotics?

Sometimes, but shoes are rarely the whole answer. We look at training load, strength, and mechanics first, then recommend footwear or orthotic changes when they are likely to help.

When should a runner get a gait analysis?

Before a big training block, after a recurring injury, or when returning from time off. It is also useful when the same area keeps hurting despite rest. Gait analysis is offered at our West Nashville and Brentwood clinics.

Can physical therapy help leaking or pelvic pressure when I run?

Yes. Both are common in runners and treatable with pelvic floor physical therapy, which we offer at all three clinics (for men, at East Nashville and West Nashville).

Cost and Booking

Do I need a referral?

No. You can schedule directly with us without a physician referral.

What does physical therapy cost?

Each visit is a flat $185. We are a cash-based practice, so there are no copays, deductibles, or insurance limits on your care. We can provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted.

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