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A curated guide to Boston's running coaches, recovery specialists, and performance support.

Alterra Physical Therapy

Back Bay

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Physical Therapy

Alterra Physical Therapy helps runners in Boston get back to training by finding the root cause of their injury, not just treating the symptoms. Dr. Jordan Metcalf, DPT, uses gait analysis and a hands-on evaluation process to build a clear plan for getting you back to the miles that matter. Whether you're dealing with a nagging knee, a stressed-out Achilles, or something that's been slowing you down for months, you leave your first session with a clear path forward.

Services / Offerings

Premier Runner Evaluation is a 90-minute deep dive that includes: - Runner specific clinical exam - Running gait analysis using runeasi sensor technology - Personalized exercise program - Folder with all your reports and analysis

Use code HYmWVKOAFQ for $20 off a Premier Runner Evaluation!

Mass General Brigham National Running Center

Brighton

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The Mass General Brigham National Running Center is New England’s premier destination for runners and athletes looking to running related injuries, particularly those related to biomechanics. Located at Boston Landing in Brighton, our program is built specifically for the diagnosis and treatment running-related injuries. Our expert clinicians specialize in running medicine and partner closely with a leading research lab in Cambridge, bringing the latest evidence directly into patient care. Through advanced gait analysis, strength and mobility assessment, and individualized treatment planning, we help athletes address the root cause of injury, improve efficiency, and return to activity with confidence. Every initial visit includes a comprehensive, two-hour evaluation with instrumented treadmill analysis, slow-motion video review, and personalized recommendations.

Services / Offerings

- Comprehensive 2-hour running evaluation - Running gait analysis - Running injury diagnosis and evidence-based treatment plans - Strength, mobility, and return-to-run programming - Physical therapy for runners and athletes

Miles Ahead PT

South Boston

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Physical TherapyStrength TrainingCoaching

Miles Ahead Physical Therapy and Performance takes a different approach to runner care. Running physical therapy, run coaching, and strength training are all available in one place. Each service is available on its own, or in tandem with others, but every service is shaped by experience across all three. Your physical therapy is informed by a coaching eye, helping you stay on track with training instead of just stepping away from it. Your training plan is built by someone who also understands injury. And your gait analysis comes from a clinician who's logged thousands of miles himself. Miles Ahead was founded by Dr. Chris Herbs, DPT, CSCS, RRCA-certified running coach, 9-time marathoner, and 3x Boston Marathon qualifier who's treated and coached runners at every level.

Services / Offerings

- 90-minute Runner Evaluation including clinical exam, Runeasi gait analysis, and personalized exercise program - Physical Therapy for Runners - Running Gait Analysis - Run Coaching - Strength Training for Runners

Proactive Sports Rehab

South Boston

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CoachingPhysical Therapy

Proactive Sports Rehab is redefining rehab for runners and active adults by bridging the gap from pain to performance. We help athletes stop chasing temporary symptom relief and start building long-term resilience through a detailed assessment process, evidence-based rehab, manual therapy, strength training, and individualized coaching and education designed to keep you training, performing, and moving with confidence.

Services / Offerings

- Pain to Performance rehab and strength coaching for runners dealing with recurring hip, knee, Achilles, or lower extremity injuries - Rehab//Redefined' approach that bridges the gap from manual therapy and traditional cookie cutter rehab to performance instead of just symptom management - Hybrid/remote options for runners outside of Boston - Educational content around injury prevention, load management, strength training for runners, and returning to running with confidence Now offering in-person appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Lifted Fitness in South Boston.

Ripple PT Boston

Back Bay, South End, Brookline Village

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Physical Therapy

Ripple is a performance based physical therapy clinic in Back Bay, South End and Brookline Village. At Ripple we take a holistic approach to your injury history and goals- by treating you as whole person rather than one are of pain, we can get to the root cause of your restrictions and not only improve your current injuries, but get you back stronger than ever. If you are looking for a specialist to treat you as well as guide your activity back to 110%, pop on in!

Services / Offerings

-1-on-1 performance physical therapy sessions (manual therapy + strength-based rehab + dry needling) - Personalized rehab and training programs delivered via app - Advanced assessments (run/gait analysis, strength testing, movement screens) - Virtual physical therapy and remote coaching options - Corporate wellness + injury prevention/performance programs-

Seasonal running analysis discount to $99 for an initial 60 minute session

The Run Rx

Somerville

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Physical TherapyStrength Training

The Run Rx is Boston’s go-to destination for runners looking to move better, train smarter and stay injury-free. Our state-of-the-art Somerville space delivers human-centered expert physical therapy, advanced gait analysis and ongoing performance and longevity-driven strength training—all built for runners, by runners.

Services / Offerings

Running Gait Analysis Physical Therapy Pregnant & Postpartum Care Personal Training

Use code BOSFITSCENE for 15% off your gait analysis