Physical Therapy in Fort Collins
"We Help Active Adults and Athletes Overcome Injury And Be Stronger Than Ever. All Without Medications, Injections, Or Surgery."
How Can We Help?
Performance Rehab
Not only do we help get you better after an injury… we help you prevent a future one! You’ll leave here feeling better and be a better athlete.
Running Gait Analysis
Dry Needling
Who We Help At Up and Running
See What Others Are Saying About Up and Running Physical Therapy In Fort Collins, CO
22+ 5-Star Reviews!
Dave Seabeck
“I worked with Joey and was really pleased with the experience. Up and Running has a strong reputation in the local running community, and deservedly so. I got personalized exercises with modifications to work on my weak zones. Over a series of appointments I saw growth in my strength and corresponding updates to my assignments based on my available equipment and time. I liked that I could ask all the questions I wanted, get the reasons why the exercises would help, and where to focus my attention when learning new techniques. By my last appointment I had a library of options to continue on my own. Up and Running and Joey certainly left me in a better place and I would recommend them to anyone either coming in with a specific issue or simply looking for areas to improve.”
Joel Smith
“My wife has been seeing Jen for years and is a professional dancer. Jen is incredibly knowledgeable and a master of her craft as a PT. When Jen started working at up and running, I was looking for someone to help take my triathlon andI ultra endurance game up a notch. Jen recommended Joey to me. My experience working with Joey has been nothing but exceptional. This group of PT and staff are super knowledgeable, personable, cool, and make you feel welcome. I totally trust my PT Joey to help keep me safe, injury free, and find imbalances that limit my performance both in sport and daily life! As nurse practitioner and strong believer in physical therapy, I have and will continue to recommend family, friends, and patients to them for everything mentioned above!”
We Offer A Hands-On Approach To Your Wellness Using Our Up And Running 3-Step Method.
Step 1:
Find The Real Cause Of Your Pain
STEP 2:
Fix Your Problem Areas
STEP 3:
Stay At Peak Performance
Meet Our Physical Therapists In Fort Collins, CO
Dr. AJ Cohen founded Up And Running Physical Therapy Clinic to pursue his passion of helping people see what they’re truly capable of; whether coming back from an injury that they thought they’d have forever, or running a personal best marathon.
Dr. Joey Przybyla is a licensed physical therapist who earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Texas State University. Joey lives to help others reach their physical goals. Specifically, he utilizes manual therapy, Functional Dry Needling and emphasizes the use of exercise to allow patients to get back to the activities they are passionate about!
Dr. Conner Weeth is a powerlifter and has a passion for helping barbell athletes. He has had the opportunity to work with national-level powerlifters and Olympic weightlifters. With his passion for lifting, Conner helps others continue their training while rehabbing injuries with an exercise-based approach.
Dr. Chandler Lockwood’s passion for sports and performance led him to become a Physical Therapist, specializing in musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions. He draws on his experience as a former Sports Performance Coach to help patients recover, improve function, and reach their goals.
Dr. Matt Fothergill’s has spent his career at the intersection of healthcare, coaching, and performance, with experience ranging from working with professional athletes to teaching yoga, Pilates, and adaptive sports. He blends hands-on care, exercise, and clear communication to help people of all backgrounds move and feel their best.
Are You Wondering If Physical Therapy Is Right For You?
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Recent Blog Posts By Up and Running Physical Therapy
Why Most Neck Pain Exercises Fail (And What Actually Works)
You try every stretch and video online, but the pain keeps coming back. That’s because most neck pain exercises target the wrong problem.
Neck pain rarely comes from one muscle or one bad posture. It builds over time from poor movement habits, weak stabilizers, and daily tension you don’t even notice.
We see it all the time. You stretch the sore spot, but ignore the stiffness in your shoulders, the slumped position at your desk, or the tightness in your upper back.
Real progress happens when you train your body to move the way it’s meant to. That means:
• Strengthening the deep stabilizers of your neck and shoulder blades
• Correcting your alignment through mobility, not just stretching
• Rebuilding control so the pain doesn’t return after every workout or long workday
When you understand how your body connects, neck pain exercises stop being a short-term fix and start becoming a lasting solution.
The Fort Collins Sports Injury Clinic Built for Runners Who Refuse to Slow Down
You push your limits. You chase that next PR on the Poudre Trail, climb higher at Horsetooth Rock, or power through another CrossFit session — until your body finally tells you to stop. That’s when most runners turn to rest or quick fixes that never last.
At our sports injury clinic in Fort Collins, we take a different approach.
We know you’re not looking for someone to just “treat” you. You want to understand what’s really going on, fix it, and get back to training stronger than before. And at Up and Running Physical Therapy, we help you uncover the movement patterns, strength gaps, and recovery habits holding you back.
You don’t have to rely on painkillers, injections, or months of rest. Instead, we rebuild your movement from the ground up using movement and gait analysis and strength training designed specifically for runners. The result? You move better, recover faster, and feel unstoppable.
If you’re ready to train smarter, recover stronger, and keep running without the setbacks, our sports injury clinic is where your comeback begins.
How Many Miles A Week Should I Run?
When you ask yourself how many miles a week should I run, it’s easy to feel pulled in two directions. On one hand, you want to log enough miles to build endurance and see progress.
On the other, you worry about pushing too hard and risking injury.
The truth is, the answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your weekly mileage depends on your fitness level, training goals, and how well your body recovers between runs.
To figure out the right number for you, it helps to look at:
• Your current running base and experience
• The type of race or event you’re training for
• The time you realistically have each week
• How your body feels during and after runs
When you match your mileage to your goals and recovery, you can stay consistent, avoid setbacks, and keep running strong.