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 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.
Dr. Hannah Meador is dedicated to helping people reconnect with the activities that bring them meaning continues to guide her approach as a pelvic floor therapist. Hannah’s interest in pelvic health began in graduate school, and she pursued this interest in her doctoral capstone project where she explored accessibility in women’s health and the integration of pelvic health into overall wellness.
Are You Wondering If Physical Therapy Is Right For You?
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Recent Blog Posts By Up and Running Physical Therapy

Why Do My Feet Hurt When I Wake Up? A Runner’s Guide To Morning Relief
If you keep asking yourself, “Why do my feet hurt when I wake up?” and dread those first stiff steps out of bed, you are not alone, especially if you run, lift, climb, or chase kids all day.
Morning foot pain is incredibly common in active people, and it can be frustrating when it keeps showing up day after day.
That morning pain is not just “getting older” or something you have to accept. It is usually your body’s way of telling you that certain tissues are overloaded, stiff, or not doing their job well.
Maybe you stand at work for long hours, climb on weekends, or train hard in the gym, and all of that load shows up most clearly when you first get out of bed.
Learn what’s actually happening in your feet overnight, the most common causes of that first step pain, and simple ways to start easing it.

Hip Pain During Pregnancy: Stay Active, Up, and Running
Hip pain during pregnancy can feel especially unfair when you love to move. You finally find your groove with running, lifting, hiking, or climbing, and suddenly every step or stride makes your hip grab or ache.
You still want to feel like an athlete, not just a passenger in your changing body. You want clarity on what is safe, what needs to change, and how to protect your body now so you can return stronger postpartum.

What is Pelvic Floor Therapy?
What is pelvic floor therapy? If you’ve ever felt like something “just isn’t right” in your core — whether it’s pain, pressure, or bladder changes — you’re not alone.
Pelvic floor therapy helps you understand and strengthen the muscles that support your bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. It’s not just for new moms or athletes; it’s for anyone whose daily life is affected by discomfort or weakness in this area.
You learn how to move, breathe, and use your muscles in ways that make your body feel supported again. Most people are surprised by how much this therapy improves their confidence, posture, and even intimacy.
Here’s what we focus on together:
Reconnecting you to muscles that have been ignored or overworked
Teaching gentle exercises that restore coordination and strength
Reducing pain and improving control so you can return to normal activities
This isn’t a quick fix — it’s a process that helps your body relearn balance and strength from the inside out. And it starts with you simply noticing that something feels off and deciding it’s time to feel whole again.