Physical Therapy in Fort Collins

"We Help Active Adults and Athletes Overcome Injury And Be Stronger Than Ever. All Without Medications, Injections, Or Surgery."

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How Can We Help?

At the Up and Running Physical Therapy Clinic we offer personalized physical therapy for all types of injuries. Whether you are physically injured or looking to prevent injury we are here to 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

Our running specialists have worked with all levels from recreational runners, who want to be able to run their first 5K, all the way up to experienced runners.

Dry Needling

Dry needling is a proven therapy treatment technique that involves the insertion of tiny sterile needles into tight, painful muscle knots (trigger points).

Who We Help At Up and Running

We understand every single person’s pain is unique, which is why our first step is to get a deep understanding of what is happening to your body, and how it is effecting your life so we can create a plan that focuses on YOU and your goals. Common conditions we treat and how physical therapy at Up And Running Physical Therapy Clinic can help you achieve a pain-free life.

See What Others Are Saying About Up and Running Physical Therapy In Fort Collins, CO

22+ 5-Star Reviews!

Dave Seabeck

5/5

“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

5/5

“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
We’ll take you through a comprehensive biomechanical assessment and identify the cause of your pain. Then we’ll explain what must be done to get you back to full speed and back to the activities you enjoy.

STEP 2:

Fix Your Problem Areas
We’ll develop a personalized physical therapy plan that will be tailored specifically to you and your goals. This will ultimately allow us to get you stronger, pain-free, and on track to reach your goals more effectively and efficiently.

STEP 3:

Stay At Peak Performance
Once we get you back to exercising pain free, our trained physical therapists will implement strategies to get you performing at an even higher level than you were prior to your injury. We’ll also implement strategies to “bulletproof” your body to decrease the likelihood of future injuries occurring.
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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.

Joey physical therapist

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!

Conner Weeth

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. Stephanie Boyce - Physical Therapist

Dr. Steph Boyce is an avid crossfitter and health & wellness advocate with 8 years of experience working in the outpatient orthopedic and sports rehab. She values the importance of balancing manual therapy, exercise, nutrition, and education to improve overall function and wellness.

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. Becca Rauch’s is a board certified Sports Physical Therapist. She has extensive experience treating athletes of all ages and orthopedic conditions, with expertise in ACL recovery and injury prevention. Becca is also an avid runner and a member of the Fort Collins Running Club racing team.

Are You Wondering If Physical Therapy Is Right For You?

Ask About Availability & Cost

We understand that you might need more information before making the decision to come see us, and so we encourage you to reach out. It’s as easy as shooting us a text/call or submitting a short form here.

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