KEEP MOVING, KEEP RUNNING: SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY IN BELLVUE
Helping Active Adults Stay Strong, Recover Faster, and Perform Better
At Up & Running Physical Therapy, we know how frustrating it is to be sidelined by pain or injury. You want to stay active, keep pushing your limits, and get back to doing what you love.
Whether you're a runner, rock climber, weekend warrior, or someone who simply enjoys movement, our Bellvue sports physical therapy team is here to help.
With advanced sports rehabilitation techniques, personalized treatment plans, and expert guidance, we get you back in motion stronger and more resilient than ever.
INJURED? FRUSTRATED? YOU’RE NOT ALONE.
Pain that won’t go away. Rest that doesn’t help. Treatments that only mask the symptoms. Sound familiar?
Many athletes and active adults deal with chronic pain or injuries that won’t heal despite trying everything from pain meds to stretching routines. The truth is, recovery requires more than just waiting it out.
At Up & Running Physical Therapy, we do things differently. We don’t just treat the pain—we find and fix the root cause.
Our sports physical therapy approach is built on a deep understanding of biomechanics, movement patterns, and sports performance. Whether it’s your knees, shoulders, back, or something else holding you back, we develop a personalized plan to restore function and prevent future issues.
PERFORMANCE REHAB THAT GOES BEYOND RECOVERY
Getting out of pain is just the start. Our performance rehabilitation services take things a step further, helping you regain strength, stability, and confidence.
- Functional Exercise Prescription – We craft customized exercises that target weak areas and improve movement efficiency.
- Blood-Flow Restriction Training – Build strength without heavy loads, perfect for recovery and injury prevention.
- Injury Screening & Prevention – Identify potential problem areas before they lead to setbacks.
- Performance Enhancement – Train smarter, move better, and reach new personal records.
Our goal isn’t just to get you back to where you were—it’s to make you a stronger athlete than before.
FUNCTIONAL DRY NEEDLING: TARGETED PAIN RELIEF & RECOVERY
For many athletes, muscle tightness and trigger points are a constant battle.
Functional Dry Needling (FDN) is a modern therapy that directly targets these issues, helping release tension and speed up healing.
Unlike traditional acupuncture, FDN is based on neuromuscular science and provides benefits like:
- Faster pain relief by resetting overactive muscles
- Increased blood flow to promote healing
- Improved range of motion for better movement and performance
It’s a game-changer for runners, climbers, and athletes looking to stay at their best.
Take the First Step Toward Pain-Free Movement
At Up & Running Physical Therapy, we help Bellvue athletes and active adults move better, train smarter, and recover faster. So get started moving better and get back to what you love, whether you’re participating in the Horsetooth Half Marathon on hiking the Reservoir Trails.
Whether you’re dealing with an injury or looking to boost performance, we’re ready to guide you every step of the way.
Get in touch with us at (970) 500-3427 to schedule a Discovery Call or consultation.
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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.