running physical therapy

Meet AJ Cohen: Elevating Running Physical Therapy in Fort Collins

AJ Cohen’s drive toward running physical therapy began with his own struggles as an injured athlete. 
His graduate school experience at a high-volume clinic, seeing multiple patients every hour, left him exhausted, and he even injured himself. 
Though he pivoted into oncology and later worked in nursing homes, his passion for helping active adults and trail runners never faded. 
Fueled by vision and frustration, he made the bold choice to start his own clinic tailored to what he believed physical therapy could be.

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Running Tips

Running Tips: Breaking Through Injuries, Plateaus, and DIY Pitfalls

When it comes to running, starting is one thing. Staying healthy, avoiding plateaus, and actually hitting your goals? That’s a whole different game. That’s why we have some expert running tips for you.

If you’re a runner in Fort Collins, Colorado, whether you’re crushing trails at Horsetooth Reservoir or pounding the pavement along the Poudre River Trail, you’ve likely faced moments of doubt: 

“Do I need help with this pain?” 

“Am I doing enough to hit my goals?”

Too many runners delay seeking help, hoping the tightness will vanish or the plateau will magically resolve.
Spoiler alert: It usually doesn’t. In fact, waiting often turns small problems into big ones.

But knowing when to reach out for help can save you time, money, and a lot of frustration.

In this post, we’ll cover:

When to seek professional help for running injuries.

How to know if your training has plateaued—and what to do about it.

Why DIY solutions often fall short.

Actionable steps to get back on track quickly.

So read on to find out how to go from pain or plateaus to progress!

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Not All Injuries Require Rest

Rest Isn’t Always The Answer Sustaining an injury can be a frustrating experience, especially when the recommended course of action involves nothing more than rest

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What Is Dry Needling?

What Is Dry Needling? What We Already Know: If you’ve heard someone talk about “needling” or “dry needling,” you may be curious about what it

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Dr. AJ Cohen

Up And Running Physical Therapy

"We Help Runners And Active Adults In The Fort Collins Area Overcome Injury And Be Stronger Than Ever, Avoid Unnecessary Time Off, All Without Medications, Injections, Or Surgery."
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