RunSMART program

From the novice to the experienced, running can lead to nagging soreness, acute injuries and chronic pain.

Sister Kenny RunSMART can help!

About RunSMART

RunSMART (Skilled Movement And Rehabilitation Team) of Sister Kenny Sports & Physical Therapy Center is a goal directed physical therapy program designed for runners. The goal of the program is to prevent running injuries and to assist runners who have been injured or are recovering from orthopedic surgery. We will help get you back to training and returned to an active running lifestyle.

Injuries Treated

You will meet with an experienced physical therapist trained in evaluation and treatment of runners. Injuries treated include:

• Foot and heel pain
• Achilles Tendonitis
• Shin splints
• Knee pain
• Iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome
• Hip pain
• Back and neck pain

Services offered

Your initial appointment with a therapist will include:

• Runner’s history
• Biomechanical evaluation to detect musculoskeletal asymmetries
• Footwear analysis and running shoe prescription
• Comprehensive rehabilitation program for home or at the gym to get you back to running

Referral and Consultation

If you are experiencing pain while running, have the problem checked out by a physician before the injury escalates. Your physician can refer you to RunSMART for a complete running evaluation.

Contact Information

To schedule an initial appointment for RunSMART call Sister Kenny Sports& Physical Therapy at 612-262-7900 or 888-691-0045

Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
800 E. 28th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-863-4200 or toll free 866-880-3550
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