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ORA Physical Therapy PT, Keeley Knobloch, and her colleague, ORA PT David Carius, have developed a running protocol to help runners and walkers hit the trail year ’round. The mix of instruction, goal-setting, and good, old-fashioned fun helps runners and walkers get back on track following an injury or prepare them for their “next big race.”
Quad Citians have one of the finest multi-use trail (MRT) networks of any in the U.S. and know from experience that enjoying our river and city trails demands pain-free knees, hips, and feet.
And now, ORA Physical Therapy has introduced a specialized protocol and program to help walkers and runners hit the ground (or trail) running to reach their full potential.
Therapists with a love of running
ORA PT offers a custom-developed protocol and plan to help runners and walkers get the most from their time on the trail.
“We see and rehab clients of every age, ability, and goal here at ORA Physical Therapy. Goal-setting is a team effort, and our mission is to get you where you want to be,” affirms ORA Orthopedics’ Running Physical Therapists Keeley Knobloch and David Carius.
Both Keeley and David are elite athletes who have developed a special, individualized running protocol to help not only walkers and runners who are in post-surgical rehab but also those who want to get stronger and faster and reach their potential.
“The mission of our new running program at ORA Physical Therapy is to rehab and educate runners on safely returning to running while providing proper techniques for injury prevention,” says David.
Setting realistic goals is key to reaching your full potential
“Your lifestyle, life stage, and current fitness level determine what kind of goals are realistic. We not only collaborate with ORA’s physicians to address return-to-sport rehab but also educate and address a patient’s potential mobility issues to prevent future injuries.
Adds Keeley, “For example, a patient presents with an overuse injury due to poor technique and irritation. I see a lot of treatments that address the symptoms but not the cause.
Keeley Knobloch, ORA Physical Therapy
“We will zoom out to understand the athlete’s full profile: We can fix the foot, but we also have to address running mechanics as well as their knees, hips, and back. We ask, ‘What are the root causes of what caused the injury in the first place?’ Then, we can develop an individualized plan for education and injury prevention.
Personalized plans to suit every runner and walker
“For many local runners, whether they compete or run for fun, personalized plans can help them achieve their own fitness goals, and in many cases, they can come back stronger and faster.”
Both Keeley and David say runners’ biggest fears are reinjury or “ruining what their surgeons have fixed.’ Runners will say, ‘I’m never running again.’
“We want to educate patients on running technique, how we re-introduce running, and additional strength-building exercises to put them at ease. It’s all about managing expectations, but keep moving them forward to build confidence, strength, function, speed, and endurance.”
Every step you take, ORA PTs are there to help.
David Carius, ORA Physical Therapy
ORA’s Director of Therapy, Eric Allen, says the goal is to partner with clients and ensure they return to the sports they enjoy. “ORA Physical Therapy’s rehab programs are highly individualized and patient-centered. They focus on restoring a patient’s function, mobility, and strength following an injury or surgery and are designed to support athletes of all skill levels.”
Allen says ORA PT is also developing specific programs for other sports, including golf, powerlifting, and throwing sports, to name a few. “ORA therapists with strong expertise in specific areas of rehabilitation are developing these programs to break down appropriate techniques, improve an athlete’s skill set, and provide education on their injury and sport.
We strive to train athletes and help prevent future injuries after they complete therapy.”
David and Keeley sum up their passion and dedication to developing the running program for Quad Citians:
“Wherever you are, we are with you every step of the way.”
And now, ORA Physical Therapy has introduced a specialized protocol and program to help walkers and runners hit the ground (or trail) running to reach their full potential.
Therapists with a love of running
ORA PT offers a custom-developed protocol and plan to help runners and walkers get the most from their time on the trail.
“We see and rehab clients of every age, ability, and goal here at ORA Physical Therapy. Goal-setting is a team effort, and our mission is to get you where you want to be,” affirms ORA Orthopedics’ Running Physical Therapists Keeley Knobloch and David Carius.
Both Keeley and David are elite athletes who have developed a special, individualized running protocol to help not only walkers and runners who are in post-surgical rehab but also those who want to get stronger and faster and reach their potential.
“The mission of our new running program at ORA Physical Therapy is to rehab and educate runners on safely returning to running while providing proper techniques for injury prevention,” says David.
Setting realistic goals is key to reaching your full potential
“Your lifestyle, life stage, and current fitness level determine what kind of goals are realistic. We not only collaborate with ORA’s physicians to address return-to-sport rehab but also educate and address a patient’s potential mobility issues to prevent future injuries.
Adds Keeley, “For example, a patient presents with an overuse injury due to poor technique and irritation. I see a lot of treatments that address the symptoms but not the cause.
Keeley Knobloch, ORA Physical Therapy
“We will zoom out to understand the athlete’s full profile: We can fix the foot, but we also have to address running mechanics as well as their knees, hips, and back. We ask, ‘What are the root causes of what caused the injury in the first place?’ Then, we can develop an individualized plan for education and injury prevention.
Personalized plans to suit every runner and walker
“For many local runners, whether they compete or run for fun, personalized plans can help them achieve their own fitness goals, and in many cases, they can come back stronger and faster.”
Both Keeley and David say runners’ biggest fears are reinjury or “ruining what their surgeons have fixed.’ Runners will say, ‘I’m never running again.’
“We want to educate patients on running technique, how we re-introduce running, and additional strength-building exercises to put them at ease. It’s all about managing expectations, but keep moving them forward to build confidence, strength, function, speed, and endurance.”
Every step you take, ORA PTs are there to help.
David Carius, ORA Physical Therapy
ORA’s Director of Therapy, Eric Allen, says the goal is to partner with clients and ensure they return to the sports they enjoy. “ORA Physical Therapy’s rehab programs are highly individualized and patient-centered. They focus on restoring a patient’s function, mobility, and strength following an injury or surgery and are designed to support athletes of all skill levels.”
Allen says ORA PT is also developing specific programs for other sports, including golf, powerlifting, and throwing sports, to name a few. “ORA therapists with strong expertise in specific areas of rehabilitation are developing these programs to break down appropriate techniques, improve an athlete’s skill set, and provide education on their injury and sport.
We strive to train athletes and help prevent future injuries after they complete therapy.”
David and Keeley sum up their passion and dedication to developing the running program for Quad Citians:
“Wherever you are, we are with you every step of the way.”
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