2025-02-02T03:44:31.000Z

Up and Running Physical Therapy is hands down the best place for runners looking to recover, prevent injuries, and optimize performance. AJ Cohen is an absolute expert in his field—an incredible physical therapist, mentor, and running specialist who truly understands the demands of the sport. His deep knowledge of biomechanics, strength training, and rehabilitation makes a huge difference for runners at all levels. Beyond his clinical expertise, AJ is an outstanding mentor, always willing to educate and guide both patients and fellow professionals. His passion for helping runners move better and stay injury-free is unmatched. The entire team at Up and Running is phenomenal—Jeremy and Joey bring the same dedication, energy, and expertise, making this clinic a powerhouse for anyone serious about improving their movement and performance. If you’re a runner dealing with an injury, wanting to improve your form, or just looking for expert guidance, Up and Running Physical Therapy is the place to go. Highly recommend!

2023-09-14T18:37:18.580Z

I started coming to Up and Running for a calf strain. Before coming, I tried quite a few alternatives: acupuncture, massage, and rest for weeks at a time, but nothing helped. At my first appointment, Joey said that I’d be back to running pain free within 8 weeks. At the time I was skeptical but willing to give it a try. Sure enough, after just 4 or 5 visits I was running without pain for the first time in several months! I can’t recommend Joey and Up and Running Physical Therapy enough!

2023-08-10T15:18:13.520Z

As a teacher I've been dealing with some PF in my foot for over a year now and was tired of it getting in the way of not only my work life, but my hobbies as well. I found Up and Running and was pleasantly surprised with how kind and caring the owner AJ was towards my situation. He matched me up with Joey who did a wonderful job at not only showing me daily exercises I can do to help strength my foot, but also helped me get back to my normal self! I can now start the school year off right and know that if I ever need help again Up and Running will be there every step of the way. Highly recommend if you are even considering physical therapy for your injuries that may be stopping you from doing what you love.

2023-08-09T17:13:14.700Z

I had to decide between conservative therapy or a surgery for a meniscus tear. I was pretty fit and strong going in, and was improving initially, finally deciding on surgery. Having regular physical therapy with Joey really helped me stay strong with tailored exercises, an easy app with a list of my daily assigned exercises, and professional advice going into surgery and healing after surgery. I’m seven weeks out from surgery now and already hiking 13 milers and cycling again.Thanks, Joey and Up and Running!

2023-08-07T14:43:36.644Z

So glad I found Joey and Up and Running PT. I haven’t been able to run since 2016ish without pain in my hip and knee. Now I’m running 3x a week and have never felt stronger. The exercises we are doing are obviously targeting my weaknesses, I love doing them and making progress. Dry needling is also a game changer. I feel super lucky and as someone whose been running since I was 8 years old, getting back into it is like reconnecting with a lost friend- there are no words. Signing up for a turkey trot in November :)

2023-07-07T00:37:34.043Z

I came to Up and Running PT after a recommendation of a friend for pain in my hip when running, especially up hills. I was training for the Horsetooth Half and hill training was crucial. I have been to multiple different PT programs and what stood out about Up and Running the most was the amount of time they spend with you each session. Sam, my PT at Up and Running, was amazing! She first worked with me to relieve my pain and then worked with me to keep the pain from coming back. Sam used a variety of techniques to relieve the immediate pain. She taught me important body cues so that I could still run but protect my body from injury as I was rehabing my hip. I loved how responsive Sam was to my needs and was realistic and respected my time. As a busy mom of three, Sam worked with me to keep the exercises concise yet challenging in order to get me back to running hills pain free. Up and Running PT also uses a patient portal where the PT can upload videos of the exercises which was great because it helped me with my form and able to confidently perform the exercises at home. Overall my experience with Up and Running PT and Sam were phenomenal. If I need PT in the future, I will definitely be returning.

2023-07-06T18:24:50.113Z

Sam was awesome and I’m extremely happy with my experience. The home exercises and the exercises we did in the office helped me reach all of my goals. She was patient and kind and made sure I was comfortable every session. I highly recommend Sam and Up and Running P/T!

2023-06-18T01:14:22.601Z

I've been an avid runner since high school, and for the last 3 years have been a Physical Therapist. There is nowhere else I would trust for high quality physical therapy care than Up and Running. My many experiences working with AJ and Sam have been nothing short of exceptional. I would recommend Up and Running PT to anyone and will continue to come back!

2023-06-17T02:50:25.600Z

AJ was super responsive and helpful in getting me scheduled for a physical evaluation and gait analysis. After dealing with a decent foot injury he was very attentive when listening to the story / symptoms, evaluating my gait, and describing the process and plan to get back stronger than before. Will go back if I have any other questions or need advice with regards to running and ortho health.

2023-06-15T01:32:39.156Z

Up and running PT is incredible! I fell and hurt my wrist, it negatively impacted my golf game, and my doctor recommended PT, Sam was amazing, she taught me exercises and stretches that helped my recovery, and even increased my swing speed! Highly highly recommend them if you are an active person or competitive athlete.

2023-05-09T20:10:47.156Z

About 15 months ago I went to Up and Running with a brutal stress fracture in my lower leg, and a history of stress fractures. I was a sporadic runner, letting myself go over the winter, and then training too hard to “make up” for the winter. Injuries were a common companion in the spring. I’m an older runner (euphemistically, a “master runner”); with my history I was facing the prospect of no longer running. Last year I had to drop out of the QuadRock. But AJ really turned me around. He listened to my concerns, my realities, and my goals. He was able to integrate his remarkable understanding of the science and practice of running with my interests and needs. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner for recovery. He provided the guidance to get me on track to healthy and enjoyable running for the foreseeable future. I am forever grateful. With AJ’s help, last December I set my half marathon PR, and, last weekend, I finished the QuadRock25.

2023-05-05T02:24:07.107Z

I saw Sam at Up and Running PT and have recommended her to other friends since. After having a baby, I sought help for pelvic floor rehab, but she helped me with so much more. I feel more confident than ever returning to more active exercise with Sam’s assistance and she approached rehab with the big picture in mind and was very focused on what I wanted to accomplish with her help. The programming is also accessible forever which makes revisiting her recommendations easy with videos she provided too. Highly recommend!

2023-04-28T22:15:02.224Z

Joel helped me figure out what happened to my knee and showed me exercises to help recover. Recovery has gone great! It was a relief because several months prior to meeting with Joel I had little progress

2023-04-22T17:24:46.444Z

I've been having knee and hip pain for over 6 months until I decided it was finally time to see a PT. I tried several things on my own with no improvements and things were just getting worse. I was at the point I was pulling back on personal goals and reducing what I thought I would be able to do this summer. Within a few weeks of working with Joey I started to see improvements. I wish I would have come into Up and Running sooner! I've been to several PTs for various issues over the years. Typical PTs will spend 10-15 minutes with you and recommend 2-3 appointments a week. This approach limits the progress that is made between appointments and limits the effectiveness of each session. With that PT typical approach it feels like you're wasting your time and money while in clinic. Up and Running spent quality time in clinic and made the most of the time I was spending there. Their approach makes the time spent in clinic so much more valuable and useful which I really appreciated. Joey was able to understand the issues I was having almost immediately and worked with me in clinic to give me the right tools and approaches to make progress in recovery. He helped me fix my training program to avoid issues in the future and I'm back on track to meet my goals. For anyone looking for individual, valuable, and smart PT I highly recommend Joey and the team at Up and Running Physical Therapy.

2023-04-20T11:55:03.403Z

I've been to several PT clinics and chiropractors for different injuries, but Up and Running is by FAR the best experience I've had. I went there for a foot injury that completely stopped me from running (and even walking) and disrupted my gait. When I first contacted them about it and visited the office, I knew immediately it would be a good experience. They are very focused on really understanding the injury and my goals, and especially on getting me back to full performance function (not just helping pain). Joey is particularly awesome. I always felt better right after sessions with him, and the exercises he gave me were things I hadn't seen before that really helped me work on recovering at home and get back to running like I wanted to. I HIGHLY recommend Up and Running (and Joey!)--100% worth the time and money.

2023-04-10T15:05:14.379Z

Sam Greig and the Up & Running team were amazing! I contacted U&R regarding sports-related low back pain and discomfort that had been ongoing for about 2 years. From the first session Sam was clear about what PT would involve, her and my respective roles in the treatment plan, and the tools and methodologies available to me. She prioritized equipping me with strategies, tools, and tactics so I could continue to heal outside of formal physical therapy sessions. When there was a beneficial practice I could not take advantage outside of therapy sessions (i.e. dry needling), she made sure to prioritize those in-session. When there was an issue that needed a second opinion, the other PTs in the office were more than happy to assist. After 8 weekly sessions, Sam's pelvic health expertise and thoughtful treatment helped me get back to having fun outside instead of worrying about my next injury. The office is full of PTs who are also athletes that engage in running, climbing, and lifting. I would highly recommend (and already have) that anyone needing PT seek treatment here.

2023-04-04T02:59:45.600Z

Within a week of training for the Horestooth Half I was already telling myself that I probably needed to quit and get a refund. My hamstring was killing me by mile 3 and this was an old injury that I'd been dealing with for about 7 years. Since that injury I hadn't run anything over 3 miles, was really cautious when lifting and even went to other professionals to get help. I figured wth, why not go see URPT (I'd seen their FB promo) and see if they had anything different I could try. I went in for the initial evaluation and Dr. Sam put me through a series of assessments. She told me it would take about ten sessions with her and hard work at home to get me to a place where I could confidently run the half marathon. Spoiler alert! I just completed my 7th session as of late March 2023, left my appointment and ran 10 miles out on the trail that runs along Shields with NO PAIN! Don't get me wrong, my body was sore and feeling things that it hadn't felt in years but I felt no pain in my hamstring or hip. I had written off running as a form of exercise and told myself that this injury was just something that would always nag me so I was constantly waiting for the pain to creep in. But nope, nothing! I do my at-home exercises consistently and I know that it's going to take a few more months of work to make sure this thing is healed for good, but being able to run pain free is something I never thought I'd be able to do again. I can't thank Dr. Sam enough for helping me. It's more than just running this half marathon; it's being able to run with my husband and know that I'll be able to run with my daughters when they get older. As for working with Dr. Sam, I cannot say enough good things about her. She's extremely thorough with her evaluation and her depth of knowledge not only allows her to recreate the exact pain, but give you the right exercises to effectively fix that pain. She gets down to business and pushes you the right amount to make sure you're getting better without overdoing it. She is a true professional. Moral of the story is that if you're dealing with any pain or telling people you're just "not a runner", go see URPT! They'll be real with you if they can help and they won't sugar coat what it actually takes to get better. You also have to be accountable to putting in the work, but their expertise is unmatched. See you out on the course in a few weeks!

2023-03-30T12:58:38.664Z

I saw Dr. Greig at up and running PT for around 3 months for some issues I was having with my lower back. The care and focus I received was exceptional and made significant progress on issues that had bothered me for years. Not only that, but towards the end of my treatment I dislocated my shoulder and Dr. Greig was able to put together a quick plan for me while I figured out long term options. I cannot recommend up and running PT highly enough.

2023-03-22T00:10:35.190Z

I started PT at up and running because of a few injuries I had developed through obstacle course racing. I had a lot of injuries in the right side of my upper body (chest, shoulder, & back), and then my left ankle (Achilles and more) was a mess as well. I found up and running through a google search and was so pleased with my initial assessment I started going regularly for 6 months. My schedule was limited so I wasn’t able to go in every week but even with limited visits, Sam was able to do so much work on me and give me exercises to do in between that made a world of difference for my body. I had gone to PT last summer and had a terrible experience (pt didn’t help my injury at all and I left with more pain than I started with) so I was hesitant but Sam’s approach was SO much better! I told her my injuries and she did comprehensive movement assessments on me and found more muscles (than I had realized) that were strained and some of the causation of the injuries and created a program that attacked the problem from the root. I have been working with her for 6 months now and went from barely being able to breathe because I was in so much pain to running faster than ever on trails and throwing my body around on ninja warrior courses regularly again! She has also given me exercises and progressions for preventative measures so I can maintain the health and strength we have created. I can’t thank Sam enough for all of her help. Worth every dime.

2023-03-16T16:40:29.384Z

I came to URPT while dealing with painful shin problems for the very first time. I went to a doctor who told me it was a "simple overruse injury" and sent me on my way without guidance. I tried resting for a while, only for it to come back the next run with even more pain. I chose URPT because of the great reviews, both on Google and on the Facebook Noco Runners group. From my first appointment, I felt welcomed, heard, and confident that this shin problem was going to be taken care of! Joey has been such a great PT to work with! He identified some significant imbalances in my left vs right side-- it all made sense to me as I had knee surgery on my right leg 5 years ago and never cared to strengthen it since. Since then, Joey has been an incredible help in getting me back to running stronger! Now 2 months later, my shin problems have gone away, I am running faster and stronger, and I have a new set of great exercises to maintain my strength! I used to be very skeptical of PT given prior experiences, but I highly recommend going to UPRT! I had such a great experience and looked forward to each appointment!