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OutRun Physical Therapy

One-on-one physical therapy in Atlanta for runners who want to stay active for life.

02/13/2026

While minimalist shoes certainly aren’t a requirement and aren’t feasible for everyone, research increasingly shows that the foot itself *when strong and mobile* is better at managing load than any artificial support (AKA shoes or insoles).

But how do you know if you have the strength and mobility required for minimalist shoes?

Before you make the transition, make sure you have these 3 things:

1. Adequate ankle and foot mobility - If you don’t have the motion, your body will steal it from somewhere else.

2. Intrinsic foot strength - Can you control your toes? Can you do toe yoga without cramping immediately? Minimalist shoes expose weakness fast.

3. Single leg balance with eyes open and closed - If you can’t control your body barefoot and still, adding speed and load isn’t step one.

Build the capacity first, then transition gradually. Your feet (and your body) will thank you!

01/21/2026

Runners often overlook the importance of strong feet for maintaining happy, consistent miles.

Your feet are your foundation, but most runners never train them directly. If your feet are weak, everything up the chain has to work overtime.

Try these simple (but sneaky-hard) foot strengthening exercises:

• Toe spreads
• Toe yoga
• Single-leg calf raises
• Plantar fascia massage with a lacrosse ball
• Single-leg hops

Add them to your warm-up or strength days and let your feet actually do their job.

12/11/2025

Treadmills get a bad rep. But honestly? They’re one of the best tools runners aren’t using enough.

Here’s why hopping on the belt can actually make you a stronger, more consistent runner:

🔥 Controlled pacing (no wind, no stoplights, no trying to beat the stranger passing you)
🔥 Perfect environment for form work
🔥 Softer, predictable surface = great for injury recovery
🔥 Crisp, structured speed sessions
🔥 Built-in hill training without hunting for a hill
🔥 And of course, it builds a different kind of mental grit

Treadmill miles count. They transfer. And sometimes they’re exactly what your body (and schedule) needs.

How do you feel about treadmill running? Love it, tolerate it, or an absolute no?

11/28/2025

🔥 BLACK FRIDAY DEAL 🔥
Only 10 Running Analysis & Injury Prevention Packages available!
Get 3 PT-led sessions for $340 (20% off the regular 3-session rate).
Finish the year feeling strong and confident in your runs.

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Don’t wait—these will go fast.

11/25/2025

Getting ready for your Turkey Trot? Start with dynamic stretching. Here’s why it helps.

You’ve probably heard that short, dynamic stretches work better before a run while longer static holds belong after. The reason has more to do with your nervous system than with muscle length.

Your muscles and tendons have built-in sensors that monitor changes in length and tension. They communicate to decide what your tissues can handle without triggering a protective response. When you use brief 5–10 second stretches for a few reps before you run, you guide those signals. You’re letting your system know

“This range is safe. You don’t need to tighten up when I move here.”

If you hold a stretch too long before running, you can create a temporary dip in performance, which is why static stretching works better after your Turkey Trot.

Give yourself a few focused dynamic reps before race day. You’ll feel more prepared and more fluid when the run begins.

Happy Trotting!

11/21/2025

Strapped for time but still want an effective glute workout?
 Here’s a quick, travel-friendly “cross training on the go” workout featuring bridge variations you can do anywhere with just a loop band.

Glute bridges aren’t just a “booty” exercise. They’re one of the most effective ways to build hip stability and reduce injury risk, especially in runners.

Do 10–15 reps of each, or make it a quick circuit when you’re short on time or traveling.

Your glutes are one of your most important assets as a runner. Keep them strong, even on the go.
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11/18/2025

Helping runners and active individuals recover quickly and effectively is always my goal, but never at the expense of personalization. Every plan I create starts with a thorough assessment and an understanding of your story. Hearing feedback like this fuels the passion behind OutRun and reminds me why individualized care is so important. Thank you for letting me be a part of your journey back to strong, healthy movement. 🏃‍♀️💙

11/14/2025

Do you have a desk job and notice pain or stiffness through your upper back and neck as the day goes on?

Even if you don’t have a desk job, we still spend much of our day slouched and looking down to scroll through our phones, read a book, or eat a meal. And yes, I’m guilty of this too!

Here are a few exercises you can do while you’re stuck at your desk (or scrolling through instagram) that get you out of the slouched, head forward position so you can maintain your mobility and avoid tech neck!

11/12/2025

Just runner things🤷‍♀️ Send your favorite one to your running friends

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11/04/2025

A few of Dr. Melissa’s favorite things: Squats, unique races, a massage stick, fruit snacks on long runs, and treating runners of course!

What are some of your favorites?

10/29/2025

Things that haunt every PT’s dreams 👻
A narrow toe box, ignored pain, Dr. Google, skipped recovery, and the “no pain, no gain” mentality
Take care of your body, friends. It’s the only one you’ve got!

10/23/2025

Nothing makes my day quite like hearing from happy patients!

Thank you for the kind words 💙

If you’re ready to start your PT journey with OutRun, schedule a discovery call or initial evaluation appointment today!

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1 West Court Square, Suite 100
Decatur, GA
30030

Opening Hours

Tuesday	2pm - 7pm
Friday	7am - 12pm

Website

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