Running

At Birmingham Physical Therapy our therapists are specifically trained in the assessment and treatment of runners and running related injuries. Our running program includes a full body physical fitness evaluation where we will look at your mobility, flexibility, strength, and stability to identify areas that maybe contributing to injury and/or lost performance. We will also perform a biomechanical gait analysis that includes slow motion video analysis to accurately determine your cadence, foot strike pattern, stride length and vertical travel, all of which can affect the ground reaction forces that are responsible for many running injuries. We will also evaluate your shoe to see if they are right for you. No one running style is right for everyone and it is determined by a thorough history of running problems/injuries, physical exam, body type, and training goals. For more information about our running program, see our Running Program Brochure or call the clinic at (205) 298-9101.

Golf

As the popularity of golf has risen, the perception of golf as a passive sport has fallen. The current perception is that a golfer needs to be physically fit and proactive about training to perform at his/her highest level, just as in any other sport. The goal of the golf program at Birmingham Physical Therapy is to design a fitness/wellness program specific to the individual to improve performance and decrease risk of injury. Other benefits include of the program include the following:

• Pain free golf
• Improved flexibility
• Learn proper body mechanics
• Increase the longevity of your game

The golf program at Birmingham Physical Therapy is overseen by Chris Fountain, PT, OCS, MTC. Chris specializes in the evaluation and treatment of spine and golf related injuries. In 2003, he worked part-time as a physical therapist on the PGA Tour. For more information, please see our Golf Program Brochure .

CrossFit

With the continued rise in the popularity of CrossFit, Birmingham Physical Therapy has recognized the need in our community for specialized support of these athletes. We aim to support our local athletes by providing evaluation and treatment services aimed at keeping you in the gym and maximizing your ability to fully participate in CrossFit workouts. We offer movement screens to identify deficits that may be limiting your workouts and prescribe exercises to correct these deficits. We also offer a range of treatment strategies, including dry needling, taping, and manual therapy, to treat any injuries that may occur and safely return you to full gym workouts as quickly as possible. We actively work with CrossFit gyms in our area to develop the best programs possible for our athletes. Call the clinic at (205) 298-9101 for more information on services that may benefit you.