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RETURN TO RUN

Missing the wind in your face as you crest the hill?  

Getting ready for a running event? 

Wishing you could run like you did before your injury?

Looking for a way to return to running safely?

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Get personalized recommendations that can help you recover, avoid further injury, and improve your performance!

Physical Therapy can:

 

  • Provide guidance in gradual transition back to running.

  • Bridge the gap between recovery from an injury and a successful return to running.

  • Help you meet your training and racing goals.

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DeeAnn
Dougherty

Our Specialist in Physical Therapy for Recovery & Race Preparation

DeeAnn Dougherty is an Orthopedic Specialist certified by the American Physical Therapy Association and a Certified Manual Physical Therapist through the North American Institute of Manual Therapy. Dee Ann is a USA Track & Field Level II Long Distance Running Coach, with a coaching certification from the Road Runners Club of America, and has served as a coach for both the beginning and advanced Portland Marathon Training Clinics for 20 years. DeeAnn has been a committed distance runner for 50 years.

Learn more about DeeAnn >

What to Expect:

Your Physical Therapist will conduct a detailed assessment of your joint mobility and strength to design a customized program that will both mentally and physically prepare you to successfully return to running.  You and your Physical Therapist will work closely to evaluate your goals, prepare for the future, and create an individualized training program. 

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Biomechanical Assessment:
 
  • Flexibility

  • Strength

  • Balance

  • Alignment

  • Gait Analysis

  • Shoe Evaluation

 
Treatment:
 
  • Corrective and supplemental exercises

  • Personalized training plan

  • Strategies to avoid pain and injury

  • Shoe recommendations

  • Custom orthotics if necessary

  • Guidance and support to help you meet your goals

Connect is committed to helping you become the best version of yourself! To sign up, please email us at beyond@connectoregon.com.

CONTACT
US

Monday–Friday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
By Appointment only.


Contact the Office:

info@connectoregon.com
Tel. 503.974.9078
Fax. 503.974.9083



Contact the Billing Office:
billing@connectoregon.com

503.924.7628

VISIT
US

12540 SW 68th Ave
Tigard, OR 97223
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Interested in scheduling an appointment or finding out more about the practice? Contact us today with your questions. We will aim to respond as quickly and helpfully as possible.

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WITH US

Have a question for one of our PTs? Need more information about a Beyond class? Connect with us today to speak with someone on our team! 

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