Don't Let Running Injuries Keep You Sidelined
Nagging aches, repeated setbacks and generic exercise sheets can derail your training. You deserve a plan built around how you run.
Pain That Keeps Coming Back
Rest alone rarely fixes the root cause, so the same injury flares up again.
Miles Lost to Guesswork
Training around pain stalls your progress and puts your race goals on hold.
Rushed Visits
Shared attention and cookie-cutter plans leave you unsure what is really wrong.
Why Raleigh Runners Choose Our Physical Therapy
Factor Physio is a Raleigh physical therapy clinic led by Dr. Sarabeth Leonard and Dr. Matt Hamlet, both endurance athletes. Expect premium, one-on-one care that finds the root cause so you can recover faster.
✓ One-on-one with your physical therapist for the entire session
✓ Dry needling, cupping and exercises included in your session price
✓ No physician referral needed with North Carolina direct access
Your 3-Step Running Physical Therapy Plan
Getting back to pain-free miles is simple. Here is how we work with Raleigh runners from the first visit on.
1. Evaluate
A 60-minute visit with a full injury assessment, run/walk analysis if appropriate, and goal setting.
2. Treat
Hands-on care, dry needling, cupping and exercises, all included in your session.
3. Perform
Strength work and gait cues help you return to running and stay there.
Running Physical Therapy for Injuries in Raleigh
Searching for running physical therapy near me? We assess how you move to find the root cause, not just the sore spot, so you can get back to your miles with confidence.
✓ Achilles tendinopathy, runner's knee and IT band syndrome
✓ Shin splints, plantar fasciitis and hamstring strains
✓ Hip pain, low back pain and overuse injuries
Runners in Raleigh Rate Us 5.0 on Google
5.0 stars across 32 Google reviews from Raleigh runners and endurance athletes.
★★★★★ Mary P.
“Sarabeth has been absolutely essential in my running journey the past couple of years. I’m 100% a better runner because of her expertise and care.”
★★★★★ Arthur F.
“She’s been able to quickly diagnose and treat my issues while providing a plan that gets me back to running far quicker than I expected going in.”
★★★★★ Carolyn M.
“Since I started working with Matt, I have been pain free for over a year and a half.”
Meet Your Raleigh Physical Therapy Team
Doctors of Physical Therapy who are endurance athletes
Founder | Physical Therapist | Coach | Athlete
Dr. Sarabeth Leonard, PT, DPT, CSCS, USAT-1
Duke DPT, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Triathlon Level 1 coach. A Kona Ironman World Championships and Boston qualifier, she specializes in running gait analysis and root-cause care for Achilles, knee and hip pain.
Physical Therapist | Coach | Athlete
Dr. Matt Hamlet, PT, DPT, USAT-1
Elon DPT and USA Triathlon Level 1 coach who works with endurance athletes of all levels. He combines hands-on manual therapy, mobility and strength programs, and biomechanical analysis to help you build back stronger.
Find Factor Physio in Raleigh, NC
Address
Inside FX Fitness at Ironworks
1101 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Ste 165
Raleigh, NC 27604
Contact
(919) 548-7807
Opening Hours
Mon
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Sat - Sun
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Running Physical Therapy FAQs
Answers about care, costs and getting started in Raleigh
Do I need a referral?
No. North Carolina direct access means you can book without a physician referral.
Do you accept insurance?
We are cash-pay, with all treatment included in the session price. HSA/FSA accepted.
What happens at the first visit?
A 60-minute, $249 evaluation with injury assessment, run/walk analysis if appropriate, goal setting and treatment.
Can you analyze my running form?
Yes. Our 60-minute Running Gait Analysis ($249) reviews stride, cadence and muscle activation.
How do I get there from Downtown Raleigh?
We are just 7 minutes (2.1 miles) away. Head up Wake Forest Rd and continue onto Atlantic Ave, then use GPS for the final approach to Suite 165 inside FX Fitness at Ironworks.
Still have questions? Book a free 15-minute discovery call.
