Physical Therapist
Hey, my name’s Clay! I’m a doctor of physical therapy, running coach, running research enthusiast, former collegiate track and cross country athlete, and longtime member of the local running community in Augusta, GA.
I love helping runners manage injuries, prevent future ones, and improve their running performance. I have a particular passion for getting runners excited about lifting weights and demonstrating the value of strength training to not only prevent injuries but improve racing performance.
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I’ve merged decades of competitive running experience, physical therapy education, and specialized research to develop and refine my treatment methods.
This multifaceted approach allows my clients to avoid all of the common pitfalls runners typically face within the restrictive insurance based model.
My physical therapy evaluations are designed specifically for runners and include a battery of evidence-based tests and measurements to identify any deficits in mobility, strength, movement control, power, and the running gait cycle itself.
I use this data to create an individualized rehabilitation strategy to address these deficits and build lower body strength and resilience to prevent future injuries.
When you trust me with your health, time, and financial resources, I will provide the highest level of care possible. I believe it is my professional and ethical responsibility to provide transparent prices so you can make an informed decision about your care.
15-minutes
Free
This video or phone consultation will allow me to hear your story, training and injury history, current goals, and other health-related information to determine if our services are right for you and answer any questions you may have.
60-90 minutes
60 min: $150
90 min: $200
A thorough evaluation is critical to determine your strengths, weaknesses, and any other health/training factors. This evaluation will include assessments of pain during activities, full lower extremity and torso strength, range of motion and mobility, neuromuscular control with running-specific tasks, and more.
60 minutes
$150/each
Treatment sessions will be based on information obtained from the consult, initial evaluation, response to current treatment, home exercise prescription, and current goals.
Clay helped me gain strength and position to become competitive again. He took time to figure out my trouble spots and find exercises to help improve them. Five stars!!
“Dr. Holton’s experience as a competitive collegiate runner and a physical therapist provided me the best possible coaching for my running program! He helped me navigate my individual running challenges like building a proper training plan, strength training volume, body composition, personal running technique questions and more! Thanks to Dr. Holton’s training guidance, I’ve been enjoying pain-free running for years and continue to see my performance improve!”
Clay helped me gain strength and position to become competitive again. He took time to figure out my trouble spots and find exercises to help improve them. Five stars!!
