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1-on-1 physical therapy & running coaching to help runners overcome injuries, gain strength, and run resiliently.

Dr. Clay Holton

Physical Therapist

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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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How is my practice different?

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.

Our Level of Care

  • Undivided one-on-one attention
  • Up-to-date with relevant research
  • Understands running programming and its effects on therapy
  • Backgrounds in running and strength training
  • Availability for follow-up by text, call, or email
  • Individualized exercise prescription based on current deficits, goals, and training habits
  • Physical therapy that compliments training goals and will aim to keep you running and lifting as much as possible
  • Clear guidance on path forward. We re-assess every single session and update exercise prescription and training based on responses to treatment
  • Work with the same provider or two-person team with full alignment on your rehabilitation, treatment strategies, and training goals

Standard Level of Care

  • 2-3 patients at a time
  • Outdated information
  • Doesn't understand the complexities of running training
  • Weak and slow
  • Unable to ask questions between sessions
  • Cookie-cutter, pre-made exercise programs only partially relevant to your goals and training
  • Overemphasizes rest so you'll get deconditioned while rehabbing your injury and are unsure of your ability to train adequately
  • Re-assessments occur every 4 weeks and are primarily based on outcome measures requested by insurance companies who don't understand your goals or preferences
  • See multiple therapists who often aren't aligned with their treatment strategies or patient goals due to a busy outpatient environment

Physical Therapy for Runners

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.

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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.

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Pricing

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.

Consultation

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.

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Physical Therapy Evaluation

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.

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Physical Therapy Treatment Sessions

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.

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Testimonials

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!!

5/5

Bryana Schmidt

“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!”

5/5

Andrew Hahn

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!!

5/5

Travis Jarvis

We provide one-on-one physical therapy and personal training sessions in Augusta, GA. We treat a variety of conditions but specialize in helping runners overcome injuries and run stronger than they were before.

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