He has helped me make tremendous progress in addressing shoulder and back issues that have limited my movement for years. I highly recommend Joe!"

Highly recommend this practice to runners & other athletes who are looking for a PT practice that just gets it. 100% worth the investment!

This is the best PT practice in the area! I have been working with Pam Norton, who is amazingly trained and skilled."

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Don't Let Running Injuries Sideline Your Goals

Without proper running physical therapy, you risk chronic pain, recurring injuries, and missing your next race.

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Generic PT doesn't understand the unique demands of running

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Poor running mechanics lead to repetitive stress injuries

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Training through pain without expert care causes long-term damage

Why Choose Us?

Specialized Running PT in Washington, DC

Discover why runners choose Norton Physical Therapy and Performance for comprehensive running physical therapy and performance enhancement.

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Running Gait Analysis

Comprehensive movement assessment to identify and correct harmful running patterns.

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Runner-Specific Treatment

Targeted therapy for common running injuries: IT band, plantar fasciitis, shin splints.

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Full 60-Minute Sessions

Complete one-on-one care from running specialists—no assistants or rushed visits.

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How It Works

Your Running Recovery Process

Our proven approach gets you back to running stronger, faster, and injury-free for the long haul.

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Schedule Your Running Assessment 

Comprehensive evaluation including gait analysis and movement screening.

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Get Your Custom Running Plan

Personalized treatment targeting your specific running goals and challenges.

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Run Stronger and Pain-Free

Return to training with improved mechanics and injury prevention strategies.

What Our Patients Say

Discover why patients choose Norton Physical Therapy and Performance as their trusted PT clinic

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"I love Kelly and this whole PT practice! Kelly spends a full hour with me. My tennis elbow and severe neck & shoulder pain are so much better. I love that they don’t only show you exercises. She also does massage, gentle manipulation and dry needling. I highly recommend them."

Joya Banerjee
Joya Banerjee
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"Dr. Joe Norton and his team are total pros that develop treatment plans based on your lifestyle. I’d highly recommend to anyone! I live an extremely active lifestyle—lifting heavy, walking a lot, running and on my feet a lot as I teach fitness classes. I came to Joe with left hip pain, through Joe’s treatment plan, we improved my running form, gained more mobility in my hips and lower back and my pain is gone!"

Tana Bosshard
Tana Bosshard
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"This practice and team (especially Luke) are unmatched! With Luke’s guidance, I am up and running stronger than ever before in a matter of weeks! I cannot thank him and the team enough. Getting back to running was imperative for my quality of life and I could not have done it without Joe Norton’s practice I will forever be grateful for what they have done for me."

Louise Weidner
Louise Weidner
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"Luke was a fantastic PT, would absolutely recommend to any runner! I was managing some knee and hip flexor pain, and he helped me get through my race fully healthy and fit!"

Peter Schlachte
Peter Schlachte
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"I'm thrilled to share my positive experience from working with Luke at Joe Norton, who played a pivotal role in my recovery from Achilles tendonitis. His expertise, personalized care, and dedication empowered me to not only overcome the injury but also achieve a remarkable milestone – running the New York City Marathon. I am deeply grateful for his support throughout this journey, and I wholeheartedly recommend Joe Norton to anyone in need of effective rehabilitation."

Shani Rosenstock Schiano
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Get Back to Running Today!

Connect with our running physical therapy experts to discuss your goals, learn about our runner-focused approach, and take the first step toward pain-free running.

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