PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR RUNNERS IN KENNEWICK, WA

Find your stride & get back on course. Your next race is waiting.

I know, you just want to feel like yourself again. I’ve been there too - starting from square one and building back up to running at a pace that feels like normal. It’s possible, but you’ve gotta have the right support and treatment that’s specific to your body and your goals. Praying for the pain to “just go away” isn’t going to cut it anymore. Your next PR is right around the corner.

At Game Changer, we help runners in the Kennewick and Tri-Cities area recover from injury, get strong, and return to running with a lower risk for reinjury (and you’ll likely run faster, too!)

This isn’t your average physical therapy for runners.
It’s time to level up your recovery and get to work.

Helping runners in the Kennewick area overcome:

  • Knee pain

  • IT band syndrome

  • Shin splints

  • Achilles tendonitis

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Runner’s Knee

  • Patellar tendonitis

  • Ankle sprains

  • Meniscus tears and meniscus repairs

  • Ligament tears - knee and ankle

  • Low back pain

  • Hip pain

  • Labrum tears

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Oxford dictionary describes it as “the treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.”

    But to put it simply, physical therapists are the mechanics of the body. We get you feeling better, without all the pain (hell to the yeah).

    We help you move, groove, and get back to living your best life. Because nobody has time to be injured and life is way too short to not live a life you love.

  • Nope! My clinic policy and Washington State law allows you to go see a physical therapist directly WITHOUT the need for a referral from your doctor (yay!).

    However, if you plan to submit for insurance reimbursement, you’ll want to check with your insurance company to see if they require one. Just call the number on the back of your insurance card and the agent can tell you whether your plan requires you to have a referral for physical therapy.

  • The short answer is: no. I do not bill insurance directly. However, after each visit you will receive a superbill that you can submit to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement. You can also use your HSA/FSA card here.

    The long answer: I work for you, not the insurance company. Not billing insurance means that I can provide you with a full 55-minute session, one-on-one support, and the most effective treatment for your current condition. This means that your care is based on what you actually need, not just what your insurance pays for. This allows me to take a more comprehensive approach to your rehab by treating multiple areas (if needed), reviewing and editing your current workout routine, and working to prevent future injuries.

  • I truly love working with all athletes and helping them get back in the game.

    Some of the athletes I’ve worked with include: runners, hockey players, soccer players, softball players, baseball players, Crossfit athletes, and cyclists.

  • I’d recommend wearing whatever you’d normally wear to the gym. You want to be comfortable because we will be moving.

    It also depends on where you’re injured. If you normally wear pants to the gym but experience leg pain, bring a pair of shorts as well. If you normally wear a t-shirt but have shoulder pain, please bring a tank top so I can get a better look at the area. The more I can see and observe the injured area, the better!

    But as always, your comfort is most important.

  • So we’ve booked the initial evaluation - now, what’s the next step?

    You’ll receive welcome emails from my software, PTEverywhere. You’ll be asked to sign-in (create an account) and fill out the intake paperwork online. If you are not able to fill out the information online, please reach out to kacie@ptgamechanger.com for assistance.

    Once all of your paperwork is signed, it’s a go! Next up, initial evaluation.

  • Welcome to Game Changer! I ask that you arrive about 5 minutes before the start of your appointment. Please feel free to wait in your car or enjoy a little shopping inside the Runners Soul store.

    At the time of your appointment, I will meet you inside Runners Soul and walk you back to my office for your session.

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