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Force Labs Physical Therapy & Performance provides individualized, performance-driven care for runners, strength athletes, and active individuals. Services are built around objective assessment, progressive strength training, and clear return-to-activity decision-making.
Below is an overview of the primary services offered and how care at Force Labs is structured to support your goals.
HOW CARE IS DELIVERED
HOW CARE IS DELIVERED
Care at Force Labs is intentionally structured to support higher-level activity and performance. Rather than treating diagnoses in isolation, services are guided by objective assessment, strength deficits, and sport-specific demands.
Key principles:
One-on-one sessions, every visit
Objective strength and performance testing when appropriate
Progressive loading and strength-based rehab
Clear guidance between sessions
Return-to-sport decisions guided by data, not timelines
CORE SERVICES
CORE SERVICES
Performance Physical Therapy
Performance Physical Therapy
Designed for runners, lifters, and active individuals dealing with injury, pain, or limitations that interfere with training, lifting, or sport.
What it includes:
Comprehensive initial evaluation
Movement and strength assessment
Identification of meaningful deficits
Individualized rehab programming
Education around loading, symptoms, and progression
When this service is a good fit
ACL reconstruction (pre- and post-op)
Meniscus injuries or repairs
Tendon-related pain (Achilles, patellar, hip)
Persistent or recurrent injuries
Return-to-running or return-to-lifting after injury
Running Evaluation
Running Evaluation
For runners dealing with pain, repeated injuries, or uncertainty around training progression.
Review of training history and load management
What it includes:
Review of training history and load management
Movement and strength assessment relevant to running
Running-specific assessment as appropriate
Identification of strength or capacity limitations
Clear recommendations for training and rehab integration
When this service is a good fit
Lateral hip pain
Achilles pain
Bone stress injuries
Recurrent running-related pain
Return-to-run planning after injury
Strength & Return-to-Sport Coaching
Strength & Return-to-Sport Coaching
Athletes transitioning from rehab back to performance, or those needing structured strength progression alongside training.
What it includes
What it includes
Progressive strength programming
Return-to-sport or return-to-lifting planning
Monitoring of tolerance and progress
Integration with sport or training demands
Hybrid in-person + remote options when appropriate
When this service is a good fit
Post-rehab transition phases
ACL return-to-sport progression
Strength athletes rebuilding capacity
Athletes needing structured loading guidance
Objective Strength & Performance Testing
Individuals who want clearer insight into strength deficits, asymmetries, and readiness for progression. Testing can be used as a standalone service or integrated into ongoing rehab or performance programming.
What it includes
Isolated muscle force testing
Limb symmetry assessment
ACL-related progress metrics
Strength benchmarks relevant to sport or activity
Repeat testing to track change over time
Why this matters
Objective testing helps remove guesswork from rehab and return-to-sport decisions by providing measurable data to guide progression.
CONDITIONS & INJURIES COMMONLY WORKED WITH
CONDITIONS & INJURIES COMMONLY WORKED WITH
While care is always individualized and guided by assessment rather than diagnosis alone, Force Labs commonly works with the following:
Ankle & Foot
Ankle & Foot
Achilles tendinopathy
Post-operative Achilles repair or rupture
Plantar heel pain
Ankle pain related to running or jumping
Bone Health & Stress-Related Injuries
Bone Health & Stress-Related Injuries
Stress reactions and stress fractures
Osteopenia and osteoporosis–related considerations
Post–non-surgical (closed) fractures
Return-to-impact planning following bone injury
Hip
Hip
Femoracetabular impingement (FAI)
Lateral hip pain
Groin/adductor and hip flexor strains
Load-related hip pain in runners
Knee
Knee
ACL reconstruction (pre- and post-operative)
Meniscus injuries and repairs
Patellofemoral pain
Patellar Tendinopathy
Shoulder
Shoulder
Rotator cuff–related shoulder pain
Post-operative rotator cuff repair
Shoulder instability and post-dislocation rehab
Post–Bankart repair
Lifting- and overhead-related shoulder pain
Important Note
Important Note
If your condition isn’t listed, that doesn’t mean care may not be appropriate. The focus is on understanding tissue capacity, loading tolerance, and the demands of your sport or training — not fitting care into a diagnosis checklist
No Referral Required
No Referral Required
Virginia is a direct access state, meaning you do not need a physician referral to begin physical therapy. You can schedule an evaluation and continue care without first seeing a doctor.
Coordination with your physician can still occur if imaging, referrals, or medical input become appropriate.
Not Sure Which Service Is Right for You?
If you’re unsure where to start, a free consult is the best first step to clarify fit, expectations, and next steps.
A brief, no-obligation conversation to discuss your injury, goals, and how care at Force Labs works. This is not a treatment session.
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