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Injuries are an inevitable part of running—and helping athletes navigate them is what we do best.
Expert Guidance.At Backroads Endurance Company, we specialize in getting runners back to training safely and efficiently through a streamlined, data-informed rehab process. Every runner receives a personalized Rehab Roadmap—a targeted return-to-run plan that includes gait analysis, training load review, cross-training and strength guidance, and key decisions around shoe wear, terrain, and running form.
Whether in person or virtual, our approach delivers clarity, structure, and real-time responsiveness. Your Initial Assessment includes a full movement screen, training audit, and conversation about the variables that matter most to your recovery—so we can build a plan that adapts as you do. |
Gait & Training Analysis:
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A Gait & Training Analysis sets the foundation for your Rehab Roadmap. We discuss how your training load, shoe choice and biomechanics shape your overall load profile, and gives us potential rehab levers to pull.
Click here to see a PDF example of our Gait Analysis approach. |
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DURABILITY PROGRAM:
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Your Durability Program details the specific strength and mobility exercises you've been given to address your injury. Exercise video links, technique notes, and suggested sets / reps.
Get a free customized program for yourself now. |
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Rehab Roadmap:
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The Rehab Roadmap delivers daily guidance on how to tackle your training schedule. Together, we'll build your weekly schedule with your injury in mind - providing guidance on run modifications, cross training, strength work, pain guidelines, shoe recommendations, and more.
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Comprehensive Care, Wherever you are:
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Whether you’re in the clinic or across the country, we deliver high-level treatment tailored to runners. Our hands-on care includes skilled manual therapy techniques to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and restore function. This may involve joint mobilizations, deep tissue or sports massage, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, blood flow restriction therapy, electrical stimulation, and more.
For those not local—or simply looking for convenient, effective follow-up—we also offer Virtual Care sessions. These remote visits are fully integrated with your Rehab Roadmap, providing expert guidance on loading strategies, rehab progression, cross-training, and training adjustments. You'll receive the same strategic planning and personalized support, all delivered with the flexibility and affordability of telehealth. Whether you’re checking in after an in-person visit or starting from scratch, we meet you where you are—literally and clinically. |
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Why aren't you in-network?
The traditional in-network insurance model simply doesn’t reimburse physical therapy practices enough to provide high-quality, one-on-one care. Declining payments from insurance companies have forced in-network clinics to see multiple patients at once, shorten appointment times, and increase the number of daily visits just to stay afloat. This approach sacrifices the quality of care and limits the time and attention each patient receives.
Our model prioritizes your recovery through personalized, highly skilled, 60-minute physical therapy sessions. You’ll receive a comprehensive Rehab Roadmap, a tailored Durability Program, and ongoing communication with your physical therapist to support your progress. This exceptional level of care is only possible through a cash-pay or out-of-network model.
Our model prioritizes your recovery through personalized, highly skilled, 60-minute physical therapy sessions. You’ll receive a comprehensive Rehab Roadmap, a tailored Durability Program, and ongoing communication with your physical therapist to support your progress. This exceptional level of care is only possible through a cash-pay or out-of-network model.
Do you accept my insurance?
Depends on your insurance plan. Please click here and we'll follow-up with details regarding your insurance coverage and your exact cost for care.
Can I use my FSA or HSA?
Yes! You can use your flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) to pay for our services.
Can I bill my insurance for reimbursement?
Our billing team will handle your insurance claim where you will receive transparent, up-to-date billing information, including insurance coverage details, the status of your deductible, and an estimate of your financial responsibility for future visits.
If you prefer to submit your own claims, most non-Medicare patients can do so for treatments received at our clinic. We make this process easy by providing detailed super-bills, which include all the necessary information for reimbursement.
If you prefer to submit your own claims, most non-Medicare patients can do so for treatments received at our clinic. We make this process easy by providing detailed super-bills, which include all the necessary information for reimbursement.
Do I need a referral script from a doctor?
No. In the state of Indiana, no referral is needed to see a physical therapist. If you question your need to see your doctor first, feel free to call us at (646) 360-0799 to discuss!
Physical therapy is a great first stop. If your condition requires detailed attention like an MRI or Xray, we will refer you to the appropriate specialist right away.
Physical therapy is a great first stop. If your condition requires detailed attention like an MRI or Xray, we will refer you to the appropriate specialist right away.
What should I expect?
For In-Person Sessions:
In-Between Visits:
For Virtual Sessions:
- Each visit is a dedicated 30 or 60 minutes of one-on-one care with your Doctor of Physical Therapy.
- During your first visit, we’ll take the time to thoroughly discuss your history and experience, perform comprehensive assessments to identify the root cause of your pain, and outline a clear plan for what to expect moving forward.
- Follow-up visits begin with a review of your progress—what worked, what didn’t, and how you’ve felt since your last session.
- Sessions typically include hands-on manual therapy in the initial stages, followed by targeted mobility and strength exercises to address your specific needs.
In-Between Visits:
- After your first visit, you’ll leave with a personalized Durability Program—a detailed plan outlining exactly how to integrate strength training alongside your running and cross-training. This program is designed to evolve with you, progressing over time and updated at each physical therapy session to ensure it aligns with your goals and recovery.
For Virtual Sessions:
- We’ll make the most of your home setup, so bring any weights, bands, mats, rollers, or other exercise equipment you already have.
- Your program will be tailored to the equipment you have available, ensuring it fits seamlessly into your routine.
- Arrive dressed and ready to move!
How Long is each session?
Your first visit is an evaluation that takes 60 minutes.
Follow-up visits are 30 or 60 minutes in length.
Follow-up visits are 30 or 60 minutes in length.
What should I wear?
- Be prepared to use the gym space and treadmill, so come dressed ready to move.
- Wear shorts if we’re focusing on the lower body, and a t-shirt or tank top for upper-body work to allow for better assessment.
- Don’t forget your running shoes—we’ll evaluate wear patterns and perform a gait analysis to ensure a comprehensive approach.
