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Running Resources

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ProActive Rehabilitation & Wellness Running Resources Can Help You If…

You experience pain when running…

 

You want information and answers about common running injuries…

 

You need insight and guidance from experienced professionals…

 

You want to learn as much as you can to become a pain-free, lifelong runner…

You experience regular running injuries…

 

You want to learn about recovery and getting back to running…

 

You want to know more about recovering from common running injuries…

 

You’re looking for healthcare guides that will empower you to take charge of your recovery…

Check out our Running Resources down below…

Digital Downloads & Courses

Knowledge, training plans, and programs to help you become a lifelong, pain-free runner!

The Natural Runner Program (eBook)

Natural Runner eBook

Price: $9.99

What’s In It: eBook with 8-Week Training Program

Coming Soon!

The Natural Runner Training Course

Running Resources

Price: $49.00

What’s In It: 8-Week Course Aimed at Improving Running Form, Reducing Injury Risk, and Improving Performance on the Trail or the Track 

Intrinsic Foot Strengthening for Runners

Foot Exercises

Price: $1.99

What’s In It: 4 Core Foot Exercises to Increase Intrinsic Foot Strength

Length: 1 Page

Check out Our Running Books Available In-Clinic or on Amazon

You Can Do Hard Things: A Physical Therapist’s Guide to a Half Marathon

Half Marathon Running Resource

What’s Included:

  • Necessary (and useful) equipment to successfully complete a half marathon
  • Tips and strategies for training, recovery, and preparation for a half marathon
  • Information about hydration and nutrition during your training and in preparation for race day
  • A complete, 10-week training program which includes a 4-day training schedule with week-by-week mileage guidance
  • Illustrated guide to exercises, stretches, and cross-training activities to help you prepare, perform, and complete your first half marathon

Half Marathon Review

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The Natural Runner : 8 Weeks to Pain-Free Running

Natural Runner eBook

Available in Kindle & Paperback, this book covers:

  • The basic theories, ideas and research about minimalist and barefoot footwear
  • Transitioning away from conventional, supportive shoes towards minimalist or barefoot shoes while preventing injuries
  • Changing from a heel-strike to a fore-foot strike when running
  • An 8-week transition training program that covers the exercises, stretches, and workout routine to successfully transition to natural running, regardless of the shoes you choose to wear.

Natural Running Review

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Minimalist Running: The Ultimate 8-Week Plan to Pain-Free & Natural Running

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Minimal Running Augusta GA

Available on Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover, this book answers the questions:

  • What is minimalist running?
  • What are the benefits of minimalist running?
  • How do I transition to minimalist running without injury?
  • What do I need to know about minimalist or barefoot shoes?
  • How do I transition to minimalist footwear?
  • How long does it take to transition to minimalist footwear or barefoot shoes?
  • What is proper running form?
  • What does an effective transition training plan look like?

This book also delivers an 8-week transition training program used to successfully transition from conventional running & supportive, cushioned shoes to a more natural, forefoot running form with (or without) barefoot or minimalist shoes. It covers the exercises, stretches, and workout routines to successfully transition to natural running, regardless of the shoes you choose to wear.

Articles & Insights about Running

Barefoot Walking Plantar Fasciitis

Barefoot Walking to Decrease Pain From Plantar Fasciitis

Could reducing foot pain from plantar fasciitis really be as simple was barefoot walking? If you've been looking around the inter webs, you've probably seen a chart circulating social media showing that walking in bare feet reduces pain more than walking in shoes....
Half Marathon

A Physical Therapist’s Guide to a Half Marathon

Considering Signing Up for Your First Half Marathon? If you've been following us for a while, you know that our team likes to exercises and stay fit. In fact, a couple of us would consider ourselves runners. So, with the weather warming up and some of us dusting off...
The Movement Movement Podcast

All About Minimalist Running: Rafi Salazar on The MOVEMENT Movement Podcast

You've probably seen our posts and articles on The Natural Runner and transitioning to minimalist footwear. I was recently interviewed by Steven Sashen on The MOVEMENT Movement Podcast. It was a great experience! We talked about how to enjoy natural running in 8...
Running in the Rain

Running in the Rain: Tips and Ultimate Guide for a Refreshing Workout

Running in the rain can be a unique and invigorating experience for avid runners. While many might opt to stay indoors during inclement weather, running in the rain offers its own set of challenges and rewards. In this article, we explore valuable tips to help you...
Running for Mental Health

Running vs. Antidepressants: Exploring the Benefits Running for Mental Health

How does running compare to antidepressants? In today's fast-paced world, mental health concerns have become increasingly prevalent. People are constantly seeking effective ways to manage their emotional well-being and find relief from conditions like depression and...
Proper Running Form

Avoid Running Injuries with Proper Running Form

Running helps improve cardiovascular health, burn calories, and relieve stress. However, running boasts one of the highest injury rates for novice or amateurs. The truth is that many runners are at risk of injury due to improper running form. In this article, we...
Running Resources

Transitioning to Minimalist Running: How to Safely and Effectively Make the Switch

Note: This is a follow-up on a series of articles that we've written about minimalist shoes, transitioning to minimalist running, and a training program for transitioning to minimalist running.    Thinking about transitioning to minimalist running, but not sure...
Minimalist Running

Minimalist Running: The Ultimate Guide to Pain-Free and Natural Running

Note: This is a summary and follow-up article to a couple longer pieces we wrote last year about minimalist shoes & transitioning to minimalist running. We also did an article and video on transitioning to barefoot shoes and a brief review of some shoes I've tried...
How long does it take to transition to barefoot shoes?

How long does it take to transition to barefoot shoes?

How long does it take to transition to barefoot shoes? If you're thinking about getting into barefoot or minimalist running, you've probably asked "how long does it take to transition?" "Can I just take my shoes off and start running barefoot?" The short answer is,...
Barefoot Running

Minimalist Running Plan: Training Program

In this article, I share a brief version of the Natural Runner Running Plan. As with most training plans or treatment protocols, a lot of research and time went into developing it. It was something I myself used when I was tired of dealing with recurrent running...
Minimalist and Barefoot Footwear

How to Transition to Minimalist Footwear Without Injuries

Note: This is part 2 of a series covering the topic of minimalist footwear & running form/style to prevent injuries and promoting life-long healthy living habits. (Find Part 1 here) We've also created an 8-week training program and book on the subject that you can...
Barefoot Running

Thinking About Minimalist or Barefoot Shoes?

Note: This is part 1 of a series covering the topic of minimalist footwear & running form/style to prevent injuries and promoting life-long healthy living habits. (Find Part 2 here) We've also created an 8-week training program and book on the subject that you can...

Recommended Products & Equipment

In addition to our physical health resources, below, you can find products and equipment that we often recommend to patients and clients in the clinic. While a lot therapy equipment and products are very expensive, there are some options that are affordable and of good quality. Products that we link to are either ones that we use in the clinic, or similar options.

Disclosure: We do not receive any compensation from companies or products linked to on this site. We are independently owned and not in any way associated with any brands or products linked to on our site. Unless otherwise indicated in a post, no link represents our endorsement of any product. These posts may contain affiliate links. If you buy something through one of those links, you don’t pay a penny more, but we’ll get a small commission, which helps us keep the lights on and creating more content for everyone. Thanks! 

Exercise Equipment for Runners

Kinesiology Tape for Running

Foot Health Products for Running

Running Shoe Options

If you’re experiencing pain, book an appointment with us today!

Hours:

Monday - Thursday:
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday:
8:00am - 1:00pm

What People Say About Us

 

Elaine BattleElaine Battle
01:02 17 Nov 22
Great place to go. Clean environment and they sanitize between every patient. Friendly staff and helpful. They know you by name!
Shannon JacksonShannon Jackson
11:30 07 Nov 22
Specialized & customized care plans. I love e pool and land physical therapy all in one. I couldn't ask a nicer, knowledgeable beautiful team.
Deborah JenkinsDeborah Jenkins
00:40 16 Jun 22
I appreciate ProActive services. The staff has a great attitude. They listen to my issues and show concerns. The atmosphere is wonderful.Thanks for helping my issuesD. Jenkins
Maureen AkinsMaureen Akins
11:13 13 Feb 22
Front desk folks were pleasant people. They kept checking with insurance until they got a yes answer. Called us back the same day. See therapist for evaluation this week.
Jessica WhyteJessica Whyte
02:52 29 Oct 21
I have been very pleased with my overall physical therapy experience. From the office workers the actual therapy it has been professional and actually works. It has been a great experience so far . It has helped me 100% to get my strength back .
Elenora W.H.Elenora W.H.
13:26 07 Oct 21
Super friendly staff! They did phone call reminders, an option to fill out forms online. Everyone is nice and I'm happy for their help 🙂 felt very welcomed as soon as I walked in
Lindsay HinmonLindsay Hinmon
15:40 25 May 21
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Non judgemental.
Sigrid PalmerSigrid Palmer
09:13 28 Apr 21
Pro Active has the best team. Highly recommend it! Always one time and always friendly and professional. Love that place.
Patricia LittlePatricia Little
08:02 20 Apr 21
The PTs, Ptas, all the staff.are very knowledgeable, professional, personal, respectful.and courteous.They listen to my complaints and tries to resolve my issues.I have recommended 4 of my friends including myself and we love them.I have been to other Physical Therapy Clinics and Pro active Rehabilitation & Wellness is the best .I recommend everyone to give them a try.
Jessica SmithJessica Smith
15:50 09 Aug 20
I have been trying for years to get into here to see Diane Wilson. She is absolutely amazing and I recommend her highly ??I am an above knee amputee and we are walking on the treadmill. There is a total of 3 therapists there!! They are wonderful and the atmosphere is great. I love Diane she is very knowledgeable and she also is willing to get me back to walking the right way even with a prosthesis.
Elaine BattleElaine Battle
01:02 17 Nov 22
Great place to go. Clean environment and they sanitize between every patient. Friendly staff and helpful. They know you by name!
Shannon JacksonShannon Jackson
11:30 07 Nov 22
Specialized & customized care plans. I love e pool and land physical therapy all in one. I couldn't ask a nicer, knowledgeable beautiful team.
Deborah JenkinsDeborah Jenkins
00:40 16 Jun 22
I appreciate ProActive services. The staff has a great attitude. They listen to my issues and show concerns. The atmosphere is wonderful.Thanks for helping my issuesD. Jenkins
Maureen AkinsMaureen Akins
11:13 13 Feb 22
Front desk folks were pleasant people. They kept checking with insurance until they got a yes answer. Called us back the same day. See therapist for evaluation this week.
Jessica WhyteJessica Whyte
02:52 29 Oct 21
I have been very pleased with my overall physical therapy experience. From the office workers the actual therapy it has been professional and actually works. It has been a great experience so far . It has helped me 100% to get my strength back .
Elenora W.H.Elenora W.H.
13:26 07 Oct 21
Super friendly staff! They did phone call reminders, an option to fill out forms online. Everyone is nice and I'm happy for their help 🙂 felt very welcomed as soon as I walked in
Lindsay HinmonLindsay Hinmon
15:40 25 May 21
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Non judgemental.
Sigrid PalmerSigrid Palmer
09:13 28 Apr 21
Pro Active has the best team. Highly recommend it! Always one time and always friendly and professional. Love that place.
Patricia LittlePatricia Little
08:02 20 Apr 21
The PTs, Ptas, all the staff.are very knowledgeable, professional, personal, respectful.and courteous.They listen to my complaints and tries to resolve my issues.I have recommended 4 of my friends including myself and we love them.I have been to other Physical Therapy Clinics and Pro active Rehabilitation & Wellness is the best .I recommend everyone to give them a try.
Jessica SmithJessica Smith
15:50 09 Aug 20
I have been trying for years to get into here to see Diane Wilson. She is absolutely amazing and I recommend her highly ??I am an above knee amputee and we are walking on the treadmill. There is a total of 3 therapists there!! They are wonderful and the atmosphere is great. I love Diane she is very knowledgeable and she also is willing to get me back to walking the right way even with a prosthesis.
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Podcast

Rafi is the host of
The Better Outcomes Show, a podcast that explores the possibilities of a new healthcare. From time to time, he interviews guests that share helpful insight and advice for people looking to improve their health and performance. We'll share those episodes on our resources page, but you can also follow this link to listen to
the show on that site.

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Digital Products,
& Self-Paced Programs

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Our Main Clinic

2103 Reedale Ave. Augusta, GA 30906

Phone: 706-814-6887

Fax: 706-814-6587

email: info@pro-activehealth.com

Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm

Friday: 8:00am-1:00pm