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Physical Therapy practice helping active adults and runners become stronger, healthier, and happier

09/24/2025

Pam coming in next.

Master of the neck. Queen of postpartum strength & conditioning. Ruler of Joe’s universe 👑

Pam wants everyone to know PT goes way beyond just pain.

She often works with people who feel deconditioned or out of sorts within their bodies but want to get back to performing at a high level in life.

She helps them reconnect with their bodies—activating muscles, rebuilding strength, and gaining full agency over their health.

Because PT isn’t just about recovery. With Pam, it’s about reclaiming your strength and living at your best. 💥

09/23/2025

Eric not only talks the talk—he walks the walk.

In between clients, you’ll catch him perfecting his overhead squat or chasing that front lever. 💪

As a manual therapist, he’s gone the extra mile to blend hands-on skill with strength & conditioning for performance-focused PT.

After he manipulates your spine, he’s making sure you’ve got the core strength and barbell skills to keep moving forward.

Because at Norton PT, every road leads to one place: stronger, more resilient clients. 🔥

09/22/2025

The team all provided their takes on common misconceptions about PT. All week, we’ll unveil each teammate’s thoughts!

First up: , the master of vibes, preaching his gospel of PT as a place of healing and transformation of the soul.

One misconception people love to throw around? That PT stands for “Pain and Torture.”

We see it differently. PT is transformation.

Of course we’ll help fix your back, knee, or shoulder—but more than that, we believe every session is a chance to empower the person in front of us.

Because when you move better, you live better—and when you live better, our whole community thrives.

✨ Stay tuned this week as the rest of the team shares what PT really means.

09/18/2025

Combined Spikes (volume + pace together)

Expert Opinion by Nielsen in 2013 (this guy and his team are training variable studs) identified simultaneously increasing interval/threshold and miles/minutes as high risk factors for running injury

So what can you do…

1. Progress one variable at a time every week.

2. Hold the other steady while progressing distance or pace.

3. Break up your training into 4 week blocks in which each has a focus and purpose.

Improving at running is a game of consistency and patience. As the PT philosopher, says, “Don’t rush to failure.”

Crafting a training plan for injured runners is an art. We are artists who help get and keep runners running. Click link in bio to work with us

09/12/2025

Happy Birthday, Pam!

Without you, we’d be shark food in Maine—and I’d never get to rock lobster shirts with the boys.

You’re the most caring person on Earth, and you make everything run smoothly at work and at home.

Hope you have a wonderful day filled with cupcakes! 🎉🦞

09/11/2025

Luke is a stud! He’s not only wicked fast on the run, but also a standout physical therapist. With a deep specialization in runners, he combines skill and knowledge with an upbeat personality that makes every session a good time.

09/10/2025

📣Runners with Achilles Pain 📣

This runner came in with recurring Achilles and calf pain with running.

The go-to first step in rehab? Calf strengthening — and for good reason, it’s one of the best-supported treatments for Achilles issues.

But because her pain kept coming back, we wanted to look beyond strength. We checked her run form to see if there were other factors at play.

Sure enough—she showed a lot of vertical bounce and a very low cadence. Runeasi confirmed it: her impact data was high.

With just a few simple cues to increase cadence by 5–8%, her impact loads dropped immediately. This doesn’t replace strengthening — but combined, it addresses both tissue capacity and movement demands.

This is why we emphasize problem solving and critical thinking. Strengthening builds resilience, and form changes can tackle hidden contributors.

👉 Want to dive deeper and run more? Follow the link in our bio.

09/08/2025

A s a running PT, I have the skills to spot movement patterns with my eye but Runeasi levels tAs a running PT, I have the skills to spot movement patterns with my eye but Runeasi levels t up.

In the past, while performing running evals I’d point out observations with clients. Occasionally, the would see what I was noting. Sometimes they wouldn’t

Runeasi has turned our observations into real data by giving a score for impact forces, symmetry, and stability.

These additional metrics enhance our treatments and client understanding of what’s going on and how to get better.

A classic saying in PT is “less guessing, more assessing.”

If you want to check out your form, check out the link in our bio! In the “tell us what’s going on section” Note Runeasi!

09/05/2025

Plantar fasciitis isn’t just about your feet 👣.
 A new study found that runners with big hip strength imbalances were much more likely to get heel pain.

The lesson? Don’t just roll your arches or stretch your calves. 👉 Train your hips, glutes, quads, and calves. 👉 Keep your training loads smart and steady.
 A strong, balanced body = healthy, pain-free running. 💪👟

Which muscle group do you skip most often in training?

09/04/2025

When stopped by for a gait assessment before heading out west, Runeasi picked up a protective pattern—his right side was working harder to stay stable.

On slow-motion, that showed up as extra trunk lean and arm swing. With a few cues to help him run quieter, his cadence improved and his stability evened out.

We then built in exercises to coordinate his arms, shoulders, and legs—so the improvements stick.
This is what makes Runeasi powerful: data that confirms what we see, and small changes that make a big difference.

➡️ Want to see what your stride is hiding? DM us to book a gait assessment.

09/02/2025

Labor Day gave us one last summer reset. But today? The schedules ramp up, training peaks, and the grind is back in full swing.

When the miles add up and the aches sneak in, don’t settle for quick fixes. Physical Therapy gives you the tools, coaching, and resilience to keep moving forward—without fear of breaking down.

📅 Back to work. Back to training. Back to chasing your goals.
💪 Let’s make sure your body is ready for it.

➡️ Link in bio to book your appointment

08/29/2025

Most runners start with the wrong variable.

Don’t overthink intensity or mileage just yet.

The first step is building consistency.

Frequency > everything else when you’re getting started.

Nail the habit, then layer on volume and intensity.

Less Guessing. More Progress. Back to moving!

Looking for answers in your health and fitness? Let’s talk.

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3222 N Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20007

Telephone

+12024554002

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http://linktr.ee/joenorton_pt

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