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Why Backcountry Physical Therapy?

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Scott Runyon,
PT, DPT
Owner and Founder of Backcountry Physical Therapy

Why Backcountry Physical Therapy?

As an athlete or outdoor enthusiast, you care about keeping your physical health at its best. Unfortunately, pain, discomfort, or an injury can keep you from living the active lifestyle you love. At Backcountry Physical Therapy, it’s our goal to provide the highest quality performance physical therapy services in Colorado Springs so you can keep exploring Colorado’s outdoors pain-free. Our physical therapists help athletes of every discipline reach their full potential. Helping you recover, preventing future injuries, and improving your performance — sports physical therapy is here to play a critical role in your active life. Here is what to expect when you work with Backcountry Physical Therapy.

Physical Therapy Steps

Whether you have years of physical therapy experience or none at all, working with our team is an easy and stress-free process. At Backcountry Physical Therapy, we aim to help athletes recover from and prevent injuries to get back to the sports they love. Regardless if you like to ski or weightlift, our physical therapy services are designed to find the root of your pain. Our physical therapists actively listen to your concerns and goals. We believe in creating a fully personalized physical therapy plan suited to your specific needs. As a result, Backcountry Physical Therapy can help athletes achieve their goals and stay healthy. Here is an overview of our physical therapy process:

Step 1: Schedule an Appointment with Backcountry Physical Therapy

The first step is to schedule your appointment. You can do this by calling our office or by contacting us online. If you are seeing our physical therapists due to an injury, feel free to bring imaging reports to your first appointment, such as x-rays, CT, or MRI scans.

Step 2: Meet with Your Therapist for a Comprehensive Evaluation

Your first visit will begin with meeting your physical therapist. They will complete a comprehensive evaluation and discuss your concerns. This process will include taking measurements, such as testing your strength.

Step 3: Come Up with a Personalized Physical Therapy Treatment Plan

Once you discuss your concerns and questions with your physical therapist, they will create a physical therapy treatment plan. This plan is customized to your goals and needs. You can feel confident that your physical therapist is working with your goals in mind as you get your body healthy.

Step 4: Recover from Pain and Discomfort, Avoid Injuries, and Improve Performance

During each physical therapy session, we will work with you to get your body and mind in the best shape. Our physical therapists aim to enhance your performance levels and recover your body. They will also teach you how to move your body correctly to avoid future injuries.

More Physical Therapy Resources

Backcountry Physical Therapy wants to provide you with educational resources to help you know what to expect from physical therapy. We use a number of approaches in our clinic, such as dry needling and joint manipulation, which may leave you with questions about our services. Part of our commitment to providing high-quality physical therapy is sharing the best resources to keep our community healthy, like the information you can find in our blog, FAQ, and free ebooks.


If you have additional questions, check out our sports physical therapy FAQ. Also, don’t forget to download our free skiing and hiking ebooks! Lastly, our blog has everything you need to know if you’re looking for the best physical therapy education. Have questions about specific injuries? Want to know how physical therapy can help you? Our blog has the answers to all of your questions and more.

What Other People Just Like You Are Saying About Backcountry Physical Therapy in Colorado Springs, CO

28+ 5-Star Reviews!

- Allan L.

5/5
“I am at the point where all my earlier physical sins are coming back to haunt me. I had come to believe that the pain and discomfort was going to be something I would just have to accept and work around or through. Scott claimed there was a lot we could address and felt I had nothing to lose, so I figured I would give it a try. I am so glad that I did. Within six weeks, I have seen a significant reduction in chronic discomfort and I am starting to realize greater mobility – I could not be more pleased. Scott is a great listener and genuinely wants to get his patients healthy as quickly as possible.”

- Claudia

5/5
“i’ve been dealing with an atypical arm muscle injury from rock climbing & finally decided i needed to consult a professional or risk causing permanent damage. scott was absolutely great – helping me pinpoint the problem when i was at a loss, answering my endless questions, & just as importantly, reassuring me that this can & will heal. i feel confident in the plan he created for me after noticing improvement in a short period of time, & I seriously can’t wait to never have to deal with this arm pain ever again!”
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sudchai dupreez
sudchai dupreez
2022-12-14
I can't encourage Scott Runyon/Backcountry PT enough! I have a torn labrum in my hip and was set to go to surgery. Going to Scott was my last ditch effort to push surgery back and he did it! I have a very active job and I feel stronger now then I did before and Scott got me back to play again. What I really appreciate is that no matter what physical issues that arise I can go to Scott and he always finds a way to get me back in the game! Thank you Scott!
Joel Fraser
Joel Fraser
2022-12-08
Scott has been an integral part of my continued success in my career and in my training! He has been there for every step helping me through all the aches and pains that come with my occupation. If I didn’t have Scott in my corner I’m pretty sure I’d be dealing with multiple surgeries and missed opportunities. Can’t recommend him enough. Thanks Scott!
Wendy Spillar
Wendy Spillar
2022-12-06
I've been working with Scott for over a year on my hip and back pain. I'm a fitness trainer and a caretaker and I'm very interested in staying as joint healthy as possible without surgery and Scott is helping me with this goal. His creative techniques and strategies are A+, highly recommend!
DyVonne Thornton
DyVonne Thornton
2022-12-06
Scott is an amazing person and knows what he is doing. I am a professional MMA fighter and Backcountry PT is a big part of it! I absolutely would recommend Backcountry to anyone struggling with injury.
Mike V
Mike V
2022-12-05
I had a couple of injuries in rapid succession that resulted in some significant quad issues. Scott helped me rehab the quad through a mix of visits and at-home workouts. I have opted for a monthly maintenance plan to keep me out on the trails. I highly recommend Scott.
Evan Canfield
Evan Canfield
2022-06-20
Scott has been an absolute life saver for not only my body but my career. I cannot recommend Backcountry enough. Scott's attention to detail and commitment to each and every patient is unparalleled. Thank you Scott for not only helping me get back to my old self but motivating me to come back better and stronger.
Adam Schwerdt
Adam Schwerdt
2022-04-28
Can't go wrong seeing Dr. Runyon for your outdoor adventures and activities! He will ensure all your needs and concerns are addressed not just for your current injury, but also to help get you set up for the long term. As a colleague who is also a PT there are few other PT's I recommend in the Springs and he certainly makes the cut!
Mehdi Shelhamer
Mehdi Shelhamer
2022-04-20
I highly recommend Scott. I say this both as a patient and a fellow healthcare worker. He is very attentive, listens well and devises an appropriate treatment plan. But better than that, he is constantly assessing your progress and tweaking the plan as needed. Additionally, his use of technology is very helpful with a phone app that keeps you in line. He is also very quick to respond to any questions. Yes, you can find less expensive physical therapy options, but with Scott, you get what you pay for.
matthew stempson
matthew stempson
2022-02-19
I had a shoulder injury and had been dealing with the pain for about a year now. In just three sessions I have learned many excercises and stretches to help me on my road to recovery. I am already seeing a good amount of improvement. He is very knowledgeable and is great to work with. Thanks Scott!
Bobbi Rocco
Bobbi Rocco
2022-02-02
I fell snow skiing. Scott helped me by showing me how to do some exercises right away so I would not develop frozen shoulder. My range of motion improved. His expertise and knowledge has helped and I hope to be able to resume all of my sports soon.