San Diego Running & Sports Injury Clinic

May help alleviate some stress and pain associated with HHT.

A device that applies a gentle stretch on the plantar fascia while sleeping, preventing it from tightening and shortening, which causes pain in the mo...

To restore muscle balance – promote strength and conditioning, build new muscle and tendon and promote stability

Through corrective and therapeutic exercise Dr. Allen will teach you how to speed up the recovery process.

A therapy that uses electrical impulses to stimulate the muscles and alleviate pain.

Comprehensive examination for new patients including treatment.

Follow-up examination for existing patients if it has been over 1 year.

Technique for treating this condition.

A therapeutic procedure that involves manual adjustments to the metatarsals in cases where it is warranted.

To fix misalignments and joint subluxations (if warranted).

A technique used to treat Ischial Bursitis.

Accessory things you can do such as a foam roller and massage stick regimen.

Patients perform prescribed exercises at home or the gym to aid recovery.

Gives the athlete the ability to “treat” themselves in-between therapy sessions

Allows you to perform self massage, break down scar tissue and remove adhesions.

A custom shoe fitting at a good running specialty shop.

Provides both heel and arch support while you walk and stand.

Stiff bottom walking boot required for severe Grade 1 sprains and Grade 2 Plantar Plate Sprains to immobilize the injured area.

Lifts for metatarsalgia, sold at $25 per pair plus shipping.

Specific exercises aimed at strengthening the ligaments and muscles of the foot, particularly useful for those recovering from injuries.

Manual manipulation of the foot joints to promote better alignment.

Physical adjustments aimed at alleviating foot and heel pain.

Affordable inserts designed to provide cushioning and support for heel pain, priced under $25.

Quick-Fix home therapy for plantar fasciitis.

In-depth analysis to help prevent injury and improve performance by analyzing running form and shoe selection.

Used effectively to allow patients to walk and/or run at a lower body weight thereby helping in reversing osteoporosis.

Infrared light therapy uses infrared light to promote healing and alleviate various health conditions, including pain relief, improved circulation, re...

Comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to restore function and improve strength after injury.

Exercises that promote strength and movement of the spine and core muscles are known to help with lower back pain.

Educational sessions designed for athletes to learn about managing injuries.

Using sports medicine modalities similar to those found in a professional sports locker room, including Ultrasound, Electrical Stimulation, Kinesiotap...

Technique that aids in treating the pain.

To reduce misalignments and subluxations (if warranted).

Kinesio Taping is a state-of-the-art athletic injury tool used to help athletes and runners with injuries. It is used to help runners keep their muscl...

Taping can be effective in treating Runner’s Knee. A common and effective taping procedure tapes along the Quadriceps to provide support.

Therapeutic taping is often employed to facilitate the quadriceps and decrease strain on the patella tendon and tibial tuberosity.

A technique used alongside the Strassburg Sock to help treat plantar fasciitis.

Used to stabilize the region between treatment sessions.

A therapeutic taping technique used to support and stabilize muscles and joints without restricting movement.

Taping techniques used to support injured muscles and joints.

Using waterproof athletic taping protocols to support the joint, muscles and tendons, taking tension off the Rotator Cuff and allowing your body to he...

Various taping methods used for treatment and relief of heel pain.

Used for added joint support.

Takes the place of uncomfortable slings and braces and promotes muscle/tendon function and proper alignment

Custom made lifts for shoes to address leg length discrepancies, providing balance and comfort. The product is designed to distribute pressure evenly ...

A heel lift can transfer pressure from the Achilles tendon to the forefoot. In some instances this is enough to shift the load and allow the Achilles ...

Used on the insoles of shoes to provide support for the Plantar Plate.

We physically treat the injured site using manual techniques to accelerate the healing process.

Massage is a therapeutic modality that aids in relaxation and recovery.

Drugs such as Ibuprofen are anti-inflammatory agents, not healing agents.

Electrical current used to relax surrounding musculature and decrease pain.

If moderate pressure massage is done over the muscles affected by the lumbar disc bulge while the actual lumbar spine is avoided the results can be ex...

Used to increase blood flow to the area.

Helps to speed up the healing process in sports injuries.

Known to be beneficial for joint injuries; these contractions do not allow for joint movement.

Myofascial Release/Graston/ART/Gua Sha can help Iliotibial Band Syndrome.

Used to relieve pain associated with Ischial Bursitis.

A treatment method employed to relieve pain associated with plantar fasciitis, used in conjunction with other therapies.

These are all techniques that apply manual massage directly to the Plantar Fascia.

A customized insert designed to provide support and alleviate pain for individuals with foot issues, particularly for conditions associated with the m...

A proper foot orthotic can go a long way in taking the stress off of your knee. The right custom-made, biomechanical orthotic can address the underlyi...

Custom foot orthotics designed to alleviate foot pain and provide support.

San Diego Running Institute charges $167 to modify your existing orthotics and make them both comfortable and effective.

Custom-made supports designed to relieve pressure on the metatarsal area.

We can modify existing orthotics for less than half the price of new custom devices. Cost of modifying existing custom orthotics at SDRI: $150.

Used to decrease pronation and provide arch support.

San Diego Running Institute can modify your current uncomfortable and ineffective over-the-counter orthotics making them effective.

Shoe inserts that can offer support and help alleviate pain from conditions like Iliotibial Band Syndrome. Price: roughly $35.

Effective sports orthotics available for purchase, priced under $50.

San Diego Running Institute can also fix, repair, refurbish/recondition and even transform your currently uncomfortable and useless orthotics into a c...

Typically recommended for pain management.

Exercises centered on lumbar extension can be extremely valuable to have the patient do at home between office visits.

Postural awareness and stabilization exercises can help correct conditions such as spondylolisthesis.

Muscle imbalances may predispose the athlete to injury

PRP or platelet Rich Plasma therapy is an ingenious therapy which uses your body’s own cells to help repair damage to muscle, tendon and ligaments. Bl...

PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy involves withdrawing blood from you, extracting the Platelets and injecting them into the damaged Plantar Plate.

PRP is known to initiate the inflammatory response and combined with proper rest and rehabilitation techniques result in proper healing.

Red Light Therapy has been shown to help stimulate the various tissues of the body at the cellular level. Red light energy penetrates the skin and is ...

A process aimed at improving physical function and mobility through therapy.

Allows the runner with stress fractures to continue running without further injury and accelerate the healing response.

Anti-Gravity Treadmill rehabilitation is the most modern and amazing advance in rehabilitation and can be used to rehab many orthopedic and neurologic...

The Altered Gravity Treadmill allows for us to lessen the runner's body weight which results in less impact on the injured bone. By reducing the impac...

Utilizes an AlterG treadmill to reduce weight and stress during running, allowing for pain-free exercise.

Allows an athlete with an injury that might preclude them from weight bearing to run during rehabilitation of the injury.

allows a patient with significant back pain during standing, walking or running to walk or run pain free due to the Altered Gravity decompression cham...

The AlterG is one of the most modern and effective treatments for Runner’s Knee and allows the patient to run or walk while their Runner’s Knee is hea...

Categorizes foot shape, arch type, and arch flexibility.

Inversion Therapy is a method to help decompress the spine and relieve pressure on the nerves resulting from swollen or herniated lumbar discs. It is ...

Traction is an approved therapy in the case of cervical discs; however, its effect on the lumbar spine is more controversial.

Inversion tables, lying lumbar traction units and expensive decompression centers are all examples of traction.

Gentle Spinal Adjustments are performed to restore proper alignment and function to the spine.

Manual manipulations to restore normal function in the spine and extremities.

Worked as a Sports Rehabilitation Therapist and Personal Trainer throughout San Diego.

Stem Cell may show some promise but currently there is little evidence to show that it is effective in regenerating cartilage especially at your first...

While it does break down inflammation it also breaks down tissue, in this case your Achilles Tendon, and is therefore recommended only in specific ins...

Strengthening can help fix Runner’s Knee when combined with other interventions such as stretching, foam rolling, ultrasound therapy, myofascial relea...

Exercises designed to improve muscle strength.

Stretching is typically not an effective therapy to fix Runner’s Knee. However, if used as a part of an overall plan to fix it than it should not be d...

Exercises assigned to help recovery.

Known to help stimulate and repair the tendon.

Home Stretching and Strengthening Programs help patients maintain their progress between visits.

Strengthening of certain muscles may be effective but it is important to remember, it takes 4-6 weeks before muscles begin to strengthen in response t...

Involves operations for arthritis, knee replacement, hip replacement, etc., but the underlying cause of leg length inequality often remains.

Determines how symmetrical body weight is distributed, helping to understand pain or injury.

A long term stretching and eccentric strengthening program designed to effectively treat Achilles Tendonopathy, which involves breaking down scar tiss...

Includes specialized stretching and a specific Foam Roller routine for DIY self-care.

Includes ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat, and myofascial release to address pain resulting from underlying conditions.

Metatarsal pads can help fix Capsulitis. Height, density, size and proper placement are critical in order for the metatarsal pad to be effective.

Ultrasound can be an effective treatment for Heel Pain when combined with some or all the above interventions. Ultrasound can be used to break up scar...

Ultrasound can be an effective treatment for Capsulitis when combined with some or all of the above interventions. Ultrasound can be used to break up ...

Ultrasound can be an effective treatment for Heel Spurs when combined with other interventions. It can break up scar tissue and increase blood flow in...

Ultrasound can be an effective treatment to fix Plantar Plate tears/sprains when combined with some or all of the above interventions. Ultrasound can ...

to heat, vibrate, and break down scar tissue

Simple exercises prescribed to stimulate blood flow and promote strengthening of the deep intrinsic muscles of the foot.