If you’re a runner, you don’t just want to be pain-free, you ultimately want to perform better. At Zenith Performance Physical Therapy, we go beyond basic rehab to identify what’s actually limiting your stride, efficiency, and durability.
Whether you’re dealing with nagging knee pain, Achilles irritation, hip tightness, or recurring injuries, we use a movement-based, strength-driven approach to get you back to running stronger than before. Every plan is individualized, combining hands-on treatment, gait analysis, and progressive loading strategies so you can build resilience and keep logging miles without setbacks.
We Help Runners Keep Running.
We get you there by doing things differently from a typical insurance-based clinic. You’ll get:
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A 100% personalized physical therapy care plan for your body, sport, and goals (no generic routines here).
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A full hour of one-on-one time with our Doctor of Physical therapy in every session (rather than being passed around a busy clinic).
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Straightforward explanations of what’s going on in your body, so you can take ownership of your ongoing health after treatment ends (and not have to keep coming back).
Zenith is the place to go to both rehabilitate and strengthen your body and injuries. If I remember correctly, Hayden told me "I will get you right and healthy for Boston 2026." It's been 3 months and I can comfortably say I've felt even better than I did before the injury. Their promise isn't just being kept - it's been exceeded. Despite having an extensive background in running, Hayden put me on game with exercises I can implement now and forever.
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What we treat
We’ve successfully treated a wide range of conditions, including (but not limited to):
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Hip pain
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Lower back pain
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Knee pain
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Sprains and strains
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Mobility restrictions
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Foot and ankle pain
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Pain during a specific activity, like running
And we’ve gotten patients back to the endurance sports they love, such as:
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Running
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Cycling
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Swimming
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Triathlon
…and many more.
Whatever’s keeping you back from performing 100% – whether it’s an unexplainable mobility issue that you’ve resigned yourself to living with forever or persistent pain that makes everyday tasks impossible, chances are we’ve seen something like it before.
At the same time, every treatment plan we create is unique, because your body is unique.
That’s why we’ll kick off your recovery with a free phone consultation to discuss your story and goals. Before you step foot into our practice, we’ll have a realistic overview of where you’re at today, and what we’re working towards.
“Working with Hayden is not like working with any other physical therapist that I have been to. Hayden actually works with you for the entire session instead of handing you off to someone else. I highly recommend Hayden if you want to feel better fast!” - Scott P.
How it works:
1- Phone consultation. You’ll start with a free phone consultation with a staff member. They’ll ask you a few questions to better understand your goals, concerns, and the injury you’re experiencing to make sure you’re a great fit.
2- Intake. At your first visit to our space in Long Beach, CA (typically same-week appointments available), you’ll meet with one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy. Together, you’ll go through a detailed assessment of where you’re at today. This could include basic mobility or strength assessments, or manual therapy. We’ll get clear on the root cause of your discomfort or pain, and you’ll walk out with your customized care plan.
3- Treatment. We’ll continue with weekly sessions until you reach your treatment goal! Between your sessions, you’ll complete a quick, custom routine a few times a week to accelerate the healing process.
Do you take my insurance?
We thought you might ask. Unfortunately, we don’t take insurance. While we totally understand why you’d want to use your benefits for PT, we made a conscious decision to go cash-only for our practice.
Here’s why:
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Custom care plans: Insurance companies don’t reimburse everything. Without this restriction, we can cater to your exact goals and give you a care plan that works – not one that looks good on paper.
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One-on-one treatment: Under an insurance-based model, it would be financially impossible for each patient to get a full hour of facetime with a doctor – that’s why insurance clinics can feel like a revolving door! With a cash-based model, we free up that time to focus on you.
Basically, being cash-based allows us to pack much more value into each session with you. It means we can give you treatment we take pride in – and reach your goals faster.
“Hayden is the best! After working with a physical therapist recommended by my doctor for 10 months, I did not see any improvement. After seeing Hayden for 3 visits I was 100% pain-free!” -Christine R
BE HEALTHY. BE HAPPY. BE YOU.
Free Phone Consultation
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