Virtual PT for runners: a new way to heal?
NCT ID NCT05994833
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding four weekly virtual physical therapy sessions to standard home exercises helps runners with chronic leg pain. About 85 runners aged 18-65 will be followed for 6 months. The goal is to see if this approach reduces pain and improves movement quality.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- virtual physical therapy sessions
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a convenient, effective way for runners to recover from injuries without frequent in-person visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage study with only 85 participants, so results may not apply to all runners. The virtual format may not suit everyone.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Florida College of medicine- Dept of PM&R
RECRUITINGGainesville, Florida, 32607, United States
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