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Sports Physical Therapy in Portland Maine

Portland Maine's Premier Running Physical Therapy

Get back to your passion without pain, imaging, injections, or surgeries.

Empowering Runners and Active Adults in Portland Maine

Say No to 'Just Rest' and Embrace a Life of Activity and Strength.

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A runner winning the Maine division of the Beach to Beacon 10k.
A Crossfit athlete in Portland Maine working on rehabbing her injuries.
A Steady State client finishing the Western States 100 miler.
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From road running to skiing, we understand your passion for movement. It's what keeps us sane, too.
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Specialized Care for Your Unique Needs

Specializing in Running Rehab, Crossfit Injuries, and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy - Tailored for Your Active Lifestyle in Portland Maine.

Experience personalized care that aligns with your fitness goals..

Breaking Free From Generic Solutions 

Frustrated with one-size-fits-all approaches?

You don’t have to settle for mediocre healthcare providers who tell you to “Just Rest” or offer injections & imaging before conservative solutions. 

Traditional methods often overlook the unique needs of runners & active individuals. 

Our injuries are more complex. Being more active, there are many more variables to consider. You need someone who gets it on your team.

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The Struggle of Ineffective Treatments

Tired of recurring injuries and generic advice in Portland?

You don’t need to settle for a traditional old clinic with ice & ultrasound machines, and only light yellow therabands and purple 2lb dumbbells.

The modern day healthcare solution for individuals who want to live an active lifestyle looks and feels different.

Discover a physical therapy solution that truly understands your active lifestyle and challenges.

Steady State: Your Path to Peak Performance

We're not just therapists; we're runners and athletes, offering in-depth understanding and specialized care. From gait analysis to manual therapy, our treatments are designed for long-term success.

We're ready to help you finally get the answers you deserve & get you back to 100%.

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Our Proven 3-Phase Recovery Program

It can be frustrating and overwhelming when you’re in pain and don’t know where to turn for help.

That’s where we come in.

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A Portland Maine Physical Therapist helping a runner with her deadlifting form.
A Portland Maine Running Physical Therapist performing a running gait analysis for a local runner.

1 - Restore

Phase 1 is to develop a plan to get your life back. Our physical therapy experts will work with you one-on-one to identify the root cause of your pain and create a personalized treatment plan that will reduce your pain quickly, allowing you to continue moving as much as possible.

We’ll also provide you with helpful resources with exercises and pain reduction tips so you can continue to progress even after leaving our clinic. On average our patients see a significant reduction in pain in 2 visits or less!

2 - Reload

You’ve been sidelined by an injury and you’re eager to get back to your old self as soon as possible. Doing less than you’re used to is hard, especially when everyone else seems to be moving on without you.

In Step 2, you’re now doing some activity, but you’re not back to your norm. This is what makes Steady State a different kind of physical therapy - where your goals are at the forefront of the plan. Gone are the days where you're discharged as soon as you start increasing your training.

We help you actually get back to 100% via education, strengthening, mobility, and hands-on techniques - while empowering you with the tools to manage any potential setbacks.

3 - Optimize

You’ve just suffered an injury and the last thing you want to do is go through the pain again. It’s normal to feel concerned that the injury will occur again. In fact, most people worry about this very thing. That’s why our physical therapists make sure that you are equipped with the tools needed to prevent any future injury.

In Phase 3, we help you optimize your body by addressing any long standing weaknesses, range of motion limitations, and training or recovery errors. We encourage you to do more than you've done before - you're finally able to live the life you want!

Join Our Community of Active Achievers

Become part of a community that values strength, health, and endurance. At Steady State, you’re more than a client; you're a partner in a journey towards optimal performance and health.

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Challenge Conventional Physical Therapy

Reject the outdated 'rest and avoid' advice.

In Portland, choose Steady State’s personalized approach for active individuals seeking lasting solutions and empowerment.

Tailored Services for Every Athlete

Explore our range of services: Running Rehab, Pelvic Health Therapy, Crossfit Rehab, ACL Recovery, and more.

Designed for the diverse needs of Portland's active community.

While we use passive strategies for symptom reduction as needed, if you're just looking to lay down and have someone 'fix' you, you're in the wrong place. 

We get results for active people because we emphasize active solutions: exercise & education. 

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Running Physical Therapy

Over 80% of runners every year will deal with a running-related injury or pain that limits them from running the mileage or races they want. It doesn’t have to be like that. We’re all runners ourselves & we work with runners across the country who are frustrated with the standard advice of “just stop running.”

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Running Injury Prevention

Not currently injured? That's great! Now's the best time to make sure you're doing the right things to keep your body healthy so that you can continue to train consistently. 

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Running Gait Analysis

While changing how you run is not always the answer, getting your running form professionally assessed can provide extremely valuable information.

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Run Coaching

Our coaches are all former D1 collegiate athletes - who've made careers out of running. Need an individualized plan & accountability? Work with the top run coaches in Maine.

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Crossfit Injury Rehab

Our performance physical therapists specialize in Crossfit-related injuries and are experts at getting Crossfitters back to doing WODs and working out pain-free.

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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

If you’re experiencing discomfort, pain or other issues related to your pelvic region, you’re not alone. Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common condition that affects many people, particularly runners, athletes, and people who have given birth.

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Postpartum Return to Run Program

Everyone’s return to run timeline is different after having a baby, as there are many individual factors that should be considered. Our Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists are experts at helping moms return to running - which eventually should include much higher level exercises than just birddogs and bridges.

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Skiing Physical Therapy

Whether you’re limited with Alpine, Nordic, or Uphill skiing - our physical therapists can help you get back to enjoying your winter. Winter is long in Maine, and being able to ski with friends helps us stay active.

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Sports Physical Therapy

If you have pain that is limiting you from performing your best, our Sports Physical Therapists can help. Whether you're trying to get back to golf, tennis, soccer, or pickleball - we can help reduce your pain & get you back out there. 

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Orthopedic Physical Therapy

A thorough conversation and hands-on clinical exam by our physical therapists is almost always much more helpful than starting with an X-ray or MRI. Orthopedic Physical Therapy before imaging can get you better, quicker while avoiding unnecessary costs, procedures, and long waits for appointments.

An athlete lifting a barbell during her ACL return to sport rehab program in Portland, Maine.

ACL Rehab - Return to Sport

Traditional physical therapy not meeting your ACL expectations? You feel like there’s more you could be doing and you’re not being treated in a manner to prepare you for your athletic goals.

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Dry Needling

We can incorporate dry needling into the rest of your plan, as it can oftentimes give your rehab a boost or help keep those niggles at bay. 

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Normatec Compression Therapy

Compression can aide recovery. It also just feels darn good when you've been putting a lot of miles on the legs!

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Durable Runners Strength Class

"Durable Runners" is a strength-focused class designed to help runners build strength and reduce injury risk. The class includes exercises such as squats, deadlifts, and cleans, performed with and without barbells. A 5-15 minute warmup will be included, but participants are encouraged to arrive warmed up if they are concerned about injury risk.

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Education

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” - Malcolm X. Knowing why you’re doing something empowers you to be able to make micro-adjustments independently, allowing you to progress much quicker than if you just followed a generic plan. Educating you on your injury & path towards success is what we’re all about.

A Portland Maine Physical Therapist educating an adult with low back pain about her deadlift form.

Physical Therapy in Portland, Maine

Physical therapy is not done to you. It’s done with you & it's a process. We do not tell you what to do - we provide you with education specific to your situation so that together we can make the best decisions for you in your rehab journey.

Hear From Our Satisfied Clients

Read the success stories of runners and active individuals who've achieved their goals with Steady State.

Your journey to pain-free living starts here.

 

 
 
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Mike Sirois
Mike Sirois
 
8 days ago
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I have been working with Dr Mike Brown for several weeks now. Dealing with Sciatic pain/Piriformis syndrome. Mike has been a positive force during a very challenging time for me. He is extremely attentive and caring. This journey is a long one and I am glad Mike is there with me.
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Kasia Szymanska
Kasia Szymanska
 
1 month ago
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I initially went to Steady State because of plantar fasciitis and was devastated that my injury would keep me from the sport and community that I love so much. Dr. Robyn Waugh immediately understood how important it was for me to get better and prevent future injuries. My feet felt better in a few short weeks thanks to her deep clinical knowledge and ability to address the root cause. I’m so thankful for the entire team and the massive community support and education they provide to runners. They have hosted breathing and achilles pain workshops that are informative, inclusive and fun. Farren is also the kindest. Through hosting small group weight lifting classes geared towards runners and providing helpful instruction and encouragement, Brady and Dr. Ashten Cullenberg have made me stronger and looking forward to enjoying an even more active season ahead.
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Dave Donahoe
Dave Donahoe
 
1 month ago
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I worked virtually with Kelton & Jesse in their Durable Achilles program. They provided a supportive experience that held me accountable and helped me make progress with my chronic achilles issues. Can't recommend them enough.
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Nik Bergill
Nik Bergill
 
1 month ago
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dr. Mike, Farren, and the whole team at Steady State are INCREDIBLE! Great communicators, extremely knowledgeable, and fun to work with. I went from being unable to run more than 10 minutes without pain to running for longer and faster than I had been before my injury. Even more importantly, I left my sessions with a plan that I can stick to so I can be an even more durable runner in the seasons to come. If endurance exercise is important to you, consider Steady State appointments a worthy investment!
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Rebecca Lockhart
Rebecca Lockhart
 
2 months ago
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I have been working with Kelton virtually for a few weeks after being injured for over a year. I've worked with sports med docs and a local PT for over a year and made almost no progress. After just a few weeks of working with Kelton virtually and being consistent with our exercises, I had my first pain free run in months. Kelton is amazing at listening, making suggestions, but also collaborating and really asking me what I think my body needs. It's a refreshing change of pace from the usual dismissiveness we get in today's healthcare field, particularly as a woman. Cannot recommend Kelton and the team at Steady State enough if you're a runner who is injured or even for pre-hab to help prevent injury!
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Gabe McPhail
Gabe McPhail
 
3 months ago
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I'm so pleased with my time at Steady State. I love working with Robyn. I'm relatively new to running and being in my early 50s, I've found it challenging to navigate hormone and body composition changes. I really appreciate the care and consideration I receive from Robyn. My running has improved significantly with the training program she developed for me. I love the gentle progress I make with strength exercises and incrementally challenging runs mixed with active recovery. Over the past few years, I've had fits and starts with my running because I've gone out too hard too quickly, and I end up getting injured. My goal for working with Robyn is to learn how to avoid injury while continuing to improve. By focusing on building strength and improving my form, I'm on my way to achieving my goal of doing a trail half marathon under 12 minute/mile. Thank you Steady State!
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Our Experts: Passionate Professionals

Meet Portland's top physical therapists. A family of professionals dedicated to your active journey. Each team member brings expertise and empathy to your health journey.

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Dr. Kelton Cullenberg, PT, DPT

Co-Founder

Specialties: runners & skiers

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Dr. Ashten Cullenberg, PT, DPT

Co-Founder

Specialties: runners, barbell athletes, pelvic floor, pregnancy & postpartum, skiers

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Dr. Robyn Waugh, PT, DPT

Performance Physical Therapist

Specialties: runners, barbell athletes, pelvic floor, pregnancy & postpartum, hikers, ACL rehab, golfers

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Farren Welzel

Office Manager & Client Experience Coordinator

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Kourtney Bonsey

Run Coach

Specialties: mid-distance to marathon

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Kevin Greene

Run Coach

Specialties: mid-distance to marathon

"For runner-specific PT and coaching in Northern New England, this is the place."
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