--- title: Steady State Health - Portland Maine's Top Physical Therapists description: Maine's top running physical therapists in Portland turn PT frustrations into success with expert sports and pelvic floor care. 'Just Rest' isn't enough. image: https://www.steadystatehealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CaitB%20Pics%20Aug%2025/CaitBourgaultPhoto-21.jpg?width=1200&name=CaitBourgaultPhoto-21.jpg --- [![Steady State Health](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/roadmap-landing-page/logo-long-cream.png?width=420&height=105&name=logo-long-cream.png)](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/) - [Services▾](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services) [Running Physical Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/running-physical-therapy) [Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy) [Virtual Running Physical Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/virtual-running-physical-therapy) [Crossfit Rehab](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/crossfit) [Dry Needling](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/dry-needling) [Equipment Room](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/equipment-room) [Normatec Compression Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/normatec-compression-therapy) [Durable Runners Strength Class](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/durable-runners-strength-class) - [About▾](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/our-story) [Meet Our Team](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/meet-our-team) [Our Story](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/our-story) [What is Cash Based?](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/what-is-cash-based) [Community Events](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/community-events) [FAQs](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/faqs) - [Resources▾](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/the-active-maine-blog) [Blog](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/the-active-maine-blog) [Running Pace Calculator](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/running-pace-calculator) [Heat Adjusted Pace Calculator](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/heat-adjusted-pace-calculator) [Running Calculators & Tools](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/running-calculators-and-tools) [Youth Athlete Scholarship](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/youth-athlete-financial-scholarship) - [Contact](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/contact) - [We're Hiring](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/careers) - [Book Now](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/contact) Menu [**Book Now**](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/contact) [Contact](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/contact) [We're Hiring](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/careers) Services [Running Physical Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/running-physical-therapy) [Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy) [Virtual Running Physical Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/virtual-running-physical-therapy) [Crossfit Rehab](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/crossfit) [Dry Needling](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/dry-needling) [Equipment Room](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/equipment-room) [Normatec Compression Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/normatec-compression-therapy) [Durable Runners Strength Class](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/durable-runners-strength-class) About [Meet Our Team](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/meet-our-team) [Our Story](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/our-story) [What is Cash Based?](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/what-is-cash-based) [Community Events](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/community-events) [FAQs](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/faqs) Resources [Blog](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/the-active-maine-blog) [Running Pace Calculator](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/running-pace-calculator) [Heat Adjusted Pace Calculator](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/heat-adjusted-pace-calculator) [Running Calculators & Tools](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/running-calculators-and-tools) [Youth Athlete Scholarship](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/youth-athlete-financial-scholarship) Sports Physical Therapy in Portland, Maine # Portland Maine's premier running physical therapy. Get back to your passion without pain, imaging, injections, or surgeries. [Schedule your free discovery call](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/contact) [See our services](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services) Say no to ‘just rest.’ We help runners and active adults get back to training, not just out of pain. Treated by physical therapists who run and race themselves. What our clients say ## What Portland runners say about us Read the success stories of runners and active individuals who've reached their goals with Steady State. The problem ## Generic advice doesn’t fit an active life You don't have to settle for mediocre. Providers who tell you to “just rest,” or reach for injections and imaging before conservative care, often don't understand your activity goals. Our injuries are more complex. Being more active, there are many more variables to consider. You need someone who gets it on your team. > “Not only are the entire team extremely nice and awesome to work with, the expertise related to running injury treatment/prevention is nowhere close to anything I’ve experienced from traditional PT.” — Victoria, Google review ![A Steady State physical therapist assessing a runner's gait on the treadmill in Portland, Maine](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/230505-BDoscher-SteadyState-85.jpg?width=1000&height=827&name=230505-BDoscher-SteadyState-85.jpg) Our method ## Where most physical therapy stops — we’re just getting started Most care ends the moment your pain does. Your body needs more work beyond the point of becoming pain-free, because relative weaknesses aren't necessarily painful. 1 2 3 4 WHERE MOST PT STOPS 01 ### Restore Get in control of your symptoms We start with weekly sessions to find the root cause of your pain and what led to it. We take time to fully assess your body and build an in-depth plan, and we keep reassessing as you respond, so the plan evolves with you. Our priority is getting you in control of your symptoms while you keep moving as much as possible. Where most PT stops Why care usually ends here Care here is less individualised, and it doesn't progress into coaching — which is what actually builds your injury buffer. Insurance is much of the reason: it covers you up to the point where you can get through daily, non-active tasks without pain, and stops there. Our clients are trying to be genuinely active. Insurance doesn't account for that, and it doesn't cover proactive care. 02 ### Reload Build back to full training This is often the longest stretch. Rebuilding from low mileage back to your full training takes time. The goal is a sustainable return, at a pace your body can absorb. We rebuild your strength, mobility, and tissue capacity so your body can handle your goals, and you learn to read your symptoms and adjust your plan with confidence. 03 ### Optimize Build your [injury buffer](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/the-active-maine-blog/the-injury-buffer-why-so-many-runners-are-chronically-injured) We work on the long-standing weaknesses and habits that led you here. We build capacity above your old baseline, so the normal ups and downs of training, life stress, and imperfect recovery don't cause another injury. You take on more than you did before, on purpose. 04 ### Run for Life Train with purpose, stay consistent The main goal now is preventing injuries, because injuries are the biggest thing that breaks consistency. Consistent, purposeful training is what builds durability, and it improves your performance when that's your goal. In a down or off period, we find the minimal dose that keeps you ready to return without re-injury. How we work ## What working with us actually looks like ![A Steady State physical therapist assessing a runner's knee drive on a trail in Portland, Maine](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CaitB%20Pics%20Aug%2025/CaitBourgaultPhoto-95.jpg?width=1000&height=666&name=CaitBourgaultPhoto-95.jpg) 1. Step 01 ### A free discovery call A short call with one of our physical therapists to hear what’s going on, answer your questions, and work out whether we’re the right fit for you. No cost, and no pressure. If we’re not the right place for what you need, we’ll say so and point you somewhere better. [Schedule your free discovery call](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/contact) 2. Step 02 ### A 90-minute initial evaluation Ninety minutes, one-on-one with your physical therapist. We go through your history, your training, and your goals, and assess how your whole body is actually moving. Then we build your plan together. You leave knowing what we found, what we think you’ll need to do, and why. Your plan is a decision we make with you, not a sheet of exercises handed to you. 3. Step 03 ### Your plan of care Most injuries aren’t resolved in a session or two. So most people work with us on a **time-based plan of care**: a block of time we commit to together, rather than a punch card of appointments. #### How often we meet We start more often, usually about once a week, while we get your symptoms under control. As you get stronger and more independent, we spread your sessions out. You also don’t always need a full session to reach us. If something comes up between visits, message your PT in our app or set up a quick phone call. #### Why it’s time-based You’re not here just to run through exercises and get hands-on treatment. The real work of getting better happens outside your sessions, in your training, your strength work, and your recovery. We use your sessions to test whether you’re ready for progressions (and determine how to progress). The coaching and management around everything between sessions is what gives you the highest likelihood to achieve your goals as quickly as possible, and it’s what traditional physical therapy isn’t built to offer. ![The Steady State Health team on the Eastern Promenade in Portland, Maine](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/roadmap-landing-page/team-eastern-prom.jpg?width=800&height=533&name=team-eastern-prom.jpg) ![Steady State Health](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/roadmap-landing-page/logo-long-cream.png?width=420&height=105&name=logo-long-cream.png) Steady State Health Portland, Maine “Their PTs are all endurance athletes themselves, and it is incredibly helpful to have a PT who can relate to the training process with the learned wisdom of having done the training themselves.” — Erica, Google review Why trust us ## Your path to peak performance and running for life 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. - One-on-one, every visit. 100% attention on you and your goals, with sessions spread out so you can actually train between them. - Runners treating runners. We race the same roads and trails you do, so the advice comes from people who understand your goals. - Coach and clinician in one. Physical therapy, run coaching, and strength work together, so your plan is built around your whole training. What we do ## Individualized services for every athlete Designed for the diverse needs of Portland's active community. While we use passive strategies for symptom reduction as needed, if you're looking to lay down and have someone ‘fix’ you, you're in the wrong place. ### Running Physical Therapy Over 80% of runners deal with a running-related injury each year. We're all runners ourselves, and we work with runners frustrated by the standard advice of “just stop running.” [Learn more →](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/running-physical-therapy) ### Running Injury Prevention Not currently injured? Now's the best time to make sure you're doing the right things to keep training consistently. [Learn more →](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/running-injury-prevention) ### Running Gait Analysis Changing how you run isn't always the answer, but having your form professionally assessed provides valuable information. [Learn more →](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/running-gait-analysis) ### Run Coaching Our coaches are lifelong athletes who've made careers out of running. Need an individualized plan and accountability? [Learn more →](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/run-coaching) Available anywhere in the US ### Virtual Running Physical Therapy No running specialist in your area? Our virtual PTs are your physical therapist, run coach, and strength coach in one. [Learn more →](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/virtual-running-physical-therapy) ### Durable Runners Strength Class A strength-focused class built to help runners build strength and reduce injury risk, with and without barbells. [Learn more →](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/durable-runners-strength-class) ### Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Pelvic floor dysfunction affects many people, particularly runners, athletes, and people who have given birth. [Learn more →](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy) ### Pelvic PT During Pregnancy: The Birth Prep Program Stay strong, supported, and active throughout pregnancy with our strength-based pelvic PT program. [Learn more →](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/pelvic-pt-during-pregnancy-the-birth-prep-program) ### Postpartum Return to Run Every return-to-run timeline is different after having a baby. Our pelvic floor PTs are experts at helping moms return to running. [Learn more →](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/postpartum-return-to-run-program) ### Pelvic Conditions We Treat Not sure whether what you're feeling is a pelvic health issue? Here's the range of conditions our pelvic team treats. [Learn more →](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/pelvic-floor-conditions-we-treat) ### Crossfit & Hyrox Injury Rehab Our performance physical therapists specialize in Crossfit and Hyrox injuries, and are experts at getting you back to WODs pain-free. [Learn more →](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/crossfit) ### Sports Physical Therapy Pain limiting your performance? Whether it's golf, tennis, soccer, or pickleball, we can reduce your pain and get you back out there. [Learn more →](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services) ### Skiing Physical Therapy Limited with Alpine, Nordic, or Uphill skiing? Winter is long in Maine, and skiing with friends helps us stay active. [Learn more →](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services) ### Orthopedic Physical Therapy A hands-on clinical exam is almost always more helpful than starting with an X-ray or MRI, and gets you better quicker. [Learn more →](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services) ### ACL Rehab – Return to Sport Traditional physical therapy not meeting your ACL expectations? You deserve to be treated in a way that prepares you for your athletic goals. [Learn more →](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services) ### Dry Needling We can incorporate dry needling into the rest of your plan to give your rehab a boost or keep those niggles at bay. [Learn more →](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/dry-needling) ### Normatec Compression Therapy Compression can aid recovery. It also just feels darn good when you've been putting a lot of miles on the legs. [Learn more →](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/normatec-compression-therapy) ### Equipment Room A full gym setup so your rehab looks like real training, not therabands and 2lb dumbbells. [Learn more →](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/equipment-room) Ready to start? ## Schedule your free discovery call. Tell us what's going on and you'll leave the call knowing exactly what to do next. If you have pelvic health concerns, visit our [Pelvic Health](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy) page to book with that team. [Schedule a call](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/contact) Twenty minute free conversation to build you a game plan. ![Steady State Health](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/roadmap-landing-page/logo-long-cream.png?width=420&height=105&name=logo-long-cream.png) Performance physical therapy and run coaching. 24 Romasco Ln, Portland, ME 04101 [(207) 200-9409](tel:+12072009409) #### Services - [Running Physical Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/running-physical-therapy) - [Running Injury Prevention](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/running-injury-prevention) - [Running Gait Analysis](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/running-gait-analysis) - [Run Coaching](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/run-coaching) - [Virtual Running Physical Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/virtual-running-physical-therapy) - [Durable Runners Strength Class](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/durable-runners-strength-class) - [Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy) - [Pelvic PT During Pregnancy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/pelvic-pt-during-pregnancy-the-birth-prep-program) - [Postpartum Return to Run](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/postpartum-return-to-run-program) #### More services - [Pelvic Conditions We Treat](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/pelvic-floor-conditions-we-treat) - [Crossfit & Hyrox Injury Rehab](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/crossfit) - [Sports Physical Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services) - [Skiing Physical Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services) - [Orthopedic Physical Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services) - [ACL Rehab – Return to Sport](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services) - [Dry Needling](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/dry-needling) - [Normatec Compression Therapy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/normatec-compression-therapy) - [Equipment Room](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/services/equipment-room) #### About - [Meet Our Team](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/meet-our-team) - [Our Story](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/our-story) - [What is Cash Based?](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/what-is-cash-based) - [Community Events](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/community-events) - [FAQs](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/faqs) - [We're Hiring](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/careers) - [Contact](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/contact) #### Resources - [Blog](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/the-active-maine-blog) - [Running Pace Calculator](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/running-pace-calculator) - [Heat Adjusted Pace Calculator](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/heat-adjusted-pace-calculator) - [Running Calculators & Tools](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/running-calculators-and-tools) - [Youth Athlete Scholarship](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/youth-athlete-financial-scholarship) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/privacy-policy) © Steady State Health [Privacy Policy](https://www.steadystatehealth.com/privacy-policy) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "https://www.steadystatehealth.com/", "@type" : "Physiotherapy", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "US", "addressLocality" : "Portland", "addressRegion" : "ME", "postalCode" : "04101", "streetAddress" : "24 Romasco Ln" }, "geo" : { "@type" : "GeoCoordinates", "latitude" : 43.6615, "longitude" : -70.2532 }, "image" : "https://www.steadystatehealth.com/images/logo.png", "name" : "Steady State Health", "openingHoursSpecification" : [ { "@type" : "OpeningHoursSpecification", "closes" : "18:00", "dayOfWeek" : [ "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday" ], "opens" : "08:00" }, { "@type" : "OpeningHoursSpecification", "closes" : "17:00", "dayOfWeek" : "Friday", "opens" : "07:00" } ], "sameAs" : [ "https://www.facebook.com/steadystatehealth", "https://www.instagram.com/steadystatehealth" ], "telephone" : "+1-207-200-9409", "url" : "https://www.steadystatehealth.com/" } ```