Elevate615

Elevate615 Physical therapy that bridges the gap in rehab and performance!

Serving the community with 1 on 1 physical therapy and wellness training led by a doctor of physical therapy.

05/28/2026

What kind of runner are you?

1️⃣ “Running is life”
Rain or shine. Good knees or bad knees. You’re getting your miles no matter what.

2️⃣ “Healthy Runner”
You’re chasing Zone 2, longevity, and the goal of still crushing miles at 90 years old.

3️⃣ “Hybrid Athlete”
You’ve been lifting… but Instagram convinced you that running + abs + Hyrox content might be your next evolution.

4️⃣ “Competitive Runner”
You know your weekly mileage, your cadence, your splits, and exactly how far off your PR you are right now.

No matter which runner you are — your body has demands, movement patterns, and recovery needs that deserve attention.

At Elevate615, our Running Fitness Assessment helps runners in Franklin, Brentwood, and Cool Springs uncover:
✔ Why knee pain keeps showing up
✔ What’s causing calf or Achilles tightness
✔ How to improve efficiency and endurance
✔ Which strength or mobility deficits are holding you back
✔ How to train smarter for longevity AND performance

Your assessment includes:
• Running gait + cadence analysis
• Strength testing with dynamometry
• Mobility assessment
• Training load & programming review
• Shoe discussion
• AI-supported running recommendations

If you’ve been searching for:
• Physical therapy for runners
• Running gait analysis Franklin TN
• Knee pain while running
• Achilles pain running treatment
• Running assessment near me

This is your next step.

⚠️ Limited discounted assessment slots available.

DM us “RUN,” click the link in bio, or schedule your free discovery call today.




05/27/2026

Golfers: Back, hip, or shoulder pain with golf is NOT normal!

Dr. Carl Haley is Titlelist Performance Institute certified to evaluate your movement capacity to match the demands of your golf swing. He is dry needling certified and an expert physical therapist in Franklin who has a specialization working with golfers.

If you have pain while golfing, we can help…but Carl doesn’t just stop there. We can use our resources such as Class IV treatment laser to speed up healing and recovery, then follow that up with performance therapy specific to your golf game.

Less pain
More flexibility
More endurance
More golf!

Call today to book your Golf Assessment with Franklin’s premier golf physical therapist.

05/22/2026

Welcome to the team, Payton Azbell, PT, DPT, ATC

Sports & Orthopedic Physical Therapist in Franklin, TN

At Elevate615, Payton specializes in treating orthopedic injuries, sports-related conditions, and performance limitations for both adult and youth athletes in Franklin, TN. He works with athletes recovering from post-operative procedures, shoulder and knee injuries, overuse conditions, and return-to-sport rehabilitation. His treatment style blends evidence-based physical therapy, strength and conditioning principles, movement analysis, and hands-on care to help patients recover faster, move better, and reduce future injury risk.

Payton also helps runners overcome common nagging injuries through Elevate615’s Running Fitness Assessment program. Using gait analysis, mobility testing, strength assessment, and training review, he works with runners dealing with issues like Achilles pain, runner’s knee, shin splints, calf tightness, and poor running endurance to help them return to pain-free running and improve long-term performance.

He especially enjoys helping active adults maintain an athletic lifestyle and guiding youth athletes safely back to competition with confidence. Whether you are a high school athlete recovering from an injury, a weekend warrior dealing with nagging pain, or someone looking to improve overall fitness and longevity, Payton is passionate about helping you achieve your goals. He is also certified in Level I Trigger Point Dry Needling.

Outside the clinic, Payton enjoys weight training, running, spending time with his wife and their golden retriever, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs football team.

05/21/2026

Banded side steps and monster walks look simple… until your glutes start burning 🔥

These exercises are great for:
✅ Improving hip stability
✅ Activating the glutes before workouts
✅ Supporting better knee alignment
✅ Enhancing balance and movement control
✅ Reducing compensation through the low back

A stronger foundation at the hips can improve movement quality during lifting, walking, running, and daily activity.

Tips:
➡️ Stay low and controlled
➡️ Keep tension on the band the entire time
➡️ Don’t let your knees cave inward
➡️ Focus on quality over speed

Sometimes the “small” exercises create the biggest long-term benefits.

05/19/2026

Station 3 of our Hyrox series- Back Pain Prevention During the HYROX Sled Pull 🚨

If your low back lights up during the sled pull, it’s usually NOT because the sled is “too heavy.” It’s because your spine is doing the job your core, glutes, and lats should be doing.

The HYROX sled pull punishes poor positioning — especially once fatigue kicks in. Common mistakes include excessive lumbar rounding, leaning too far back, and pulling with the arms instead of driving through the hips and core.

✅ Keys to protecting your back during sled pull:

• Brace your core BEFORE every pull
• Keep a neutral spine — chest tall, ribs down
• Use your lats + legs, not just your arms
• Maintain tension on the rope (avoid jerky yanks)
• Take short controlled steps backward
• Think “row the sled” instead of “curl the sled”
• Let your bodyweight work FOR you — don’t excessively lean back

A good cue:
👉 “Pull from the hips, stabilize through the core.”

Exercises that help:
✔️ Dead bugs with resistance
✔️ Bird dogs
✔️ Cat Camel or Cat Cow
✔️ Side plank rotations
✔️ Sled pull technique work under fatigue

Remember:
Efficiency beats aggression in HYROX. Smooth, controlled pulls save your back AND your race time.

Training for a race but dealing with knee pain, calf tightness, or feeling like your endurance keeps hitting a ceiling?M...
05/15/2026

Training for a race but dealing with knee pain, calf tightness, or feeling like your endurance keeps hitting a ceiling?

Most runners in Williamson County don’t need to “just rest.”
They need a better plan.

At Elevate615, our Running Fitness Assessment was built for recreational runners who want to run stronger, recover faster, and stay consistent without constantly battling aches and setbacks.

If you’ve searched:
• “Physical therapy for runners near me”
• “Why do my knees hurt when I run?”
• “How do I improve running endurance?”
• “Running gait analysis Franklin TN”
• “Achilles pain while running”

…this assessment is for you.

For a limited time, we’re offering our premium Running Fitness Assessment for just $99 for the first 20 runners.

Your assessment includes:
• Goal discussion + runner profile interview
• Nutrition & recovery screening
• Running gait + cadence analysis
• Strength testing with muscle dynamometry
• Mobility assessment
• Training load & programming review
• Shoe/equipment discussion
• Personalized running recommendations
• AI-supported Running Coach Prompt for continued guidance

This is not a generic treadmill screen.
This is a high-level performance evaluation designed to uncover what’s holding you back so you can train with purpose.

Whether you’re preparing for your next half marathon, trying to finally run pain free, or simply wanting to improve your longevity as a runner, we’re here to help.

DM us “RUN” to learn more, grab your slot through the link in our bio, or schedule a free discovery call with our team.

Physical Therapy for Runners in Franklin, Brentwood, & Cool Springs
Best Physical Therapist for Runners in Williamson County

05/13/2026

📣📣 PSA**

You cannot out train recovery! Eventually, it will catch up to you! Rest and listening to your body are essential when trying to achieve your health/ wellness goals!

Here are 3 things to look for if you feel you are not recovering, resting, or getting enough quality sleep!

If you’ve ever felt like your body suddenly changed…Your energy dropped…Your recovery feels slower…Your workouts don’t f...
05/12/2026

If you’ve ever felt like your body suddenly changed…

Your energy dropped…
Your recovery feels slower…
Your workouts don’t feel the same…
Or you’ve wondered, “Why does nobody talk about this?” — you are absolutely not alone.

Join us for our next Women & Wellness Night at Elevate615 as we dive into the connection between hormones, exercise, recovery, strength, and women’s health through every stage of life.

We’ll be discussing:
• Postpartum recovery & training
• Perimenopause & menopause
• Hormonal shifts and performance
• Energy, strength, and recovery changes
• Evidence-based strategies for exercise and longevity
• Real conversations women wish they had sooner

Featuring guest speakers:
Katie Fordham, FNP
Jamie Neumaier, NP

This is designed to be an intimate, welcoming, educational evening where women can ask questions, connect with others, and leave feeling empowered with real information and practical tools.

June 10th | 6 PM
Elevate615 Physical Therapy – Cool Springs

Spots are intentionally limited to keep the event interactive and personal.

Grab your seat through the link in our bio and bring a friend who would love this conversation too.

05/11/2026

Runner in Franklin dealing with knee pain, hip pain, calf tightness, or recurring injuries?

Don’t just treat the symptom — assess the system.

At Elevate615, our Running Assessment in Franklin, TN is designed to identify why your body is breaking down when mileage, speed, or intensity increases.

In this video, you’ll see part of our standardized running assessment process, which includes:

✔ Core strength & control testing
✔ Hip, ankle, and lower extremity mobility measurements
✔ Running gait analysis
✔ Cadence evaluation
✔ Load tolerance & tissue capacity assessment
✔ Training philosophy + programming review

Because most running injuries aren’t just about “tight muscles.”
They’re often a combination of:
• Poor recovery strategy
• Sudden training spikes
• Mechanical inefficiencies
• Lack of strength or tissue capacity

Whether you’re training for your first 5K, building mileage for a marathon, or simply trying to run pain-free again, we help runners train smarter and stay healthier long term.

If you’ve been searching for:
• Running assessment Franklin TN
• Physical therapy for runners near me
• Knee pain running treatment
• Hip pain while running
• Calf pain running physical therapy

We’re here to help.

👉 Click the link in our bio to book a Running Assessment and let’s build a plan that keeps you running strong.





05/08/2026

Continuing our Hyrox series for injury prevention, we have Station 2-the sled push.

Station 2 on HYROX can be brutal on the calves and Achilles with repeated sled pushes, transitions, and running volume. Prevention work matters.

✅ Eccentrics
Slow heel lowers help improve tendon capacity and resilience under load. Focus on controlled lowering for at least 5 seconds.

✅ Isometrics
Heavy calf holds can reduce tendon pain sensitivity and improve load tolerance. Great before training or during flare-ups.

✅ Soleus Strength
The soleus is the endurance engine of running. Bent-knee calf raises are key for handling HYROX fatigue and protecting the Achilles late in races.

Strong calves + resilient tendons = better performance and fewer setbacks. Don’t wait until the Achilles starts barking to train it!

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