Expert Knee Pain Treatment in St. Augustine, FL
Expert Knee Pain Treatment in St. Augustine, FL
You don't have to stop training to heal. At First Coast Running Medicine, Dr. Brooke Shivers, DPT, OCS delivers one-on-one, doctorate-level care that finds the root cause of your knee pain — and builds a plan to get you back running, competing, and moving stronger than before. No aides. No generic programs. Just real answers.
Knee Pain That Keeps Sidelining You Isn't Normal
The Pain Keeps Coming Back
You take a break, feel better, and return to training — only for the knee pain to flare up again within weeks. Without identifying the root cause, the cycle never ends.
Generic PT Isn't Working
High-volume clinics hand you off to aides and give you the same sheet of exercises as everyone else. Your injury is specific to how you move — your treatment should be too.
You're Losing Fitness and Falling Behind
Every week off the road or out of the gym costs you conditioning, confidence, and race readiness. You need a plan that keeps you active while you heal — not one that benches you.
Why St. Augustine Athletes Choose First Coast
First Coast Running Medicine isn't your average PT clinic. Every session is one-on-one with Dr. Brooke — a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with advanced training in running gait mechanics, dry needling, and return-to-sport rehab. Whether you're searching for knee pain relief near me or elite-level performance work, you get a specialist fully invested in your outcome.
Knee Pain Conditions We Treat in St. Augustine
From runner's knee to IT band syndrome, Dr. Brooke Shivers has the specialized training to identify what's driving your pain and create a targeted plan to resolve it. Using hands-on manual therapy, dry needling, gait retraining, and progressive exercise, we treat the full picture — not just the symptom.
Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome) — including patellar tracking issues and post-run aching
IT Band Syndrome — lateral knee pain caused by movement mechanics and hip weakness
Plantar Fasciitis, Hamstring Strains & Overuse Injuries — common in runners ramping up mileage
From First Call to Full Stride
Analyze
Every plan starts with a full movement assessment. Dr. Brooke digs into your history, how you move, and what's actually driving the problem, not just where it hurts. You leave the first visit with a clear picture of the root cause and a plan built around your goals.
adapt
Once the root cause is identified, the work begins. Dr. Brooke introduces progressive strength training designed to promote tissue adaptation, building the capacity your body needs to handle the demands of running, training, and competition without breaking down.
overcome
With the right foundation in place, the focus shifts to getting you back to full function and performance. You return to the activities you love, stronger, more durable, and with the tools to stay that way.
Real Results from St. Augustine Runners & Athletes
Rated 5.0 stars across 20 Google reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking your first session for knee pain treatment in St. Augustine.
First Coast Running Medicine is a cash-based practice, meaning we do not bill insurance directly. This keeps your care 100% one-on-one and free from restrictions on session length or treatment type. We accept HSA and FSA cards, and we provide superbills so you can submit for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
No referral is needed. You can book directly, starting with a free 15-minute discovery call to make sure we're the right fit before your first session.
Dry needling uses thin monofilament needles to release myofascial trigger points — tight, overactive muscle areas that contribute to knee pain and movement dysfunction. Dr. Brooke holds an advanced CMTPT/DN certification and uses dry needling as part of a comprehensive rehab plan, not as a standalone treatment.
Yes — that's a core principle at First Coast Running Medicine. Rather than stopping activity altogether, Dr. Brooke modifies your training load so you stay as active as possible while your body heals. Most patients run or train throughout their care.
At most high-volume clinics, you're seen by an aide or split between multiple patients. Here, every session is one-on-one with Dr. Brooke — a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Sessions are longer, more focused, and include a running gait analysis when relevant to your injury.
Still have questions?
Still have questions?
Contact Dr. Brooke directly.
