
Physical Therapy for Maryland Runners
Run Stronger, Smarter and Pain-Free
Alpha Project Phyzio is your go-to performance physical therapy partner for runners. Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a marathon PR, we help you stay injury-free, build strength, and run more efficiently—so you can show up to race day confident, pain-free, and ready to perform. Through our specialized, runner-specific virtual training and physical therapy programs, we help Maryland runners move better, recover smarter, and reach their personal best. We have three convenient locations in Frederick, Columbia, and Gaithersburg.
Personalized Performance Physical Therapy
At Alpha Project Phyzio, we are physical therapists specializing in running. As runners ourselves, we know the frustration that comes with injuries and underperformance.
No matter what you're facing, we take the time to understand the root of the issue and develop a personalized plan tailored to your injuries and goals. Our personalized physical therapy for runners provides one-on-one attention, thorough evaluations, and customized rehab plans to address the root causes of pain and prevent future injuries. We prioritize your recovery and long-term performance—helping you run stronger, move better, and stay pain-free.
How We Help Runners
To help runners, we offer several different services.
In-Person Physical Therapy
You get 1-to-1 time with a running expert, with physical therapy exercises done at one of our clinics Frederick, Columbia, and Gaithersburg.
Running Form Assessments
You get 1-to-1 time with a running expert, with physical therapy exercises done at one of our clinics Frederick, Columbia, and Gaithersburg.
Virtual Strength Training
We help runners in Maryland and beyond build custom strength plans tailored to their lifestyle—tracking their progress at they grow stronger.
Step 1
Rehab
Together with your performance physical therapist, we will find the root cause of your pain and create a personalized, comprehensive plan.
Find the root cause of your pain
Prescribe same-day exercises
Make a plan to solve your pain
Full body movement assessment
Decrease pain
Improve mobility
1-on-1 PT with your movement expert
Our 3-Step Return-to-Run Process
Step 3
Performance
Get back to running at peak performance and competing in races at the highest level, while remaining injury-free.
Improve resilience
Optimize movement
Compete, race, and thrive
Maximize strength
Injury prevention
Improve capacity
Step 2
Bulletproof
We introduce physical activity to create a plan to improve durability and longevity, treating the root cause of the issue.
Introduce/reintroduce activity
Enjoy movement
Be healthier and happier
Treat root causes of your pain
Strengthen, support, stabilize
Pain free lifestyle and activities
Meet Dr. Matt Silver, Running Coach & Physical Therapist.
Dr. Matthew Silver is a physical therapist, running coach, founder of Alpha Project Phyzio & Performance, and author of the book “Built To Run”—with over a decade of experience as a distance runner himself. His passion for running began in high school and led to a collegiate career where he set his school’s 8K record and earned all-conference honors.
After battling years of knee and low back pain—and receiving little help from traditional treatments—he set out to learn why so many runners struggle to get lasting relief. Dr. Silver saw a pattern: runners were often given generic advice, like changing shoes or stopping altogether, instead of addressing the root cause of their pain.
Now, he helps runners move better, train smarter, and return to pain-free performance by focusing on individualized care, movement quality, and long-term injury prevention. Welcome to Alpha Project—where runners get the care they actually need.
Customer Testimonial
“Nothing short of miracles worked here”
I’ve been running for 25 years, developed hip pain, was convinced I needed surgery if I wanted to continue running. Turns out, I didn't; I just needed Alpha Phyzio! If you're a runner sidelined with an injury feeling sorry for yourself, if you were told you need surgery to resolve your symptoms, if you've been to other physical therapists without positive results, or even if you're not injured at all and just looking to improve your running or get stronger overall, visit these guys. As an avid runner, Dr. Matt is the most intuitive physical therapist I've ever encountered. Do yourself a favor and visit these guys; you won't regret it. And you may just be able to avoid that surgery you've been convinced you NEED to have!
- Jasmine, Physical Therapy, Columbia Clinic Location.
Customer Testimonial
“Alpha Project has helped me immensely!”
I was having hip pain in both hips during and after running. I met Dr. Matt at a FIT4MOM talk and decided to schedule an assessment. At sessions, he showed me multiple stretches and releases and exercises to increase strength in the muscles around my hips. We’ve also worked on rotation of my upper body since I have tightness from scoliosis. Dr. Matt also completed a running assessment and provided exercises to help work on my running form. All these exercises together have helped me to be able to run more than 2 miles without hip pain and increasing my cadence and speed. Highly recommend!
- Marcie, Physical Therapy, Gaithersburg Clinic Location.
PT Clinic Locations
We provide performance physical therapy at our Columbia, Frederick, and Gaithersburg locations.
Gaithersburg Performance PT
Frederick Performance PT
Columbia Performance PT
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Experience the Alpha Project Phyzio Difference
The world of physical therapy for runners can be frustrating. Not all performance PTs are the same—and too often, runners bounce between clinics and treatments with little progress or long-term results.
At Alpha Project Phyzio, we deliver a personalized experience that takes you from sidelined and stuck to strong, pain-free, and confident in your runs. Our expert care is designed to get you back to the sport you love, performing at your best. Ready to run stronger? Visit us in Columbia, Frederick, or Gaithersburg and get started today.