Physical Therapy for People Who Don’t Want to Stop Moving
Helping runners, triathletes, and swimmers navigate injury, build confidence, and return to the activities they love.
I’m Greg Lemek, physical therapist and endurance sport enthusiast. Growing up as an athlete in Arlington, staying active was always part of my life. When persistent injuries disrupted that, I learned firsthand how much pain can affect more than just physical performance.
After years practicing in high-volume clinics, I started Persist PT to provide personalized, one-on-one care that considers the whole person, not just the injury. My goal isn't simply to help you recover, but to give you the confidence, knowledge, and tools to keep doing what you love long after our work together ends.
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Break Free from Pain & Regain Confidence in Training
Physical Therapy for Endurance Athletes in Arlington, VA
Hi, I’m Greg Lemek, Doctor of Physical Therapy, RRCA-Certified Running Coach, & Certified Bike Fitter. I help endurance athletes break free from pain - with fewer sessions, and without cookie-cutter care.
Free Discovery Call with a Specialist
Free, no-pressure call with Greg Lemek, Doctor of Physical Therapy & Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Duration: 20 minutes
Services
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Every year, 8-32% of runners will give up running due to an injury. Runners deserve better from the healthcare system. Too often, runners are told to simply “stop running” instead of being offered a realistic, proactive plan to recover and return - it’s no surprise that many runners avoid seeking care altogether. Learn more about physical therapy for runners.
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Swimming is often viewed as a low-impact activity- but low impact doesn’t always mean injury free. Whether you're competing or swimming for fitness, repetitive strokes create significant load: elite swimmers can perform up to 30,000 arm rotations per week, and even recreational swimmers may hit 3,000+ rotations weekly during just a few pool sessions. Learn more about physical therapy for swimmers.
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As a physical therapist specializing in endurance athletes, I provide professional bike fittings in Arlington, Virginia designed to reduce pain and help you perform at your best. Hours at a time in the saddle can lead to pain in places you didn’t know you had - and sometime, just a centimeter of change can make a world of difference. Learn more about the clinical bike fit.
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Wellness and Performance sessions are designed to help you move better, train smarter, and stay ahead of injury — even if you're not currently in pain.
These sessions are ideal for:
Runners, cyclists, and swimmers looking to optimize performance
Individuals interested in injury prevention and movement longevity
Older Adults seeking personalized mobility, strength, and recovery programming
Services
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Every year, 8-32% of runners will give up running due to an injury. Runners deserve better from the healthcare system. Too often, runners are told to simply “stop running” instead of being offered a realistic, proactive plan to recover and return - it’s no surprise that many runners avoid seeking care altogether. Learn more.
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Swimming is often viewed as a low-impact activity- but low impact doesn’t always mean injury free. Whether you're competing or swimming for fitness, repetitive strokes create significant load: elite swimmers can perform up to 30,000 arm rotations per week, and even recreational swimmers may hit 3,000+ rotations weekly during just a few pool sessions. Learn more.
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As a physical therapist specializing in endurance athletes, I provide professional bike fittings in Arlington, Virginia designed to reduce pain, prevent injury, and help you perform at your best. Unlike standard bike shop fits, a PT-led bike fitting uses clinical expertise in movement and biomechanics to adapt your bike precisely to your body - not the other way around. Learn more.
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Wellness and Performance sessions are designed to help you move better, train smarter, and stay ahead of injury.
These sessions are ideal for:
Individuals interested in injury prevention and movement longevity
Older Adults seeking personalized mobility, strength, and recovery programming
We’ll use one-on-one sessions, hands on techniques, and sport-specific programming to help you back to where you were before - and beyond.
Discovery Call with a Specialist
Free, no-pressure call with Greg Lemek, Doctor of Physical Therapy & Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Duration: 20 minutes
Clinical Bike Fitting
When you spend hours at a time in the saddle, a one centimeter adjustment makes an outsize difference.
With my newsletter I aim to provide a brief, useful resource including the latest research on rehab & performance in endurance sport, exercise tips & tricks, and my own musings on the art & science of recovery.
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