The Running Institute

Did you know your walking pattern can affect more than just your feet? 🦶

Poor walking or running mechanics can place extra strain on the knees, hips, and lower back over time.

At The Running Institute, gait analysis can help identify movement imbalances before they turn into bigger problems. Combined with custom orthotics, it can support better movement, reduce pain, and help you stay active with confidence.

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“Found a good solution for my foot pain. Helped me understand the likely causes and solutions. Very helpful, straightforward and informative. Easy to set up appointments.”
– Mark

A great review highlighting the importance of clear guidance, proper diagnosis, and practical treatment options for foot pain.

At The Running Institute, patients receive running-focused podiatry and sports medicine care designed to help identify the cause of pain, explain the next steps, and support a confident return to movement.

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111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1919, Chicago, IL

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What is EPAT? 🦶

EPAT stands for Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Treatment — a non-invasive therapy that uses acoustic pressure waves to help stimulate healing, reduce pain, and support recovery without surgery.

At The Running Institute, EPAT can be used to support soft tissue healing, chronic pain relief, and faster recovery for runners, athletes, and active patients dealing with ongoing foot or lower-limb pain.

Non-invasive treatment.
Recovery support.
Pain relief.
Soft tissue healing.

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A proud moment for The Running Institute 👏

Our very own Dr. Balu Natarajan — 1985 Scripps Spelling Bee Champion and Sports Medicine Physician at The Running Institute — was featured on ESPN 1000 last Thursday.

Dr. Balu brings the same focus, dedication, and excellence from his championship background into the care he provides for athletes, runners, and patients every day.

We’re proud to have him as part of The Running Institute team. 🏃‍♂️

Watch here:
https://vimeo.com/1196109034/388d3c78fb

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“Dr Chin was great. Took time to understand what my issues were and then explained his diagnosis and recommendations thoroughly so I came away fully understanding what to do. Office staff is also super friendly and funny.”
– Scott

At The Running Institute, patients receive clear explanations, thorough assessments, and personalised recommendations designed to help them understand their condition and move forward with confidence.

Whether you’re dealing with foot pain, running injuries, or ongoing discomfort, expert care can make all the difference. 🦶

www.tri-chicago.com
111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1919, Chicago, IL

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When your sports medicine doctor casually joins a spelling bee challenge on ESPN!

This week, our very own Dr. Balu Natarajan stopped by ESPN to join the fun in honor of National Spelling Bee week. From helping runners and triathletes stay healthy to spelling Chicago baseball players’ names on live radio… safe to say he’s got range!

Fun fact: Dr. Natarajan is also a former Scripps National Spelling Bee champion, so this challenge was right up his alley.

Thanks again to ESPN 1000 for the invite and the laughs. We had a blast!

ESPN Podcast - Dr. Natarajan This is "ESPN Podcast - Dr. Natarajan" by AccentCare on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Your body doesn’t always hurt where the real problem starts. 🔍

Pain in the knee, hip, back, or shoulder can sometimes be linked to how another part of the body is moving. That’s why proper diagnosis matters — physiotherapy looks at the full movement chain, not just the painful area.

Small changes in strength, mobility, and movement control can make a big difference to long-term recovery. 💪

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“In one 5-minute procedure, Dr. Chin solved a problem that had been causing me pain for 6 months. I’ve been pain-free for two weeks now and it’s been a total game-changer for my running.”
– Sam

A great reminder of how the right running-focused podiatry care can make a real difference — helping reduce pain, improve comfort, and get you back to doing what you love.

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111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1919, Chicago, IL

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Your feet do more than carry you — they help control how you walk, move, and balance every day.

With 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments, even small foot issues can affect the knees, hips, and lower back over time.

At The Running Institute, foot health is assessed with expert care to help identify the cause of discomfort, improve movement, and support long-term activity.

111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1919, Chicago, IL
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