What’s a “Tune-Up”?
And Why Your Body Needs One, Too
Dr. Geno Mayes, PT, DPT
You wouldn’t skip regular maintenance on your car… oil changes, brake checks, tire rotations, because you know it keeps your car running smoothly and prevents bigger problems down the road.
Your body works the same way.
At Iron Physical Therapy, we think of a tune-up as your body’s version of that maintenance check. A short, focused period of physical therapy designed to fine-tune how you move, restore balance, and prevent injury before it stops you in your tracks.
🔧 What a Tune-Up Looks Like
A tune-up isn’t about starting from scratch. It’s about optimizing what’s already there.
Over the course of a few weeks, your PT will:
Diagnose movement inefficiencies: spotting tightness, weakness, or imbalances that could lead to injury.
Make targeted adjustments: refining your form and mechanics so you can move smarter, not harder.
Add strength and mobility work: customized exercises to support your sport or training goals.
Help you recover faster: using manual therapy and recovery strategies to reduce soreness and improve performance.
The goal? To get you back on the road, trail, or field stronger than before.
⏱ The Best Part: No Time Off Needed
Unlike rehab after an injury, a tune-up doesn’t mean stopping your training. It’s designed to fit with your activity, addressing small issues now so they don’t turn into big ones later.
Think of it as proactive care for your muscles and joints, the kind of maintenance that keeps you moving smoothly through your next race cycle or training block.
🚀 Stay Ahead of Injury, Stay on the Road
Most people wait until pain forces them to slow down. But taking care of your body before that happens keeps you performing your best… longer.
Whether you’re gearing up for a marathon, increasing your mileage, or just feeling “off” in your movement, a tune-up can help you:
Improve performance and efficiency
Prevent injuries like runner’s knee or IT band pain
Recover faster between training sessions
Ready to Start Your Tune-Up?
If this sounds like you, it’s time to schedule your PT tune-up.
Our team will help you identify what’s holding you back and get you back to moving your best, no downtime required.
Start your tune-up today.
Blog insight powered by Dr. Mayes, DPT, Founder & Director of Iron PT