Magic City Momentum Sports Medicine offers performance-focused physical therapy that helps runners and athletes achieve their personal best while preventing injuries.
Personalized techniques to avoid common running injuries
Targeted training to enhance your athletic potential
Professional physical therapy with a sports medicine focus
Doctor of Physical Therapy
"At MCM Sports Medicine, we focus on optimizing performance while preventing injuries. My approach integrates physical therapy expertise with athletic training to help you achieve your full potential."
Read full bioLauren Hendrix
Owner, MCM Sports Medicine
Lauren Hendrix is a Birmingham native who brings a unique blend of physical therapy expertise and personal running experience to her practice. After receiving her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in Houston, she returned to Birmingham where she lives with her husband and two children.
What sets Lauren apart is her performance-first approach. While traditional physical therapy often focuses primarily on injury treatment, she places equal emphasis on performance enhancement—creating a more positive, goal-oriented experience for her clients. As both a Doctor of Physical Therapy and certified running coach, she combines clinical expertise with practical athletic training to help runners and athletes achieve their full potential.
10+
Years Experience
400+
Clients Helped
SCS
Sports Specialist
VDOT
Run Coach Certified
At MCM Sports Medicine, we believe in treating the athlete, not just the injury. Our unique methodology focuses on optimizing performance while preventing future issues, creating a sustainable path to achieving your athletic potential.
Comprehensive analysis of movement patterns, strength imbalances, and running mechanics to identify potential areas for improvement.
Individualized programs designed to address your unique goals, whether you're recovering from injury or seeking to improve performance.
Proactive strategies focusing on biomechanics, strength, and technique to minimize injury risk while maximizing performance.
Structured progression ensuring steady improvement toward your performance goals without compromising long-term health.
What sets our methodology apart is the integration of clinical expertise with athletic training principles. We don't just address symptoms—we optimize your entire movement system.
Whether you're recovering from an injury, looking to improve your performance, or wanting to prevent future issues, Magic City Momentum Sports Medicine is here to help you achieve your goals.
Don't just take our word for it. Hear from the athletes who have transformed their performance and overcome injuries with our specialized approach.
"Every runner, regardless of age or speed, needs and deserves a compassionate, dedicated, and highly trained running PT. Lauren leads with honesty and compassion in her practice, constantly balancing the importance of short term recovery and long term strength. Working with Lauren has changed my perspective on injury prevention, strength training, and my potential to be an even faster, healthier athlete as a Masters runner."
Kim Mantle
Competitive Marathon Runner
"As a former D1 athlete, I have finally found the caliber of experience, training, knowledge, and skillset in Lauren that I have been looking for in physical therapist and strength coach to keep me healthy and continually chasing my goals."
Sarah Weaver
Competitive Runner and Triathlete
