Running Assessment and Coaching

Running Assessment

If you enjoy running but feel pain/stiffness is limiting you, or just want to look

at ways of improving your efficiency overall then a running assessment is

perfect for you.

Running is a great way to stay active however recreational and competitive running

injuries are very common, with up to 90% of runners training for a marathon

experiencing an injury! Most of these running injuries are caused by training errors,

muscle imbalances or technique factors.

While many other sports, such as swimming, have a significant focus on technique

training, until recently, treatment of running injuries is often focused more on the local

treatment of the affected area AFTER the injury occurs, rather than addressing the

factors that CAUSE these injuries.

By proactively changing the aspects of your running mechanics you’ll expend less

energy, enjoy better biomechanical alignment, reduce the risk of injury and improve

your running performance!

Benefits of a running assessment

• Improve your running performance and reduce the likelihood of injury

• Improve the biomechanics of how you run, helping training to feel easier

• Improve functional strength for running and the bodies ability to withstand

loads involved

How does a running assessment work?

STEP ONE – We assess any injuries you might have and use our high-tech video

analysis to identify your running technique faults and any biomechanical issues.

STEP TWO – We’ll treat any existing running injuries with a combination of

techniques that might include massage, dry needling, stretching, joint mobilisation,

strapping and specific exercises to help strengthen weakened muscles, as well as

working with your podiatrist or running coach, if required.

STEP THREE – We’ll devise a tailored running program to help prevent further

injuries and improve the biomechanics of how you run.

We can also provide physiotherapy treatment to help prevent and manage all kinds

of running related injuries, at all ages and at all levels of ability.

Common running injuries we can treat are:

• Runners Knee (patellofemoral syndrome)

• Achilles Tendonitis 

• IT Band Syndrome 

• Shin splints 

• Plantar Fasciitis