Running Analysis & Rehab

Running Analysis & Rehab is ideal for:

• New runners wanting to build healthy habits

• Recreational and competitive runners

• Runners preparing for races

• Anyone returning after an injury

• Postpartum runners returning to sport

• Trail runners

• Athletes experiencing recurring aches and pains

• Runners wanting to improve performance and efficiency

Your first appointment includes a comprehensive physiotherapy assessment that looks beyond simply watching you run.

Subjective Assessment

We'll discuss:

• Your current symptoms

• Previous injuries

• Running history

• Training schedule

• Race goals

• Footwear

• Recovery habits

• Strength training routine

• Lifestyle factors that may influence your running

Physical Assessment

We'll assess:

• Joint mobility

• Muscle flexibility

• Strength

• Balance

• Core and pelvic control

• Single-leg stability

• Functional movement patterns

Video Running Analysis

Using slow-motion video analysis, we'll evaluate:

• Cadence

• Stride length

• Foot strike

• Overstriding

• Hip stability

• Knee mechanics

• Pelvic control

• Trunk position

• Arm swing

• Foot placement

• Overall running efficiency

During your assessment, we'll often trial simple running cues and modifications so you can immediately feel what works best for you.

Running physiotherapy can help with many common overuse injuries, including:

• Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)

• IT Band Syndrome

• Achilles Tendinopathy

• Plantar Fasciitis

• Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)

• Stress Reactions & Stress Fractures

• Hamstring Strains

• Calf Strains

• Gluteal Tendinopathy

• Hip Pain

• Foot & Ankle Pain

• Tendon injuries

• Running-related low back pain

No two runners—or injuries—are the same.

Following your assessment, your physiotherapist will develop an individualized plan based on your specific findings, goals, and training schedule.

Treatment may include:

• Progressive strength training

• Running-specific rehabilitation

• Return-to-running programming

• Running gait retraining

• Training load management

• Mobility exercises

• Manual therapy when appropriate

• Footwear recommendations

• Warm-up and recovery strategies

• Race preparation guidance

• Injury prevention education

Our goal is not simply to reduce pain—but to improve your body's capacity so you can continue running confidently for years to come.

Running injuries rarely have a single cause.

Instead, they often develop from a combination of factors, including:

• Sudden increases in training volume or intensity

• Poor recovery

• Strength deficits

• Reduced mobility

• Previous injuries

• Changes in footwear

• Running mechanics

• Life stress and inadequate sleep

Our assessment looks at the complete picture so we can address the root cause—not just the symptoms.

Our physiotherapists have completed advanced education in evidence-based running assessment and rehabilitation through The Real Running Course, a leading continuing education program developed specifically for healthcare professionals treating runners.

This specialized training emphasizes modern, research-informed approaches to:

• Running injury assessment

• Video gait analysis

• Load management

• Biomechanical assessment

• Strength and rehabilitation programming

• Return-to-running progressions

• Injury prevention strategies

We combine this evidence with your individual goals to create a treatment plan that's practical, personalized, and designed to keep you running.