Running & Physiotherapy
Moving well and progressing your performance.
What is a Running Assessment?
A running assessment is a comprehensive evaluation designed to identify factors that may be affecting your running performance, efficiency, comfort, or injury risk. Your physiotherapist will assess your movement, strength, mobility, running mechanics, training habits, and injury history to help determine where improvements can be made.
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Whether you're a new runner, weekend warrior, or experienced athlete, a running assessment can help keep you moving toward your goals.
Do I need an assessment?
A running assessment may be beneficial if you:
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Experience pain while running
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Have recurring injuries or setbacks
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Are returning to running after an injury
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Are training for a race or event
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Want to improve your running efficiency
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Feel limited by tightness, weakness, or poor endurance
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Are new to running and want to start off on the right foot
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You don't need to be injured to benefit from a running assessment. Many runners use assessments proactively to improve performance and reduce injury risk.
What to Expect
Your assessment may include:
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Discussion of your running goals and training history
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Review of previous injuries and current symptoms
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Strength, mobility, and balance testing
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Running gait and movement analysis
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Footwear review and recommendations
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Individualized treatment and exercise recommendations
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You'll leave with a better understanding of your running mechanics and a plan designed specifically for your goals.
Things to know;
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Wear comfortable athletic clothing and running shoes.
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Bring any shoes you regularly run in.
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The assessment is suitable for runners of all experience levels.
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A running assessment identifies areas for improvement, but lasting changes come from consistently following your personalized exercise and strength program.
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Building strength, mobility, and running capacity over time is often the key to reducing injury risk and improving performance.
Meet the Therapists
Physiotherapists Nicole Geier & Michelle MacKenzie
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Pushing past your running plateau.
Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a marathon personal best, running can be one of the most rewarding ways to stay active. But many runners find themselves dealing with recurring pain, persistent tightness, or injuries that seem to return whenever training volume increases.
