Running Assessment
Run Further. Run Faster. Stay Injury Free.
Comprehensive Running Assessment
Whether you’re training for your first 5km, chasing a marathon PB, or struggling with recurring injuries, our physiotherapists’ running assessment will identify exactly what’s holding you back and create a personalised plan to help you run pain-free.
✅ 45-60 minute Running Assessment
✅ Full Running Technique Analysis, including Running Gait Test
✅ Injury Risk Screening
✅ Personalised Strength & Running Recommendations
Is This You?
- Recurring calf injury from running, Achilles, knee or hip pain
- Constant niggles that return when running volume increases
- Training for an upcoming event
- Returning from running injuries
- Unsure whether your running technique is contributing to pain
- Looking to improve efficiency and performance
- New to running and wanting to start the right way
If you’ve answered yes to any of the above, this assessment is designed for you.
What Happens During Your Physio Running Assessment?
Step 1: Understand Your Running Story
We discuss your running injury history, training load, goals, footwear and recovery habits.
Step 2: Full Body Movement Assessment
We identify restrictions, weaknesses and movement patterns that may be impacting your running.
Step 3: Running Gait Analysis
Using video analysis, we assess your running mechanics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce injury risk.
Step 4: Your Personalised Plan
You’ll leave with a personalised plan outlining your running technique, strength priorities, recovery strategies, and the next steps to help you perform at your best and stay injury-free.
If you are looking to improve your running efficiency, performance and prevent injury then absolutely yes!
A video assessment allows us to analyse your technique in slow motion to examine your posture, foot strike, cadence and overall running biomechanics.
If you have Physio 'extras' as part of your private health cover, you can claim this appointment.
Please bring your current running shoes and any other shoes you regularly train in. Comfortable running attire is recommended.
If appropriate, your practitioner will provide personalised exercises and recommendations based on your goals, running injury history, and gait assessment findings.
No referral is required. You can book directly with our team.
Infrared sauna sessions may assist with recovery, muscle relaxation, circulation, stress management, and reducing post-training stiffness.
We commonly assess:
Runner's knee
Achilles tendinopathy
Shin splints
Calf strains
Hamstring injuries
Hip pain
Plantar heel pain
ITB-related pain
Yes. Many runners seek an assessment for issues such as knee pain, Achilles pain, shin splints, calf strains, hip pain, or recurring niggles that impact training.
Absolutely. Whether you're training for your first 5km or preparing for a marathon, a running assessment can help you build confidence and establish good habits from the start.
Yes. A physio running assessment can identify factors such as training load, strength deficits, mobility restrictions, and running mechanics that may increase your risk of injury.
