Running Assessment

What is a running assessment?

Running can be a fun past-time and is also a great way to stay fit and healthy. However, if done incorrectly, running can also be painful as well as dangerous for our bodies. If you experiencing pain or stiffness during or after running, a running assessment with one of our physiotherapists may be perfect for you.
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During your running assessment, one of our skilled physiotherapists will observe, record, and analyze your running pattern and technique on our treadmill. Following their analysis, your physiotherapist will work with you to optimize your running technique by giving you tips, tricks, and individualized exercises in order to get you running safely and as effectively as possible so that you can continue running for years to come.

Who are running assessments for?

A running assessment is perfect for anyone who currently runs, used to run, or would like to start running for the first time but has recently experienced an injury, surgery, or trauma.

​Your physiotherapist will work with you to develop a running program that will allow you to safely return to or begin running pain free while working towards a goal (2 km, 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, marathon, etc). ​

Running Technique Workshop

Have a look at our Facebook Live running technique workshop to get an idea of what safe and efficient running technique looks like and what might be addressed during your running assessment! ​

Get personalized advice to transform your running

What will be assessed during my appointment?

  • Range of motion
  • Flexibility
  • ​Strength
  • Shoes
  • Knee valgus/varus
  • Arm movement
  • ​Vertical displacement
  • Supination/Pronation
  • Cadence
  • Hip vs. Ankle Strategy
  • Incline

Benefits

Decrease and eliminate running pain or stiffness
Improve running efficiency 
Develop running program
​Return to running
Increase function

Who's it for?

Those experiencing pain/stiffness from running
Brand new runners
Runners returning from an injury
​Running looking to improve their performance

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