RUNNING ASSESSMENTS
Our running assessments using video analysis on a treadmill helps evaluate kinematic patterns in an effective way to identify various types of running styles and assess any biomechanical errors,
allowing the clinician to develop a comprehensive rehabilitation program and appropriate running technique modification strategy.
Biomechnical faults and common injuries
Running biomechanics play a key role in injury development. The majority of running injuries are considered overuse injuries, with the most frequently injured sites the knee, foot and lower leg.
Many of these injuries have high recurrence rates and may often lead to a reduction or cessation in training.
Multiple factors contribute to running injuries, however abnormal running kinematics certainly play a role. Running assessments are particularly useful for people with Patellofemoral pain, hip pain, ITB ‘Syndrome’, shin Splints (MTSS), Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis as well as stress fractures and muscle strains.
Multiple factors contribute to running injuries, however abnormal running kinematics certainly play a role. Running assessments are particularly useful for people with Patellofemoral pain, hip pain, ITB ‘Syndrome’, shin Splints (MTSS), Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis as well as stress fractures and muscle strains.
What's involed in an assessment?
The assessment will start off with a thorough subjective and objective history about your injury or symptoms, using musculoskeletal screening tools, basic range of movement and stability / strength testing.
We will also take information on footwear, running volumes, speed, cadence and other current fitness regimes.
You will then be video recorded running on the treadmill at the pace that you normally run at. The Physio will then assess and breakdown the video, analysing each component from the rear view, side view and front view to identify any biomechnical faults that are relevant to your symptoms or are potential for injury.
They will then create a mobility and strength exercise program specifically addressing the issues, which you will be able to access online and follow with instructional videos. The Physio will then go through these exercises with you in another appointment. If required, a forceplate gait assessment will also be taken to determine exact foot movement patterning left vs right on footstrike through to toe off.
Watch our running and injury prevention workshop
Part 1
The Running Cycle / Common Injuries
Biomechanical Faults
Presented by Claire Brown
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Part 2
Running Assessment
Clinic Case Study
Presented by Elise Mulvihill
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Part 3
Good Running Form
Mobility and Strengthening Exercises
Presented by Tim Keeley
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