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Are you ready to transform your run? It’s not just about analysing your run; it’s about revolutionising it!
Whether you’re taking your first strides or sprinting in international competitions, our tailored running assessments, offered by a skilled running physiotherapist, provide the gateway to flawless form and sensational speed.
Why settle for average when you can run extraordinary? Dive into the advantage of having a running physio to guide your stride. Our unique combination of video analysis and biomechanical screening isn’t just high-tech—it’s your secret weapon. By dissecting every detail of your gait, stride, and muscle mechanics, we pinpoint what’s holding you back and why.
Got a kink in your gait? We spot it. Energy leaks? Sealed. Our personalised programs aren’t just about patches; they’re about breakthroughs. From bespoke exercises to expert drills and coaching cues, every piece of advice is tailored to boost your strength, power, and endurance. It’s not just about running longer; it’s about adding life to your miles!
Key Perks of a Central Performance Running Assessment:
Optimised Performance: More than just a quick fix, it’s a comprehensive strategy to make you a powerhouse on the pavement.
Injury Prevention: Every runner’s nemesis, tackled head-on. Your running physiotherapist will fine-tune your form to keep you on track and pain-free.
Normatec Decompression Boots: Run longer, recover faster—experience the power of decompression technology.
State-of-the-Art Techniques: From video playbacks to deep biomechanical insights, experience the cutting edge of running assessments.
Whether you’re jogging in the park or racing against the clock, understanding your running mechanics is pivotal. Don’t let inefficiencies drain your drive. Stop bouncing and start bounding forward with more power and less effort.
Schedule your running assessment today and unleash your potential with confidence speed and endurance.
Every runner has a unique journey. Whether you’re preparing for a casual jog or chasing athletic greatness, your reasons for running and experience levels are personal.
That’s why running assessments start with a thorough conversation about your running history and what you aim to achieve.
Video analysis is an integral part of a running assessment. The physiotherapist utilises Spark Motion Pro, a cutting-edge movement analysis app, to closely examine your running form from both the side and the back. This powerful tool allows the physiotherapist to dissect your gait in detail, identify inefficiencies, suggest improvements, and assess how your running style may contribute to previous or potential injuries.
The biomechanical assessment is a fundamental component of your running session, meticulously evaluating strength and flexibility. This assessment identifies muscle imbalances, as well as areas of tightness or weakness that may impact running efficiency, limit performance, or increase the risk of injury.
Targeted drills and exercises are crucial for refining running technique. The program includes a variety of specific activities designed to enhance key aspects of your run, such as leg cycle, arm movement, and overall stability and control.
A customised training plan is essential for boosting performance and safeguarding against injuries. By carefully considering your current fitness level, running history, injury profile, and specific goals or upcoming races, a plan is designed to perfectly suit your needs.
Injury prevention is a key component of maintaining a consistent and effective training program for runners at all levels, from recreational to elite. Incorporating injury prevention into your running routine is crucial for long-term success and performance.
Browse our general FAQ for quick answers. For queries specific to a particular service, see the relevant service page.
To maximise the benefits of your running assessment, it’s important to share your background and current training habits. Here’s what to prepare for discussion during your appointment:
Your Running Experience: Whether you’re a seasoned elite, competitive sub-elite, or dedicated amateur, the approach is tailored to suit your level.
Recent Running History and Training Regimen: Be ready to provide details about your typical mileage, how often you run, your current training schedule, and any recent changes to your routine.
Goals: Share your specific objectives, whether you’re running for fitness, enjoyment, sprint competition, or training for marathons.
Injury History: Bring information about any past or current injuries, including how they have impacted your running.
Appropriate Gear: Bring your running shoes (past and present) and wear comfortable clothing suitable for a running session.
Having this information ready helps create a more effective and personalised assessment that aligns with your needs and aspirations.
Regular follow-up sessions are crucial for monitoring progress and making necessary adjustments to your training plan.
These sessions help ensure you stay in top form, continuously improve, and effectively prevent injuries. By regularly evaluating your progress, your program can be fine-tuned to better meet your evolving needs and goals, keeping your training both effective and safe. Stay ahead of the curve and maintain peak performance with expert-guided follow-up sessions.
For runners, certain muscles play pivotal roles not just in movement, but in maintaining stability and efficiency during each stride. The main muscle groups essential for runners include:
Running is a whole-body activity, so while focusing on these specific muscles is important, incorporating compound exercises like squats and lunges is crucial. These exercises enhance coordination and functional movement, integrating muscle strength into running dynamics effectively.
Complementing strength training with plyometric exercises, such as jumping and hopping, can further benefit a runner’s performance. Plyometrics improve the ability to make quick, explosive movements, reducing ground contact time and enhancing running efficiency and economy.
By training your body to leave the ground quickly, you expend less energy, allowing for faster and longer runs.
This holistic approach to training ensures that muscle strengthening translates directly into improved running performance.
The goal is to keep you running even when injured, using a tailored, modified program to accommodate your condition. However, certain severe injuries, such as acute muscle tears or stress fractures, may require a temporary halt to running to ensure proper healing.
As an experienced running physiotherapist, maintaining some level of activity is prioritised whenever possible, as it can facilitate a smoother and quicker return to full running without the need for extensive reconditioning.
This approach is designed to keep you moving toward your goals, even if it means adjusting your training intensity or volume.
Precise testing and structured exercise progressions are employed to manage your return to running in a scientifically sound manner. The ability to perform certain activities, like a single-leg calf raise or hop comfortably, is a key indicator of readiness to resume running. Each runner’s recovery plan is highly individualised based on specific needs and recovery progress, ensuring a safe and effective return to running.
We are conveniently located in the heart of Brunswick for easy access to all local residents.
Address: 1/68 Melville Road Brunswick, VIC 3055
Areas We Serve
Brunswick, Brunswick West, Brunswick East, Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Parkville, Coburg, Carlton, Fitzroy, Pascoe Vale South, Pascoe Vale, Thornbury, Northcote.
