Running Assessment

Back Works offers running assessments from one of our registered physiotherapists with extensive background in running and gait. A running assessment can optimize your performance, and enjoyment of the sport while reducing the risk of injury and lengthy layoffs while training.

 

A running assessment may be right for you if:

• You have been experiencing pain or discomfort during or after your runs.

• You are developing repeated issues

• You have recently taken up running or are returning to the sport after a prolonged time off

• You want to optimize your comfort, performance, endurance and/or enjoyment of the sport.

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A running assessment will consist of:

• Thorough history of your ailments/problem areas as well as any past injuries

• Orthopedic assessment of those areas if needed.

• Running evaluation while on a treadmill

• Shoe and wear pattern assessment as well as recommendations for replacement if needed.

• Suggestions and exercises to improve your running technique based on your personal running gait.

• Advice on how to adjust your running over the coming weeks to prevent injury.

 

What you will need:

• Your running shoes, new and old if you are transitioning between pairs

• Running clothing (shorts and running top)

• Orthotics if you wear them

• Water bottle, if desired

• A change of clothes for afterwards as you may work up a little sweat on the treadmill