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What is it?

An assessment of your running technique to identify any aspects of your running that could be improved to enhance your movement patterns and overall running performance.

Using observation and slow motion video footage of you running on our treadmill we look at foot placement, stride length, leg alignment, arm swing, shoulder control and head posture. We may also do specific tests on joints and muscles to assess flexibility and strength.

We will then tailor a programme to address any problems identified. This may be physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation, a programme of strengthening or stretching exercises and specific running drills. We will also offer impartial advice on running footwear.

Who is it suitable for?

Runners of all abilities can benefit especially:

• Those new to running who want advice as they get started
• Runners wanting to improve their running style
• Runners wanting to further their training to achieve distance or time goals
• Runners wanting to start to compete or improve competition performance
• Runners going into different disciplines such as sprinting, marathon running or triathlons
• Runners that struggle to get consistency in training due to recurrent injuries

Why should I have an assessment?

• To help prevent injury, especially recurrent problems
• To improve performance and help you achieve your running goals
• To optimise running efficiency and allow the body to perform economically
• To help improve form towards the end of a race
• To rehabilitate after an injury as injury can affect running technique

Who will do the assessment?

Physiofit physiotherapists are specialists in sports injury treatment and rehabilitation and are also runners themselves.

• Jenny has worked for over 20 years as a sports physiotherapist with a specialist interest in running and cycling injuries. She is an experienced runner having completed 5 marathons as well as numerous other events.
• Stella specialises in the treatment of sports injuries and rehabilitation and on moving to England completed an MSc in Sports Therapy at Leeds Beckett University. This program expanded her knowledge and she offers evidence based and holistic approaches to assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. She has since undertaken further training in running assessment.

How much will it cost?

The assessment will cost £150 and last 80 – 90 minutes.