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.

 

 

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