Running Clinic
A general misconception is that ‘there is a normal running gait’ when in fact there is no correct, perfect or normal running style. What you want to concentrate on is the fact that you want to target your injury, simply run faster or prevent injury.
What the aim is is to:
- Assess the pressure movements going through the foot
- Assess the behaviours of the soft tissue structures that affect the runner
- Common one is the gluteal muscles – ‘A smart behind’!
- Footwear – a large discussion forum occurs and exists over this and is always a hot topic in running magazines and runners.
- Balance training
- Warming or conditioning the body
- a.Overuse injuries?
- b.Off loading?
- Dispell any myths or misconception patients may raise i.e. try and be as scientific or evidence based to answer questions or understandings. This can be quite difficult when there is so much non scientifically based information accessible on the internet and not enough solid trials on running issues.
- a.Pronation explained
- b.Supination explained
As experienced physiotherapists we will assess flexibility, strength and balance providing the runner with a bespoke report out lining areas of imbalance likely to contribute to injury.