Running Assessment

Running Biomechanics Assessment

Running biomechanics can play a major role in repetitive or overuse injuries. By analysing how your body moves when running, inefficient movement patterns (resulting in tissue overload) can be identified and corrected to help reduce injury risk, accelerate return to full running program or sport, and improve performance.

Who is this assessment for?

Our osteopaths — Dr Jordan Moncrieff, Dr Daniel Ross, Dr Jethro Cooney and Dr Georgia Bahnsen — offer detailed running assessments and biomechanics retraining for runners of all levels.

This assessment is ideal for runners who:

• Experience recurring running injuries

• Want to improve running technique and efficiency

• Are looking to prevent injury

• Want to run faster or for longer

• Are aiming to enhance performance

What does the assessment involve?

Your osteopath will record you performing a series of running drills from multiple angles (front, back and side). Footage is reviewed in slow motion to assess each phase of your gait cycle and identify areas contributing to injury or reduced efficiency.

To achieve the best possible outcomes, this analysis is combined with a clinical assessment of posture, alignment, movement, joint range of motion, muscle strength, and stability. Based on the findings, your osteopath may provide:

• Running technique retraining,

• Osteopathic manual therapy,

• Exercise rehabilitation,

• Advice on training load and footwear, and/or

• A combination of all the above.

Assessments are typically conducted on a nearby sporting field, close to our clinic locations. To arrange a Running Biomechanics Assessment, speak to your osteopath at your next appointment.   

Cancellation Policy

24 hours notice is required if you’re unable to attend your scheduled appointment so the appointment time can be offered to someone who needs it. You’ll receive an email/SMS reminder 48 hours prior to your appointment. A full fee cancellation fee applies for all appointments cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled start time. Patients with outstanding accounts (including cancellation fees) will not be re-booked until these fees have been paid.