Move Better with Personalised Running Assessment
Running patterns, if inaccurate, can cause a range of issues. While some push through tight calves, others battle recurring knee pain and lack of progress.
At Livewell Health, we blend clinical insights with your unique biomechanics to appraise your running style and suggest ways to improve. With us, you will know what’s holding your stride back and move forward confidently and safely.
Our team delves into your racing patterns, understanding the issues that slow you down or make the pursuit a dangerous one. The running assessment reveals whether you have tight hips, poor foot control, or overuse of one side. Using tools like slow-motion video, treadmill analysis, and manual screening, we map out exactly how your body behaves during a run. Once we’ve assessed the patterns, we focus on educating you with strategies and modifications that can improve your pace.
Live Better with Trusted Physios of Melbourne
At Livewell Health, we believe everybody, regardless of age, deserves to live to their fullest potential. Our team assesses the root cause of your pain and designs evidence-based rehabilitation programs for you to move and live the best way possible.
Award-winning Team
Our health experts deliver targeted programs designed to meet your needs. These are backed by years of clinical and industry experience. Livewell Health was awarded the 2025 Australian Achiever Awards with a Highly Recommended accolade. We are the official physiotherapy partner for the City of Melbourne, Melbourne City Badminton Club, and Hawthorn Badminton Club, reflecting our expertise in effective recovery.
Real Results
Our personalised health plans ensure you invest in what’s truly relevant, so every step you take brings you closer to your goals.
Holistic Recovery
We strive to guide you beyond pain relief by addressing your overall well-being for sustainable, long-term outcomes.
Shift Your Running Style from Risky to Refined
Minor changes in your running can go unnoticed until they show up as discomfort or you experience a stall in your progress. We recognise these shifts in the patterns that cause issues, including lateral bias that can unintentionally place more load, force, or effort on one leg.
We also spot whether you apply more force than necessary to land or rotate too far at the hips, both of which can result in joint stress and slow you down. Our running physio assessment includes:
Video Gait Review
Your run is recorded and reviewed frame-by-frame to detect asymmetries or offloading patterns.
Joint and Muscle Screening
We test your strength, mobility, and endurance across your hips, core, knees, and feet to see how your body holds up when under pressure.
Technique and Posture Analysis
We examine how your posture, arm swing, and head position contribute to movement control or disruption over distance.
Where Service Meets Satisfaction
Why Choose Us For Running Physio?
Combined Hands-on Therapy with Exercise
Relieve your symptoms through expert hands-on care before introducing targeted exercises to achieve real long-term results.
One-on-One Sessions Tailored to Your Needs
Receive our undivided attention in every session for thorough assessment and highly personalised treatment programs.
Real Progress Towards Your Health Goals
Celebrate and track your progress with advanced technology to keep you motivated and informed every step of the way.
Purpose-built Studio
Our physiotherapy clinic provides a safe, hygienic, and fully equipped environment featuring state-of-the-art strength and Pilates exercise equipment.
Expert Physio Assessment For Everyone to Run Better
Whether you are a beginner or a sportsperson, running can be an excellent medium to gain strength and build endurance, yet inaccuracies in style can make it a risky sport.
A thorough assessment with our experienced team maps these unsafe patterns. Following this, we fine-tune how you run, focusing on quality rather than noting how quickly the distance is covered.
Beyond improving your running technique, we offer advice on footwear and tailor exercise programs that fit your pace and capacity. Through our practical advice applicable when on the track, you can efficiently accomplish your goal while ensuring safety. Whether you're preparing for your next half-marathon, coming back from a sprain, or simply trying to make your runs more comfortable, our running assessments are designed to help you move with more confidence and less pain.
Referrals Accepted for Running Assessment Services
Any Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
01Do I need a referral for a running assessment?
No, referrals aren’t needed. For running assessments, you can directly book with our physios in Melbourne and arrive at pre-determined timings.
02How long does the assessment take?
A thorough running assessment usually takes 60 minutes. This gives us time to complete a full movement screen, treadmill analysis, follow-up discussion, and your long-term running plan.
03Is the assessment suitable for beginners?
Yes, we tailor each of our running physio assessments depending on your levels. So, whether you're a beginner or an expert marathon runner, we adjust it to evaluate what can be done to make you better than your current performance.
04Can this help with recurring running injuries?
Absolutely, identifying inefficient movement patterns or muscle imbalances can help resolve issues like runner’s knee, shin splints, or Achilles pain.
05Is treadmill running the same as road running during assessments?
Treadmill running gives us controlled visual access and consistent speed, though we understand it might feel slightly different. We account for that in our evaluation.