Running physio · Southport
Run further and more comfortably with a clear plan for your body
Get video running analysis, a strength check and a rehab or training plan that targets what is holding you back.
Sound familiar?
Does this sound like you?
- Your knee, shin or Achilles hurts after a few kilometres?
- You've been through injury after injury and never found out why?
- You're building up for an event and want to run well and stay healthy?
What we treat
Running problems we see every week
If yours isn't listed, book an assessment and we'll work out what is going on.
Inside the problem
How it works
Every running stride loads the foot, ankle, knee, hip and spine several times over, thousands of times a run. Most running injuries come from load building faster than the body adapts, combined with gaps in strength or control. Video analysis shows how you move, and the strength and mobility check shows why, so the plan targets the cause rather than the symptom.
In more detail
Common problems explained
What each one is, what it feels like and how we manage it.
Patellofemoral pain (runner's knee)
Aching around the kneecap that builds as you run, especially downhill or on stairs. It is usually an overload problem, helped by managing running load, strengthening the hip and thigh, and hands-on treatment.
Medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints)
Pain along the inner shin that builds with running, often after a sudden jump in distance or intensity. We adjust load and build calf and foot strength, and screen for a stress fracture if pain is focal or persistent.
Achilles tendinopathy and calf strains
Stiffness and pain at the back of the heel or calf, worse at the start of a run. Progressive loading of the calf and tendon, with a sensible running plan, is the mainstay of treatment.
Plantar heel pain
Sharp heel pain with the first steps of the day or after sitting. Load management, calf and foot strengthening and a graded return to running usually help.
How we help
Our four-step approach
Every plan is built around your problem, your work and your goals.
Assess
We take a thorough history and video your running, then assess strength, mobility and control away from the track.
Explain
You'll see what your running looks like and which findings actually matter, with no exaggerating of small quirks.
Treat
Hands-on treatment and exercises for the problem areas, plus advice on training load and recovery.
Rebuild
A progressive strength and running plan, retested over time, to build back to your distance, pace or event.
Questions
Before you book
Do I need to be injured to book a running assessment?
No. Many runners book to check how they move before an event or training block, or to work out why they keep getting niggles.
Will you change how I run?
Not for the sake of it. We only suggest changes when the assessment shows they are likely to help, and focus on strength, load and mobility first.
What should I bring?
Your running shoes and shorts or tights you can run in. Bring any recent scans or reports.
What happens at the first appointment?
Your first appointment is 60 minutes, so there is time for a thorough assessment. We assess the problem, explain what is going on, start treatment and give you a clear plan. No referral needed.
Can I claim on my health fund?
Yes. If your extras cover includes physio, you can claim on the spot with HICAPS and only pay the gap. We also see Medicare care plan, WorkCover, CTP, DVA and NDIS patients.
Your next step
Book your assessment
Book online any time, or call (07) 5532 0999 and we'll find a time that suits.
General information only, not individual medical advice. Results vary from person to person. © Ferry Rd Physio