Running Performance & Injury Assessments
Run Stronger. Move Better. Stay Injury-Free.
At Musculo Health & Performance, our Running Performance & Injury Assessments are designed to identify exactly what’s holding you back — whether that’s pain, inefficiency, or performance limitations.
Using a combination of expert physiotherapy assessment and industry-leading VALD testing technology, we assess how your body produces and controls force during running — so your rehab (or injury prevention program) is built on data, not guesswork.
Who Is This For?
This service is ideal if you:
- Have a current running injury (knee, hip, Achilles, shin, foot)
- Keep getting recurring niggles when increasing training
- Feel like your running is inefficient or “not quite right”
- Want to improve performance, speed, or running economy
- Are returning to running after time off or injury
- Are training for an event and want to reduce injury risk
What Do We Typically Assess?
We go beyond a standard physio assessment.
1. Movement & Running Assessment
- Running history and training load review
- Movement patterns and technique analysis
- Identification of compensations and inefficiencies
2. Strength & Power Testing (VALD Technology)
Using VALD systems, we objectively measure:
- Lower limb strength (quads, hamstrings, calves)
- Force production and asymmetries
- Power and rate of force development
- Single-leg capacity and control
3. Stability & Control
- Single-leg stability under load
- Balance and coordination
- Control through key running positions
4. Range of Motion & Mobility
- Hip, ankle, and foot mobility
- Key restrictions impacting stride and loading
VALD Force Rack: testing maximum calf strength
Why Does This Matter?
Running injuries rarely happen “out of nowhere.”
They’re usually the result of:
- Strength deficits
- Poor load tolerance
- Asymmetries between sides
- Inefficient movement patterns
What You’ll Get
After your assessment, you’ll leave with:
- A clear understanding of what’s driving your pain or limiting performance
- Objective data on your strength, power, and asymmetries
- A personalised rehab or performance program
- Guidance on training load and progression
- A structured plan to return to running safely and confidently
Our Approach
We combine:
- Hands-on physiotherapy
- Strength & conditioning principles
- Objective testing and re-testing (VALD)
- Progressive, gym-based rehabilitation
This allows us to not only get you out of pain — but make you a stronger, more resilient runner long-term.
Common Conditions We Treat
- Runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain)
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Plantar fascitis
- Shin splints
- Plantar fasciitis
- Hip pain in runners
- Bone stress injuries
- Persistent or recurrent running-related pain
Proper running coaching helps prevent injuries. We have partnered with The Distance Blueprint.
At The Distance Blueprint, coaching is built around honest guidance, individualised programming, and helping runners perform at their best while still enjoying the process. Led by experienced coaches and athletes Matthew Tonge, Liam Cashin, and Amy Cashin, their approach combines structured training, accountability, and community support for runners of all levels.
At Musculo Health & Performance, we believe great running outcomes come from combining high-quality coaching with detailed physical assessment and rehabilitation. The right running program helps manage training loads, improve performance, reduce injury risk, and support long-term consistency — all critical factors for runners aiming to stay healthy and perform at their best. Through our partnership with The Distance Blueprint, we help bridge the gap between running performance, strength, and injury management.
For further information, please visit: The Distance Blueprint | Unlock Your Running Potential Today
Ready to Run Without Pain?
If you’re dealing with a running injury or want to improve performance, this assessment gives you the clarity and direction you need. Book with a Physiotherapist for your Running Performance & Injury Assessment today.