Running Injury Physiotherapy
Running injury prevention and management
Our physiotherapist Hamish has a special interest in running prevention and injury management and offers advice and treatment to the Melbourne running community. Being a regular runner himself having completed multiple half and full marathons Hamish personally understands the demands of running and treatment needed to get back to pain free running. He understands the frustrations that come with not being able to participate in our beloved sport when injured and the effects this can have on both our physical and mental health.
Trusted by some of the best athletes in the world, Hamish will work closely with you to effectively manage your running injury or pain to ensure a efficient and safe pain free running.
Our Broadbeach physiotherapist if required will work closely with you and your coaches to ensure training loads are monitored and everyone is on the same page when rehabilitating your injury.
Occasionally further investigations may be required such as scans to come up with an accurate diagnosis to implement best practice. If required we can refer you directly for these or communicate with your GP for referral.
Areas covered in a running consultation
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Diagnoses of running injury through a detailed expert assessment
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Running load management discussed- too much or too little load can have a significant effect on injury
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Running technique and biomechanics for efficient running
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Strength and endurance testing specific to the type of running
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Education for self-management ( the key to ongoing injury free running)
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The importance of rest or recovery days
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The most recent evidence-based physiotherapy treatment techniques
After the initial consultation we will provide you with a
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Accurate diagnosis
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Recovery time frame for return to running
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Treatment plan dependent on needs
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Running specific rehabilitation program with online videos/ photos available from your computer smart phone
Common running injuries treated by our Broadbeach physiotherapist
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Plantar fascitis, fasciopathy, fasciosis, plantar heel pain
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Achilles tendinopathy, achilles tendinitis
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Shin pain- medial tibial stress syndrome
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Knee pain- anterior knee pain, patellofemoral pain,
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Groin pain, adductor tendinopathy
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Hamstring pain- insertional tendinopathy
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Muscle strains/tears
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Hip and lower back pain
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Tibialis posterior tendinopathy
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Ankle sprains
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Stress fracture management
If a pain or niggle is holding you back don't delay. Come in and see our expert Broadbeach physiotherapist to get you back to your love of running pain free!