Running services at Move Clinics

PHYSIOTHERAPY for runners

Running related injury is almost always related to the repetitive
nature of the activity over many, many training miles with the
occasional one being more traumatic. Physiotherapists need to
have a deep understanding of how these stresses are
managed and what leads to things going wrong. This includes
mechanical problems but also training errors, making
experience in the sport vital for effective physiotherapy. With a
long history in the sport at all levels and many years fixing
runners Move's physios use our experience to gain firstly an
accurate diagnosis including the underlying mechanical issues
and to then guide our treatment plans.

Move physios treatments typically include manual therapy
(hands-on techniques) to restore normal joint movement, a
variety of soft tissue techniques to reduce muscle spasm,
increase muscle length and release active myofascial trigger
points which can be a major source of musculoskeletal pain
and dysfunction, exercise to regain normal muscle function,
correct muscle imbalance, weakness and tightness.
Electrotherapy (ultrasound) can also be used to aid healing.