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Running Analysis and Injury Prevention – Physiotherapy in Burlington

Why Book A Running Assessment in Burlington

Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise, but it’s also one of the most common sources of overuse injuries. lower back and lower extremity injuries (knee pain, shin splints, and hip or ankle problems) can often be traced back to running technique, muscle imbalances, or training errors. These injuries are usually caused by applying relatively small loads over many repetitive cycles of movement when running.

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Running assessment programs in Burlington help runners and young athletes in sports that involve a lot of running such as football, soccer, rugby, and basketball stay healthy and perform better. At Cogent Physical Rehabilitation Centre, patients benefit from gait analysis, run coaching, physiotherapy evaluation, and pain injury prevention strategies tailored to stride, strength training, and foot mechanics.

What is Running Assessment?

A Running Assessment is a complete evaluation of your running form, biomechanics, and physical capacity. Using video gait analysis, strength and mobility testing, and training load review, our physiotherapists identify factors that may limit performance or contribute to injury.​ This type of assessment is recommended for:

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  • Runners with ongoing knee, hip, or ankle pain

  • Athletes recovering from injury and returning to running

  • Youth athletes in soccer, tennis, basketball, football, rugby, baseball, track, or field sports

  • Competitive runners wanting to improve efficiency and reduce injury risk

Common Running-Related MSK Injuries in Runners

Typically, 50% of runners experience an injury each year that prevents them from running for a period of time, and 25% of runners are injured at any given time. About 80% of running disorders are due to overuse injuries, mainly involving the leg knee and ankle/foot anatomic sites.

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  • Shin Splint (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome) and Foot Pain (Plantar Fasciitis) - Pain along the bone in front of the leg and at the bottom of the foot.

  • Runner’s Knee and Patellofemoral Pain - Faulty stride mechanics often lead to knee pain, limiting daily activity and sports participation in many runners. 

  • Hamstring and Calf Strains - Overuse or weakness contributes to repeated hamstring and calf muscle injuries.

  • Stress Fractures - Excessive mileage without proper motion assessment may increase risk of injuries to the bones of the leg and foot especially in young athletes.

Gait Analysis vs. No Gait Analysis

With Gait Analysis

Without Gait Analysis

Identifies stride inefficiencies early, preventing recurring injuries.

Personalized treatment plan with run coaching and strength training.

Improves stride efficiency and long-term injury prevention.

Protects young athletes from overuse and growth-related injuries.

Integrated care at Cogent Rehab in Burlington.

Injuries often return because stride and foot issues are missed.

Generic rehab plans overlook root causes of pain.

Stride inefficiencies persist, limiting performance.

Young athletes risk chronic sports injuries from overuse and poor form.

Limited feedback without physiotherapy-led biomechanical evaluation.

Why Choose Cogent Rehab Burlington for Running Assessment

At Cogent Rehab, our physiotherapists provide specialized running assessments that combine gait analysis, run coaching, and strength-based injury prevention. Cogent Rehab combines clinical physiotherapy expertise with sports performance coaching.

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  • Clinical and Sports Focus – Assessments performed by licensed physiotherapists

  • Video Gait Analysis – Evidence-based breakdown of your running form

  • Functional Movement Screening - Review of movement form during squats, single-leg balance, hop tests

  • Strength & Mobility Testing (Key Muscle Groups) – Address the root causes of pain, not just symptoms

  • Training Volume Review - Evidence-based training to reduce injuries.

  • Integrated Care – Seamless transition from assessment to rehabilitation or performance training in our clinic

  • Athlete-Centered – Tailored for recreational runners, youth athletes, and competitive performers

Run Smarter
Prevent Injuries
Perform Better

Don’t let pain slow you down. Book your running assessment at Cogent Physical Rehabilitation Centre today. Our physiotherapists provide gait analysis, stride correction, and injury prevention programs tailored to your needs.

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Call us at 905-635-4422 or Book Your Running Assessment at Cogent Rehab Burlington Online today.

FAQs About Running Assessments

Q1. Do I need to be injured to book a running assessment?
No. Running assessments are helpful for both injured and healthy athletes. Many runners book proactively to prevent future problems.

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Q2. What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring your running shoes (old and current pair if possible), shorts or athletic wear, and any orthotics or braces you normally use.

 

Q3. How long does the assessment take?
Typically 60 minutes, including history, physical testing, video analysis, and personalized plan review.

 

Q4. Is this covered by insurance?
Yes. Running assessments are performed by licensed physiotherapists and are covered under most extended health benefit plans.

 

Q5. Can youth athletes (e.g., soccer players) benefit from this?
Absolutely. Many of our assessments focus on teen athletes who develop knee pain, shin splints, or hip injuries from running.

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