Expert Running Injury Assessment, Treatment & Prevention
At Rebound Sports Physiotherapy, we help runners of all levels overcome injuries, improve performance and return to running with confidence.
Whether you're training for your first 5km, preparing for a marathon, returning from injury, or simply running to stay fit, our experienced physiotherapists provide comprehensive assessment and evidence-based treatment to keep you moving.
Our physiotherapists have extensive experience treating runners across all levels, from recreational runners and junior athletes to competitive endurance athletes. We don't simply focus on where it hurts—we identify the factors contributing to your injury, including training loads, strength deficits, recovery, biomechanics and overall capacity, helping reduce the risk of recurrence and supporting long-term running success.
Common Running Injuries We Treat
Running places repetitive load through the muscles, tendons, joints and bones. While running is an excellent form of exercise, injuries can occur when training loads exceed the body's capacity to adapt.
We regularly assess and treat:
Knee Injuries
- Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)
- Patellar Tendinopathy
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB Syndrome)
- Meniscal irritation
- Knee osteoarthritis
Foot and Ankle Injuries
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Ankle Sprains
- Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy
- Peroneal Tendinopathy
Lower Leg Injuries
- Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
- Calf Strains
- Soleus Injuries
- Stress Reactions and Stress Fractures
Hip and Pelvic Injuries
- Gluteal Tendinopathy
- Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
- Hip Flexor Strains
- Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy
Running-Related Bone Stress Injuries
- Tibial Stress Injuries
- Metatarsal Stress Fractures
- Femoral Neck Stress Injuries
- Pelvic Stress Injuries
Early assessment is important, particularly for persistent pain, swelling or symptoms that worsen during or after running.
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Why Do Running Injuries Occur?
Running injuries are rarely caused by a single factor. They often develop due to a combination of:
- Sudden increases in training volume or intensity
- Inadequate recovery between sessions
- Previous injury history
- Strength deficits
- Reduced running capacity
- Poor load management
- Biomechanical factors
- Footwear changes
- Return to running too quickly after injury
Understanding these contributing factors allows us to develop an individualised treatment plan tailored to your goals and training demands.
Our Running Injury Assessment
Your initial physiotherapy consultation includes a comprehensive assessment to identify both the source of your pain and the factors contributing to the injury.
Detailed History
We discuss your symptoms, training schedule, recent changes in running load, footwear, previous injuries and performance goals.
Physical Examination
Assessment may include:
- Strength testing
- Mobility assessment
- Functional movement analysis
- Balance testing
- Tendon and muscle assessment
- Joint examination
Running Biomechanics and Performance Assessment
Our physiotherapists have extensive experience working with runners and understanding the biomechanical demands of running. Whether you're a recreational runner, junior athlete, endurance runner or competitive athlete, we assess the factors contributing to both injury and performance.
During your assessment, we look beyond the site of pain to identify the underlying contributors to your symptoms. This may include:
- Training load and workload progression
- Strength and capacity deficits
- Muscle imbalances and side-to-side asymmetries
- Mobility restrictions
- Previous injury history
- Recovery practices
- Footwear considerations
- Individual movement patterns and running biomechanics
Where appropriate, we utilise our VALD performance testing systems to objectively assess strength, force production and side-to-side asymmetries that may be contributing to injury risk or limiting performance. This data helps guide rehabilitation and provides measurable benchmarks throughout recovery.
For runners recovering from bone stress injuries, stress fractures or delayed bone healing, we also offer Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound (LIPUS), an advanced treatment option used in sports medicine and orthopaedic rehabilitation to support bone healing and facilitate return to activity.
Load Assessment
We review training volume, frequency, intensity and recovery strategies to understand how training loads may be influencing symptoms.
Evidence-Based Treatment for Running Injuries
Treatment is tailored to your injury, goals and training requirements.
Depending on your condition, your physiotherapist may utilise:
Exercise Rehabilitation
Progressive strengthening and conditioning programs designed to restore tissue capacity and improve resilience.
Load Management
Adjustments to training volume and intensity to allow recovery while maintaining fitness where possible.
Manual Therapy
Hands-on treatment may be used to assist with pain management, mobility and movement restoration.
Return-to-Running Programs
Structured plans that safely progress running volume and intensity during recovery.
Performance Optimisation
Addressing strength, power, mobility and movement factors to support both injury prevention and performance.
Advanced Technology for Running Injury Rehabilitation
At Rebound Sports Physiotherapy, we combine expert clinical assessment with advanced technology to help guide rehabilitation and return-to-running decisions.
VALD Performance Testing
Our VALD performance testing systems allow us to objectively assess: 
- Lower limb strength
- Side-to-side asymmetries
- Force production
- Capacity deficits
- Rehabilitation progress
- Return-to-running readiness
This data helps ensure rehabilitation is based on measurable outcomes and allows us to monitor improvements throughout your recovery.
Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound (LIPUS)
For selected bone stress injuries and fractures, LIPUS may be utilised as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation program.
This treatment is commonly considered when bone healing is limiting progression back to running, sport or training and may be appropriate for:
- Stress fractures
- Bone stress injuries
- Delayed bone healing
- Selected fractures
Individualised Return-to-Running Programs
Every runner receives a personalised plan based on their injury, goals, training demands and objective assessment findings, ensuring a safe and progressive return to activity.
Running Injury Rehabilitation for All Runners
We work with:
- Recreational runners
- Parkrun participants
- Trail runners
- Road runners
- Marathon runners
- Half-marathon runners
- Triathletes
- Junior and developing athletes
- Masters athletes
- Elite and competitive runners
Whether your goal is to complete your first event, return from injury or achieve a personal best, we can help you return to training safely and efficiently.
Sports Physiotherapy and Sports Dietetics Under One Roof
Successful running performance depends on more than simply treating injuries.
At Rebound Sports Physiotherapy, our collaborative team includes physiotherapists and an Accredited Sports Dietitian, allowing us to provide comprehensive support for:
- Performance nutrition
- Energy availability
- Recovery strategies
- Body composition goals
- Bone health
- Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
- Endurance event preparation
This integrated approach can be particularly valuable for runners managing recurrent injuries, bone stress injuries or performance plateaus.
Why Choose Rebound Sports Physiotherapy?
Experienced Sports Physiotherapy Team
Led by APA Titled Sports Physiotherapists with extensive experience managing sporting and running-related injuries.
Individualised Care
No generic rehabilitation programs. Every treatment plan is tailored to your injury, goals and training demands.
Advanced Assessment Technology
Objective strength testing and performance assessment help guide rehabilitation and return-to-running decisions.
Collaborative Team Environment
Our clinicians regularly collaborate to ensure you receive comprehensive and coordinated care.
Evidence-Based Approach
Our recommendations are guided by current research and best-practice sports medicine principles.
Focus on Long-Term Success
We aim to help you recover, perform and stay injury-free for the long term.
Book a Running Injury Assessment
Don't let injury keep you sidelined from the activities you enjoy.
Whether you're dealing with Achilles pain, shin splints, runner's knee, plantar fasciitis, a bone stress injury or a persistent running-related complaint, our experienced team can help.
Book an appointment with Rebound Sports Physiotherapy today and take the next step towards running pain-free.