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Biomechanical (Running) Assessment

The initial assessment is a 1-hour consultation with a physiotherapist which will consist of 3 parts: subjective assessment or running history, functional assessment and video analysis.

Conditions treated with Biomechanical (Running) Assessment

At Blackberry Running Clinic our expert physiotherapy team assess movement control, muscle strength and length to identify any deficit that may contribute to movement dysfunction or impact on running form.

These measurements will be carried out at the beginning of your initial consultation and will guide your exercise programme. During your initial assessment your physiotherapist will ask you to run on a treadmill and take short video clips of you running from different angles. Whilst on the treadmill, the physiotherapist will count how many strides you are taking per minute (cadence) and may try to influence your running style by asking you to follow some ‘cues’. Any change in running style with these will be recorded and will be used to guide the technique coaching.

Patellar Tendinopathy

The patellar tendon is located just below the kneecap. It connects the kneecap or patella to the tibia (shin bone). The quadriceps tendon inserts into...

Quadriceps Tendinopathy

The quadriceps tendon attaches your quadriceps muscles to your kneecap (patella). It works to straighten your knee and helps you walk, jump, and climb...

Ankle Sprain

Most ankle sprains involve injuries to the three ligaments on the outside of your ankle. Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that stabilize joints and...

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a dull aching type of pain at the front of the knee, around the kneecap (patella). It is also known as ‘runner’s knee’...

Snapping Hip

Snapping hip is a condition resulting in a snapping feeling when the hip is flexed or extended. There may be a snapping or popping feeling along with ...

Stress Fracture

Stress fractures are tiny cracks in the bone. They are usually caused by repetitive force such as running long distances or jumping up and down. Howe...

Sacroiliac Joint Pain / SI Joint Pain

The sacroiliac joints connect the sacrum (the wedge-shaped bone at the bottom of the spine) to the iliac bones (the two bones that make up the pelvis)...

Muscle Tear

This refers to injury to a muscle. Minor injuries will mildly over-stretch a muscle or a tendon, whereas severe injuries may cause partial or complet...

Muscle Strain

This refers to minor injury to a muscle. Minor injuries will mildly over-stretch a muscle or a tendon, whereas severe injuries may cause partial or c...

Low Back Pain

The lower back is a complex structure of bones, ligaments, muscles and tendons which all work together to provide the low back with support, strength ...

Ligament Injury

The ligaments hold the joints in a stable position and they can get stretched, torn or ruptured in an injury. The knee and ankle are particularly pron...

Hamstring Strain

There are four hamstring muscles attaching the pelvis to the knee. A strain of these muscles can range from mild to very severe involving complete rup...

Groin Strain

A groin strain is an injury to the muscles on the inner side of the thigh, known as the adductor muscles. This type of injury can be very painful and ...

Bursitis

Bursitis refers to the inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a fluid filled sac which is designed to reduce friction between bone and soft tissue struct...

Achilles Tendonitis

The Achilles tendon is located at the back of your ankle and connects your two calf muscles to the bone in the heel of your foot. The tendon is made u...

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Treatment for acute and chronic sports injuries, arthritis, soft tissue injuries and exercise medicine consultations

Our Biomechanical (Running) Assessment Clinicians

Jack Percival

Physiotherapist

Milton Keynes

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Frequently asked questions about Biomechanical (Running) Assessment

Based on the analysis from your initial assessment and applying the best available clinical evidence, your physiotherapist will give you advice and begin to address possible movement dysfunctions. This can help to avoid injury and allow you to train more effectively.

Blackberry Clinic running clinic physios will use the information from your assessment to work on areas of dysfunction and on your running technique. They aim to influence muscle strength and length, movement control and will help you set programme goals.

Any treatment or advice given will be followed up at reviews 1 and 6 weeks after the initial assessment. This will minimise the chance of adverse effects and ensure progress.

You should wear shorts and a different colour top. Bring any trainers you wear regularly. Please bring water or a glucose drink with you.

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