Running Evaluation

At the Ottawa Physiotherapy and Sport Clinics, the running evaluation assessment is carried out over 2 sessions. The first session is an initial physical evaluation performed at any of our eight clinics, the Barrhaven physiotherapy, Orleans physiotherapy or Westboro physiotherapy locations. Following your initial session, the following session consists of a run portion that is carried out on an outdoor track.

Session One: Initial Clinical Evaluation

This session includes:

  • Injury and running history information forms:
    Information pertaining to all the factors that may have an influence on current or possible future injuries.
  • One-on-one interview:
    A detailed and in-depth personal interview to discuss current problems, past injuries, medical history, present running level and goals.
  • Physical assessment:
    To identify your physical alignment and any factors that could limit or contribute to your running biomechanics, including: range of motion, muscular imbalances, skeletal alignment, posture, and flexibility.
Ottawa Running Evaluation

Session Two: Running Evaluation

This session includes:

  • Biomechanical and Technical assessment:
    As running is a highly technical sport, your movement patterns and technique will be assessed first and corrections implemented.
    The biomechanical evaluation focuses on assessing joint integrity, balance, strength and flexibility throughout run and stride.
    Following the on track assessment, recommendations are made to maximize your running and minimize your risk of injury or pain. A personalized detailed training plan including training modifications, stretches, exercises and technique drills will be included.

Runner Benefits

  • Eliminate reoccurring hip pain
  • Decrease foot numbness and pain
  • Ensure you’re doing everything you can to have a successful training and/or marathon experience
  • Learn if you’re wearing the correct running shoe
  • Learn strengthening and flexibility exercises to remain injury free
  • Learn exercises to stabilize ankles, knees and hips
  • Get ideas for injury prevention
  • Receive advise and solutions for reoccurring injuries
  • Run longer distances without discomfort
  • Learn about running orthotics and if an orthotic could assist you in remaining injury free
  • Find out if your current orthotic is suitable for running
  • Receive running form analysis to improve your stride
  • Resume running and return to your marathon training program
  • Determine how to proceed running without constant pain/stiffness
  • Learn if your previous knee surgery will cause other problems if you continue to run
  • Biomechanical analysis for your knees to feel better

Most insurance carriers reimburse for this level of evaluation by a Physiotherapist.

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Glebe Locations

Ottawa Physiotherapy And Sport Clinics - Glebe

108 Third Ave #102 Ottawa,
Ontario K1S 2J8 (Map)

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am – 12:00pm

Barrhaven

Ottawa Physiotherapy and Sport Clinics - Barrhaven

35 Larkin Drive,
Barrhaven Ottawa,
Ontario K2J 2T2 (Map)

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 1:00pm

Westboro

Ottawa Physiotherapy and Sport Clinics - Westboro

347 Churchill Avenue N Ottawa,
Ontario K1Z 5C2 ( Map)

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 1:00pm

Orleans

Ottawa Physiotherapy and Sport Clinics - Orleans

1420 Youville Drive #8,
Orleans Ottawa,
Ontario K1C 7B3 (Map)

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 2:00pm

Main Street

Ottawa Physiotherapy and Sport Clinics - Main Street

205-194 Main Street Ottawa,
Ontario K1S 1C2 (Map)

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 1:00pm

Hunt Club

Ottawa Physiotherapy and Sport Clinics - Hunt Club

Suite 109 – 2446 Bank St Ottawa,
Ontario K1V 1A4 Map)

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 1:00pm

Kanata Lakes

Ottawa Physiotherapy and Sport Clinics - Kanata Lakes

2 Goldridge Dr #3B, Kanata Ottawa,
Ontario K2T 1C7 (Map)

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 8:00pm

Stonebridge

Ottawa Physiotherapy & Sport Clinics - Stonebridge

3812 Greenbank Rd Unit 6 Ottawa,
ON K2C 3H2 (Map)

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 8:00pm

Manor Park

Ottawa Physiotherapy & Sport Clinics - Manor Park

345 St. Laurent Blvd Ottawa,
ON K1K 2Z7 (Map)

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed

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