PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR RUNNERS IN HAMILTON

Hamilton! Get ready for the demands of running

Proud partner with the Arc’teryx Sky Running Team

Sure…you can run through pain but it’s limiting your enjoyment and performance

Our team of physiotherapists are trained to help you come up with a plan to get you running your best again. They themselves are runners and work with elite and recreational climbers alike to address injuries and performance issues. Reach out if you need help with …

Rehabilitation (ex. Knees, Hips, Low back, Neck)

Mobility (Ankle, Hip, Back)

Strength & Conditioning (Quads, Hamstrings, Core)

Our 3 Step Process

Discover the root cause

Our physiotherapists will discuss and evaluate your individual issue with you. Through a thorough assessment they’ll identify what factors are contributing and how they can help solve your problem.

Come up with a plan

We’ll work with you to come up with a plan that’s individualized to you and helps you get back to what you love. This plan will consider what was found during the initial assessment and also your personal goals and preferences.

Return to running better

We don’t just want you to be symptom free, we want you to return to running stronger than before your injury. This can involve addressing issues with strength, power, and/or mobility.

Stop running through pain and let’s make a plan to get you back to your best!

Words from our runners

  • Adam Campbell

    “Having remote access to physical therapy is a massive help in keeping me engaged in the sports I do. Consistency is the key to long term success in any sport, so taking care of the details that allow us to perform day in and day out and then addressing any potential bigger issues as they come up will get us back in the game quicker! The Team at Movement have helped facilitate both of those for me this past year!”

  • Jordan B

    “This isn’t a typical physio clinic! The guys here not only have a very good understanding of the human body, but a unique way to get you back on your feet. You won’t be sitting on a bench with an ice pack or ultrasound machine. They’ll get you moving in your rehab / prehab program, and they’re hands-on all the time. If you’re serious about getting back to what you love, consider giving them a call.

    I’ve personally worked with them over a few months and feel so much more confident in my running. I’m back to doing things I haven’t done in 6-7 years, and feel great. I can’t wait to continue with the programming I've learned and been prescribed.”

  • Lauren D

    “I initially started seeing Don at The Movement after developing some hip pain that left me unable to run for more than a few minutes. I was frustrated and looking to, not only get rid of the pain, but also become a better runner and stronger athlete. I could not have found a more knowledgeable and supportive team at The Movement. Once we determined the cause of the pain, I was started on an exercise plan that included weight training targeting different muscle groups and gradually getting back to running longer distances. What I really liked about my experience was really the extensive knowledge I gained in every session: learning more about my body, what not to do, the proper way to move, and really just how to become stronger which was my ultimate goal. I feel more confident in my ability to train without injuring myself and I can happily say that I am starting to train for my first marathon later this year. The team at The Movement is amazing, supportive and knowledgeable and while my goal is to remain injury free, I will definitely be going back if I require any additional support in the future!”

  • Em Cook-Clarke

    “It has been tremendous to have the support from The Movement. I started working with them this August, where they performed a thorough assessment of various metrics, and then provided key takeaways on imbalances, areas for growth, and areas that excelled.”

Running Rehabilitation
FAQs

 

Can I run through pain?

Generally speaking we find that running through pain leads to problems down the trail - pardon the dad joke. There may be some circumstances where running through pain will be okay but often we see pain during running as a sign that something needs to change. This could be as simple as modifying the type of running you’re doing or incorporating more rest days. On the other hand, it may entail moving to a walk/run program or focussing on a progressive rehab and strengthening program.

Why do I need to include walk/run’s in my program?

Running is a sport that loads the bones, tendons and muscles differently then many other tasks and sports. For instance, the repetitive, consistent stretch shorten and impact cycles that the tendons and bones go through in a long run are unlike most other activities. These cycles are critical to prepare the body for and a walk/run program is often a great early re-introduction to the forces associated with running after a period of de-conditioning, complete rest or as a regression if pain is limiting running.

How can strength training improve my running?

Like in other sports, many runners think the only way to get faster / better at running is to run more. Now we don’t disagree that to get better at running you need to be running a certain amount but what we’ve seen with novice and elite runners alike is that a proper strength training program tends to reduce injury risk and also improve performance.

How do I prevent injuries as a runner?

Short of eliminating running, preventing injuries in running, or any sport for that matter, is not possible, so instead what our physiotherapists talk about is injury risk reduction. The foundation of injury risk reduction starts with a well thought out and adaptable running plan which ultimately begins with identifying a goal. Assuming there is a solid run plan in place, the next critical aspect to injury risk reduction in runners is to include a progressive pure strength program in your overall training plan.