What Is a Running Assessment?
A running assessment is a detailed evaluation of how your body moves during running.
The aim is to identify:
- Movement patterns that may contribute to injury
- Areas of weakness or imbalance
- Restrictions affecting performance or efficiency
- Training or loading factors influencing symptoms
At Salford City Clinic, assessments are led by an experienced physiotherapist, combining clinical expertise with an understanding of running mechanics and rehabilitation.
Who Is a Running Assessment For?
Our running assessment service is suitable for:
- Runners experiencing recurring injuries
- Individuals returning to running after injury
- New runners looking to improve technique
- Recreational runners training for events
- Athletes wanting to optimise performance
It is particularly useful for those struggling with:
- Knee pain
- Foot and ankle pain
- Hip and groin pain
- Sports injuries
What Happens During the Assessment?
Your initial running assessment lasts approximately 60 minutes and is designed to provide a detailed understanding of your movement and training background.
During your appointment:
- Your injury and training history will be discussed
- Your mobility, strength and movement control will be assessed
- Running technique and biomechanics will be analysed
- Contributing factors affecting performance or injury risk will be identified
- A personalised plan will be created
The goal is to provide practical, realistic recommendations that help you run more comfortably and efficiently.
What Can a Running Assessment Help With?
A running assessment can help with:
- Recurring running injuries
- Pain during or after running
- Returning to running after injury
- Improving running efficiency
- Managing training load and recovery
- Reducing the risk of future injury
By identifying the underlying causes of symptoms, we can create a targeted rehabilitation or coaching plan.
Physiotherapist-Led Running Support
One of the key differences at Salford City Clinic is that your assessment is carried out by a qualified physiotherapist.
This means your assessment combines:
- Clinical injury assessment
- Rehabilitation expertise
- Strength and movement analysis
- Running-specific advice and education
Where needed, your care plan may also include:
- Physiotherapy
- VALD force plate testing
- Personal training
- Exercise rehabilitation programmes
This integrated approach helps support both recovery and performance.
Meet Your Running Assessment Specialist
Libby Rothwell
Libby is a HCPC-registered physiotherapist with a First-Class degree in Physiotherapy. She has a strong interest in movement analysis, rehabilitation and helping active individuals return to running confidently and safely.
Her approach combines clinical assessment with practical guidance, ensuring each runner receives personalised advice tailored to their goals and experience level.
Benefits of a Running Assessment
A detailed running assessment can help you:
- Understand the cause of recurring injuries
- Improve movement efficiency
- Build confidence when returning to running
- Optimise training and recovery
- Improve long-term running performance
Our aim is to help you run more comfortably, consistently and confidently.
Why Choose Salford City Clinic?
- Award-winning clinic recognised by The Royal College of Chiropractors
- Physiotherapist-led running assessment service
- Evidence-informed approach following NICE guidelines
- Integrated rehabilitation and performance support
- Personalised advice tailored to your goals
- Convenient Salford location with free parking
We combine clinical expertise with practical running support to help you move and perform at your best.
Pricing
- Initial 60-minute running assessment: £70
Follow-up recommendations and treatment plans will be discussed based on your assessment findings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be an experienced runner?
No. This service is suitable for runners of all levels, including beginners.
Can this help with running injuries?
Yes. Running assessments are particularly useful for identifying factors contributing to recurring injuries.
Will I receive exercises or advice?
Yes. You will receive personalised recommendations based on your assessment findings.
Can this help improve performance?
Yes. Improving movement efficiency and reducing unnecessary strain can support better running performance.
Book Your Running Assessment in Salford
If you want to improve your running, reduce injury risk or return to running confidently after injury, our physiotherapist-led running assessment can help.
Book your appointment today at Salford City Clinic and take the next step towards running more comfortably, efficiently and confidently.