Physiotherapy and Wellness

Running Assessment in Winchester and Alresford

Our running assessments are designed to identify what is limiting your performance or driving your pain.
Built for runners who want clear answers, not guesswork.
This goes beyond gait analysis. We assess how your body manages load, combining movement analysis with strength and control testing to give you clear, actionable answers.
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Our approach

Most running injuries are caused not simply by how you look when you run, but by how your body manages repeated load.
We assess strength, control, and load tolerance alongside your running pattern to identify the key factors contributing to injury or limiting performance.
The focus is not just on describing how you run, but on understanding why symptoms develop and what needs to change.
Runner being assessed for movement and strength at Physiotherapy and Wellness.

What we assess

Assessments may include:
Running gait analysis forms part of the assessment, but it is not used in isolation.
Footwear can also be discussed where relevant. We do not prescribe orthoses, but will refer where appropriate.
Runner being assessed for movement and strength at Physiotherapy and Wellness.

Running gait analysis

Running gait analysis forms part of your assessment, but it is not used in isolation.
Using video analysis, we look at how you move while running, including factors such as stride pattern, loading, and control.
However, gait analysis on its own rarely explains why injuries occur. For that reason, it is always combined with strength and load testing, allowing us to understand how your body manages the demands of running.
This provides a more complete picture than gait analysis alone, and allows for clearer, more practical recommendations.
Runner being assessed for movement and strength at Physiotherapy and Wellness.

Who it’s for

This assessment may be appropriate if you:
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What you receive

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What to expect

The assessment takes approximately 60 minutes and includes both physical testing and video analysis.
You will leave with a clearer understanding of what is driving your symptoms or limiting your performance, alongside guidance on how to move forward.
Where appropriate, you will also receive:
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A more considered approach

Gait analysis alone rarely explains why injuries occur.
By combining movement analysis with strength and load testing, we identify the underlying contributors rather than just describing how you run.

How to make a booking

You can book your running assessment in Winchester or Alresford using our online booking system.

If you would like to discuss whether this is the right option for you, please contact us and we will guide you.
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Testimonials

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Helen Northcott
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I really appreciated this massage with Faye as part of the ongoing healing process for nerve damage in my shoulder. Faye was both welcoming and understanding and the massage has been really beneficial.
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Mark Finlayson
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Very professional physiotherapists who are focused on rehab and understand the needs of very active people.
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celine steger
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Super practise; booking is straightforward with or without insurance and Mel, who is our physiotherapist, is just brilliant and has sorted out whole family multiple times
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Michael Lane
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Excellent treatment from Daisy on my back problem. Back on the road to recovery. Thank you
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Saul Duck
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Perfect recovery program and advice on my dodgy knee. Highly recommended.
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Kim Wright
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Fantastic sports massage with Faye. She took the time to ask questions and understand my training and therefore what to focus on. Very professional and friendly. The massage was very beneficial and I will definitely rebook in the future. Thank you.
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Katarzyna Chini
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I saw Mel for support with posture and back pain related to long-term office work, and the experience was excellent. Her knowledge, expertise, and experience put me at ease straight away. She was approachable, non-judgemental, and took the time to really listen and clearly explain what was happening with my posture and pain. The tips and strategies she shared were practical and effective, and they genuinely helped me get back on track. I left feeling more confident in how to look after my body day to day. I would highly recommend Mel to anyone struggling with posture-related discomfort or back pain from desk-based work.
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John Leeson
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Andy is a great physio and gets any issues sorted. Always happy in recommending to family and friends. .