The Running Clinic

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The Running Clinic

Physiotherapy for Runners

At Amped Physiotherapy, we understand the unique challenges runners face. Our clinic focuses on preventing injuries, optimizing performance, and helping runners recover using principles from The Running Clinic and The Real Running Course. Whether you’re a beginner, recreational runner, or elite athlete, our approach combines the latest training and treatment research along with practical strategies tailored to your needs. 

Our Approach to Treating Runners

1. Biomechanical Analysis

  • What We Do: Conduct a thorough assessment of your running gait, cadence, stride, and overall biomechanics. 
  • Why It Matters: Poor running mechanics can lead to common injuries like runner’s knee, shin splints, or plantar fasciitis.
  • How It Helps: By identifying inefficiencies, we design strategies to enhance your running form.

2. Load Management

  • What We Do: Evaluate your current training plan, focusing on intensity, volume, and recovery strategies.
  • Why It Matters: Many running injuries stem from overtraining or rapid increases in mileage.
  • How It Helps: We guide you in building a sustainable training schedule that minimizes injury risk. 

3. Evidence-Based Treatment Principles

  • What We Do: Utilize techniques like manual therapy, dry needling, and progressive strengthening exercises.
  • Why It Matters: Effective, research-backed treatments ensure faster recovery and a safe return to running.
  • How It Helps:Tailored care improves tissue healing and restores strength for optimal performance. 

4. Education & Empowerment

  • What We Do: Teach you about injury prevention, proper footwear selection, and pacing strategies. 
  • Why It Matters: Informed runners make better decisions, reducing their risk of future injuries. 
  • How It Helps: You gain the tools needed to stay injury-free while enjoying the sport you love. 

Why Choose Amped Physiotherapy for my running injury?

1. Expertise in Running-Specific Physiotherapy: Our clinicians are trained in the principles of The Running Clinic and The Real Running Course, ensuring that your care is both specialized and evidence-based. 

2. Personalized Care: Every treatment plan is tailored to your goals, whether it’s pain relief, injury prevention, or setting a personal best. 

At Amped Physiotherapy, we have you covered from injury to competition, and all the steps in between.  
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Reducing your pain and getting you moving better is only the beginning of your health journey. 

Our facility has the space and equipment to watch you do what you love, to see the movements that may need improvement and catch injuries before they happen. We are here to help you become faster, stronger and better at doing what you love to do. 

Book an assessment with us today at (613)822-9000 ext 1, and find out how we can help you reach your goals!

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