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PHYSIO FOR RUNNERS

Physio for Runners in Brisbane

Run stronger and stay off the sidelines — with a plan built from your data, not guesswork. Most runners get told to just rest and wait it out, without ever finding out why it keeps happening. We use video gait analysis, force plates and elite-sport testing to find the driver — then get you running.

PHYSIO$155
GAIT ANALYSIS$219
FOLLOW-UPS from$120
Limb Symmetry
96%
Phase progression
Criteria-led
WHY RUNNERS CHOOSE GYMTHERAPY

Data-Driven Physiotherapy for Runners

Running injuries are rarely bad luck — they're usually a load, strength or mechanics problem you can actually see in the data. At GymTherapy, an runners physiotherapist assesses you with video running-gait analysis, force plates and movement screening to find why it's happening, then builds a running-specific plan to fix the cause — not just settle the symptom.

Because physiotherapy here sits inside a high-performance clinic, your physio has direct access to VO₂ max and blood-lactate testing, running-economy analysis and an anti-gravity treadmill. That means your plan can keep you running through injury, correct the mechanics behind it, and make you faster — from first-time 5K runners to marathoners and ultra athletes.

WHAT TO EXPECT

How We Assess Runners

01
Assess
Runners Specific
Detailed history — training load, footwear, goals, injury pattern — followed by a physical exam and video running-gait analysis (cadence, foot-strike, pelvic control, asymmetry) plus force-plate strength testing.
02
Measure
Data-Driven
We quantify the actual driver — mechanics, strength deficit, load error or running economy — and explain exactly what's going on.
03
Treat
Hands on Treatment
Hands-on therapy, dry needling where appropriate, and a progressive, running-specific rehab program. LEVER anti-gravity treadmill for load management where useful to progress running loads and maintain fitness.
04
Plan
Strategy & Goals
We agree a clear plan with milestones, and re-measure before returning you to full mileage — so you come back stronger, not just "ok".
CONDITIONS WE SEE

Running Injuries We Treat

Our Approach

Built For Runners

RUNNERS SPECIFIC
Gait analysis, force plates & an anti-gravity treadmill — under one roof

GymTherapy's integrated clinic-and-gym setup is the difference between treating your injury and fixing the physical factors behind it. Video gait analysis shows how you run; force plates reveal strength and left/right asymmetry; the LEVER anti-gravity treadmill lets you keep running at reduced body weight while a load-sensitive injury settles (up to 70% offload — rare in Brisbane). You come back stronger, not just pain-free.

REHAB > PERFORMANCE
RUNNERS SPECIFIC PHYSIO BUILT BY RUNNERS
FOR RUNNERS
Investment

Pricing

From
$155
✓ Initial assessment with rehabilitation baseline testing
✓ Criteria-led rehabilitation program
✓ Video running-gait analysis to assess mechanics
✓ Objective strength and symmetry testing at each phase
✓ Formal return-to-run clearance assessment
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Common Questions

Runners Physio FAQ

Do I need a running injury to book, or can I come for prevention?
Both — many runners see us proactively for a gait and strength screen before a training block, not just when injured.
What is running gait analysis and what does it involve?
A physiotherapist assesses your running mechanics with video and gyroscope pods — cadence, foot-strike, pelvic control and left/right asymmetry — then explains what it means for injury risk and performance. From $219 for a complete analysis. Video-only gait anlaysis is completed during your Runners Initial Injury Assessment.
Can I keep running while injured?
This depends on your specific injury and our physio team will guide you on this — our LEVER anti-gravity treadmill can let you keep training at reduced body weight while a load-sensitive injury settles. Your physiotherapist will advise after assessment.
How do you help me run faster, not just injury-free?
VO₂ max, blood-lactate and running-economy gait anlaysis testing set your true training zones and race pace, so your training targets the right systems.
Do you offer health-fund rebates?
Yes — HICAPS on-the-spot claims are available; your rebate depends on your policy. No GP referral needed.
How much does sports injury rehab cost in Brisbane?
Sports injury rehabilitation at GymTherapy starts from $155 for the initial assessment. From there, criteria-led return-to-play programming is guided by force plates, gait analysis and load management. Medicare (with a GP Chronic Disease Management plan), private health, NDIS and DVA options may apply — check with your fund.
Where can I do complete a runners physio assessment in Brisbane?
You can complete an assessment GymTherapy's three Brisbane clinics — West End (Studio 99, 387 Montague Road), Newstead (Club Bunker, 27b Doggett Street) and Woolloongabba / East Brisbane (993 Stanley Street East). Open Mon–Fri 6am–8pm and Sat 6am–1pm — no referral required.
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