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At Acland Street Physiotherapy, we believe physiotherapy should do more than help you recover from pain or injury. Our goal is to help you move well, stay strong and last.
That means helping you recover safely, prevent future injuries, improve physical performance and maintain your ability to stay active, independent and confident for as long as possible. This is where physiotherapy, longevity, healthspan and performance come together. What Is Healthspan? Healthspan refers to the number of years you live in good health, with the ability to move, function and participate in the activities that matter to you. Living longer is important, but living better is just as important. For many people, this means being able to walk comfortably, run, play sport, lift weights, work, travel, garden, care for family, play with children or grandchildren, and remain independent as they age. Physiotherapy can play an important role in supporting this. Physiotherapy for Longevity When people think of physiotherapy, they often think of treating injuries, back pain, neck pain, sports injuries or post-operative rehabilitation. While this is a major part of what we do, physiotherapy can also help with long-term physical resilience. A good physiotherapy plan can help you:
This is not just about fixing a sore joint. It is about helping your body remain capable over time. Move Well Moving well means having the mobility, control, strength and confidence to move through life without unnecessary pain or fear. This may involve improving how your body moves during walking, running, lifting, squatting, reaching, bending or sport-specific movements. At Acland Street Physiotherapy, we assess how you move and identify the factors that may be contributing to pain, overload or reduced performance. This may include joint mobility, muscle strength, tendon capacity, balance, coordination, running technique, training load, posture, workplace habits or recovery. The aim is not to chase perfect movement. The aim is to help you move better for your body, your goals and your stage of life. Stay Strong Strength is one of the most important foundations for long-term health, function and performance. Whether you are recovering from injury, returning to running, managing arthritis, trying to prevent falls, improving sports performance or wanting to stay active as you age, strength matters. A personalised physiotherapy program may include:
The right program should be practical, achievable and tailored to your goals. You do not need to be an elite athlete to benefit from strength training. Strength is important for everyone. Last To “last” means building a body that can continue doing what you need and love for as long as possible. This may mean running without repeated calf or Achilles injuries. It may mean returning to tennis after shoulder pain. It may mean managing knee arthritis so you can keep walking. It may mean improving balance and strength so you feel safer and more independent. Longevity-focused physiotherapy is not only about treating the problem in front of us. It is about asking better questions:
Performance Is Not Just for Athletes Performance does not only apply to elite sport. Performance can mean being able to work a full day without back pain. It can mean running your first 5 km. It can mean keeping up with your children. It can mean getting stronger in the gym, returning to golf, walking further, or feeling more confident on stairs. At Acland Street Physiotherapy, we see performance as your ability to do what matters to you. For some people, that means sport. For others, it means everyday life. Both matter. Our Approach at Acland Street Physiotherapy Our approach combines thorough assessment, hands-on treatment, personalised rehabilitation and practical education. Depending on your needs, your physiotherapy care may include:
We offer comprehensive 60-minute private consultations for people who want more time for assessment, treatment, education and planning. This is especially helpful for complex injuries, ongoing pain, sports injuries, running injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, second opinions and long-term performance goals. Who Can Benefit? A longevity, healthspan and performance approach may benefit:
You do not need to wait until something becomes severe before seeking help. Early assessment, clear guidance and a personalised plan can help you recover sooner and reduce the risk of future problems. Physiotherapy in St Kilda for Long-Term Health and Performance Acland Street Physiotherapy is a boutique, family-run physiotherapy clinic in St Kilda, supporting patients from St Kilda, Elwood, Middle Park, Balaclava, Elsternwick, Prahran, South Yarra and surrounding suburbs. We combine the care of a local community clinic with the standards of a modern sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice. Our focus is simple: To help you recover quickly, safely and with confidence — and to help you move well, stay strong and last. Book a Physiotherapy Appointment in St Kilda If you want help with pain, injury, movement, strength, running performance, rehabilitation or staying active for longer, our team is here to help. Book online with Acland Street Physiotherapy and take the next step towards better movement, better strength and better long-term physical health.
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At Acland Street Physiotherapy, we pride ourselves on offering comprehensive 60-minute physiotherapy appointments for musculoskeletal, sports and running-related injuries.
We believe good physiotherapy takes time. Many people come to us after dealing with pain for weeks, months or even years. Others are trying to return to running, sport, gym training or an active lifestyle without repeatedly flaring up the same injury. In these situations, a rushed appointment is often not enough. A longer consultation gives us the time to properly listen, assess, explain and treat. More Time to Understand the Full Picture Pain and injury are rarely caused by just one thing. A sore knee may be related to running load, strength, footwear, hip control, training errors or previous injuries. Back pain may be influenced by work habits, sleep, stress, mobility, strength and lifestyle factors. A 60-minute appointment allows us to look beyond the painful area and understand the bigger picture. This may include:
Sports and running injuries often need more than short-term symptom relief. They need a structured plan. For runners, this may involve looking at training load, running technique, strength deficits, calf capacity, hip control, footwear, recovery and return-to-running progression. For athletes and active people, we want to understand what your body needs to tolerate — not just what hurts today. Our goal is to help you return to activity with more confidence, better understanding and a lower risk of the same issue returning. Clearer Explanations and Better Planning We know how frustrating it can be to leave an appointment unsure about what is wrong, what you should avoid, or what you are allowed to keep doing. With a longer appointment, we can take the time to explain:
You should leave with a clear plan — not just a list of exercises. A More Thorough, Less Rushed Experience Physiotherapy is not just about treating pain. It is about understanding the person, their goals and the demands of their life, work, sport or training. That is why we offer longer, more comprehensive appointments. Whether you are managing a running injury, recovering from sport, dealing with persistent pain, or simply wanting a more detailed physiotherapy assessment, our 60-minute consultations are designed to give you the time and care needed to do things properly. Book a Comprehensive Physiotherapy Appointment in St Kilda Acland Street Physiotherapy provides comprehensive musculoskeletal, sports and running injury care in St Kilda. If you are looking for a more detailed assessment, a clearer plan and a less rushed physiotherapy experience, our 60-minute appointments may be the right fit for you. Book Online At Acland Street Physiotherapy, we launched Melbourne Running Clinic to provide a more focused approach to running injury assessment, rehabilitation and performance in St Kilda and Melbourne.
Our goal is to build Melbourne Running Clinic into a centre of excellence for running injury and performance, combining physiotherapy, running coaching knowledge, video movement analysis, objective testing and emerging technology. What does Melbourne Running Clinic help with? Melbourne Running Clinic helps runners understand, manage and recover from common running injuries, including:
Why are running injuries often complex? Running injuries are rarely caused by one single issue. They often involve a mix of training load, strength, mobility, running technique, footwear, recovery, previous injury history and tissue capacity. That is why a generic exercise sheet or simple rest advice is often not enough. How is Melbourne Running Clinic different? At Melbourne Running Clinic, we assess the whole runner, not just the painful area. Your assessment may include:
How do technology and AI support running injury care? Technology and AI do not replace physiotherapy assessment or clinical reasoning. Used properly, they can help us:
The goal is simple: help runners see what we see, understand their injury, and return to running with more confidence. Who is Melbourne Running Clinic for? Melbourne Running Clinic is for:
Where is Melbourne Running Clinic located? Melbourne Running Clinic is based inside Acland Street Physiotherapy in St Kilda, helping runners from St Kilda, Elwood, Balaclava, Windsor, Prahran, South Yarra, Albert Park, Middle Park and surrounding Melbourne suburbs. Book a running injury assessment in St KildaIf you are dealing with a running injury, recurring pain or want a more structured return-to-run plan, Melbourne Running Clinic at Acland Street Physiotherapy can help you understand what is going on and build a clear path back to running. Book a running injury physiotherapy assessment in St Kilda today. FAQ
Have You Asked ChatGPT or Claude About Your Injury? Why Seeing a Physiotherapist Still Matters5/22/2026 If you have pain or an injury, you may have already done what many people now do.
You Googled your symptoms. You watched a few YouTube exercises. You may have asked ChatGPT or Claude: “Why does my knee hurt when I run?” “What does my shoulder ultrasound mean?” “Is my lower back MRI serious?” “What exercises should I do for plantar fasciitis?” “Can I keep training with this injury?” At Acland Street Physiotherapy in St Kilda, we understand why people are using AI for injury advice. Pain is frustrating. Scan reports can sound scary. And sometimes, people just want a clear answer. We are not anti-AI. We are open to the role of AI in healthcare, physiotherapy, patient education and rehabilitation. But AI cannot replace a proper physiotherapy assessment. AI Can Help, But It Cannot Assess You AI can be useful for explaining general injury information. It may help you understand terms like:
But AI does not see how you move. It does not test your strength. It does not palpate the painful area. It does not perform diagnostic tests. It does not feel how your joints, muscles, tendons or nerves respond. It does not know your goals, training load, work demands or injury history. That is where seeing a physiotherapist still matters. Uploaded Your MRI or Ultrasound Report to AI? Some patients are now uploading parts of their MRI report, ultrasound scan, X-ray report or CT scan report to AI and asking: “What does this mean?” “Is this serious?” “Do I need surgery?” “Can I keep running?” “What exercises should I do?” We get it. Medical reports can be confusing. Words like disc bulge, degeneration, rotator cuff tear, tendinopathy or nerve compression can sound worrying. AI may help translate the language. But a scan is only one part of the picture. An MRI of your lower back does not show how you move, what makes your pain better or worse, how strong you are, or whether the scan findings actually explain your symptoms. An ultrasound scan of your shoulder might show tendon changes, but that does not automatically tell us what treatment or exercises you need. At Acland Street Physiotherapy, we help patients understand scan results in the context of their symptoms, movement, strength and goals. We look at the person, not just the picture. Sick of Generic Injury Advice? You may also be using AI because previous advice felt disappointing. Maybe you saw someone who barely examined you. Maybe they did not touch or palpate where it was sore. Maybe you were given a long list of generic exercises that felt like something you could have found on Google or YouTube. Maybe you received a lecture but left without a clear plan. That is not the experience we aim to provide. Good physiotherapy should be specific, practical and clinically reasoned. What Makes Physiotherapy Different? At Acland Street Physiotherapy, we combine:
The goal is not to overwhelm you with exercises. The goal is to understand what is driving your pain and give you a clear plan that fits your body, your life and your goals. Why Hands-On Assessment Still Matters Hands-on assessment can help us understand:
Hands-on treatment may also help reduce pain, improve movement and guide your exercise plan. It is not just about short-term relief. It can help guide better clinical decisions. Physiotherapy for Running Injuries in St Kilda Acland Street Physiotherapy is also home to Melbourne Running Clinic. We have a special interest in running injuries, sports injuries and movement analysis. For runners, we may assess:
When appropriate, we may also use video biomechanical analysis to better understand how your body moves and loads during running. This can be helpful for:
AI may explain what these conditions are. Physiotherapy helps work out what is actually relevant to you. Bring Your AI Answers to Your Appointment If you have asked ChatGPT, Claude, Google, YouTube or TikTok about your injury, do not feel embarrassed. Bring it in. Ask us: “Is this relevant to me?” “Does my MRI explain my pain?” “Is this shoulder ultrasound finding serious?” “Is this exercise safe?” “Can I keep running or training?” “What advice should I actually follow?” We would much rather help you make sense of the information than leave you confused by generic advice. Looking for a Physiotherapist in St Kilda? If you are dealing with pain, injury, a confusing scan report or uncertainty about what to do next, our team at Acland Street Physiotherapy in St Kilda can help. We provide hands-on physiotherapy assessment, treatment, diagnostic testing, exercise rehabilitation, running injury assessment and movement analysis. AI can help you ask better questions. Physiotherapy helps you get the right answers for your body. Book an appointment with Acland Street Physiotherapy in St Kilda and let us help you understand your injury, your scan results and your next steps. FAQs 1. Can ChatGPT or Claude diagnose my injury? No. AI can provide general information, but it cannot properly diagnose your injury without a physical assessment. A physiotherapist can assess your movement, strength, symptoms and goals. 2. Should I upload my MRI or ultrasound report to AI? Probably not due to data privacy and security concerns but AI may help explain medical terms, but scan findings need clinical context. A physiotherapist can help determine whether your MRI, ultrasound, X-ray or CT findings actually relate to your symptoms. 3. Do I still need physiotherapy if AI gives me exercises? Yes. AI exercises may be too generic or not appropriate for your stage of recovery. A physiotherapist can prescribe exercises based on your body, symptoms and goals. 4. Why does hands-on physiotherapy matter? Hands-on assessment and treatment can help identify sensitive areas, test movement, reduce pain, improve function and guide exercise prescription. 5. What if YouTube exercises have not helped? You may need a more specific assessment and a more targeted rehab plan. Generic exercises often fail because they are not matched to the person. Where is Acland Street Physiotherapy located? Acland Street Physiotherapy is located in St Kilda, Melbourne, helping patients with back pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, running injuries, sports injuries and rehabilitation. We are opposite Vineyard Restaurant; right next to Releaf Clinic) inside Apollo House. We are a 3 minute walk from Luna Park Melbourne At Acland Street Physiotherapy, we have a special interest in helping runners prevent, diagnose and recover from injury. As the home of Melbourne Running Clinic, we regularly assess running technique, lower-limb loading, training patterns and movement efficiency.
But video biomechanical analysis is not just for runners. Our physiotherapy-led video biomechanical analysis in St Kilda helps identify how people move during sport, work, exercise and everyday activities. Whether you are dealing with a running injury, recurring knee pain, hip pain, ankle issues, back pain, shoulder problems or difficulty returning to sport, movement analysis can provide valuable information that is often hard to see with the naked eye. What is physiotherapy-led video biomechanical analysis? Physiotherapy-led video biomechanical analysis involves recording movement and reviewing it in detail to assess how your body loads, controls and coordinates movement. The key difference is that your analysis is performed and interpreted by a qualified physiotherapist as part of a broader clinical assessment, not treated as a standalone movement screen. This matters because movement findings only become useful when they are interpreted in context. A video may show how someone runs, walks, squats, lands or changes direction, but a physiotherapist can connect those findings with your symptoms, injury history, strength, mobility, training load, work demands and recovery goals. What makes our physiotherapists different? Our physiotherapists are not just looking at movement from a textbook perspective. At Acland Street Physiotherapy, our team combines hands-on clinical experience with a deep understanding of sport, running, strength training, rehabilitation and real-world movement. We assess how your body performs under the actual demands of your life, not just how it moves on a treatment table. As the home of Melbourne Running Clinic, we have particular experience in running injury assessment, lower-limb biomechanics and video running analysis. Our physiotherapists include clinicians who are also accredited Athletics Australia running coaches, giving us a practical understanding of both injury management and performance. This means we can assess more than just pain. We look at how you move, how you train, how you load your body, how you recover and how to build a plan that is realistic for your sport, work or lifestyle. We are different because we combine:
What movements can be assessed? Video biomechanical analysis may include analysing:
Why movement analysis matters Pain and injury are not always caused by one single problem. Often, they develop from a combination of factors, such as training load, strength deficits, joint mobility, recovery, footwear, technique, fatigue and previous injury history. A standard hands-on assessment is important, but movement analysis helps us see how your body behaves under real-world load. For example, someone with knee pain may move well on the treatment table but show poor hip control during a single-leg squat or running stride. Someone with Achilles pain may have adequate calf strength in testing but overload one side during running. Someone with back pain may tolerate isolated movements but struggle with loaded squats or repeated bending tasks. Video analysis helps connect the clinical assessment with how you actually move. Video analysis for running injuriesBecause of our strong focus on running injuries, we commonly use video running analysis in St Kilda for runners dealing with:
Our physiotherapists assess key areas such as cadence, stride length, foot strike, knee position, hip control, trunk posture, pelvic stability and lower-limb loading. The goal is not to force every runner into one “perfect” technique, but to understand what is relevant for your body, your injury and your goals. Not just running: video analysis for sport, gym and everyday movementVideo biomechanical analysis can also be useful for people who are not runners. We may use it for:
For gym-goers, we may assess exercises such as squats, deadlifts, lunges, step-ups, presses or Olympic lifting variations to identify whether pain is related to movement control, technique, mobility or load management. For everyday movement, we may assess walking, bending, lifting, stairs, sitting posture, standing tolerance or work-related tasks to understand why symptoms keep recurring. What happens during a physiotherapy-led video biomechanical assessment? Your assessment will usually include a combination of: 1. Clinical history We discuss your symptoms, training history, injury pattern, goals, footwear, workload and any previous injuries. 2. Physical assessment This may include strength testing, range of motion, joint assessment, muscle capacity, balance, control and functional testing. 3. Video movement analysis We record the movement that is most relevant to your problem. This might be running, walking, squatting, jumping, hopping, lunging, landing or a sport-specific task. 4. Slow-motion review Your physiotherapist reviews key movement patterns and explains what is clinically relevant in plain English. 5. Treatment and action plan You receive a clear plan that may include hands-on treatment, exercise rehabilitation, technique modifications, training load advice, footwear considerations and return-to-sport guidance. Is video analysis about finding “bad technique”? No. This is an important point. Video biomechanical analysis is not about blaming your pain on “bad movement” or making you feel broken. Human movement varies from person to person, and many people move differently without pain. The value of video analysis is in identifying whether a particular movement pattern is relevant to your symptoms, performance goals or injury risk. Sometimes the answer is technique-related. Sometimes it is strength. Sometimes it is training load. Sometimes it is recovery. Often, it is a combination. Good physiotherapy is about interpreting movement in context. Why choose Acland Street Physiotherapy for video biomechanical analysis in St Kilda? Acland Street Physiotherapy has extensive experience in sports, musculoskeletal and running-related injuries. Through Melbourne Running Clinic, we have a special interest in running injury assessment, video running analysis and lower-limb biomechanics. Our team understands that movement analysis needs to be practical, individualised and clinically meaningful. We do not simply record a video and give generic advice. We combine physiotherapy-led video biomechanical analysis with a full clinical assessment, so your treatment plan is based on both how you move and what your body can currently tolerate. We help patients from St Kilda, Elwood, Balaclava, Windsor, Prahran, South Yarra and surrounding suburbs who want a clearer understanding of their pain, movement and recovery pathway. Who can benefit from video biomechanical analysis?You may benefit from a video biomechanical assessment if you:
At Acland Street Physiotherapy, we combine hands-on physiotherapy, exercise rehabilitation, running injury expertise and video movement analysis to help you move better, recover confidently and return to the activities that matter to you. Book an appointment with Acland Street Physiotherapy in St Kilda to discuss whether video biomechanical analysis is right for you. FAQs 1. Do I need to be a runner to have video biomechanical analysis? No. While we have a special interest in running injuries, we also use video analysis for walking, squatting, jumping, landing, gym technique, sport-specific tasks and work-related movements. 2. How are your physiotherapists different? Our video biomechanical analysis is physiotherapy-led, meaning it is performed and interpreted by qualified physiotherapists as part of a full clinical assessment. Our physiotherapists combine hands-on treatment, exercise rehabilitation, running injury experience and practical movement coaching. Through Melbourne Running Clinic, we also have accredited Athletics Australia running coaches within the team, which helps us understand both injury recovery and performance. 3. Is video running analysis useful if I am not injured? Yes. Some runners use video analysis to better understand their technique, improve efficiency, prepare for an event or reduce the chance of recurring issues. However, it is most useful when combined with a proper strength, mobility and training-load assessment. 4. Will you change my running style? Not always. We only recommend changes when they are clinically relevant. The goal is not to create a perfect-looking running style, but to find practical changes that may reduce symptoms, improve tolerance or support performance. 5. What should I bring to the appointment? Bring your usual running shoes, gym shoes, relevant training gear and any information about your training load, recent injuries or goals. For runners, it can be helpful to bring the shoes you currently use most often. 6. Can video analysis help with knee pain? Yes. Knee pain is one of the most common reasons we use movement analysis. It can help assess hip control, foot mechanics, knee position, landing strategy, running pattern and lower-limb loading. 7. Can video biomechanical analysis help with gym injuries? Yes. We can assess movements such as squats, deadlifts, lunges, step-ups, jumping, landing and pressing movements to help understand whether symptoms may be related to technique, strength, mobility, control or load management. 8. Is this suitable for young athletes? Yes. Video biomechanical analysis can be useful for young athletes involved in running, football, soccer, netball, basketball, tennis and other sports. The assessment is tailored to age, sport, injury history and training level. At Acland Street Physiotherapy in St Kilda, we have always helped active people recover from injury, move better and return to the things they love.
Over time, more patients were coming to us with running-related injuries: Achilles pain, runner’s knee, shin splints, calf strains, plantar fasciitis, hip pain and recurring niggles that kept returning. Many had already tried rest, stretching, new shoes, massage or generic exercises. But runners usually need more than generic advice. They want to know:
We wanted to create a dedicated running injury and performance service in St Kilda for runners who want clear answers, practical rehabilitation and a structured return-to-running plan. A Running Clinic Inside a Trusted St Kilda Physio Clinic Acland Street Physiotherapy remains our established physiotherapy clinic. Melbourne Running Clinic is our dedicated service for runners who need support with:
Physios Who Understand Running Barry Nguyen and James Le are both physiotherapists and accredited Athletics Australia running coaches. This allows us to combine:
James Le is an ex-elite sprinter, giving him strong insight into sprint mechanics, acceleration, lower-limb loading, hamstring injuries, calf injuries and return-to-sprinting. Barry Nguyen is a recreational marathoner, giving him firsthand experience of training load, consistency, recovery, injury prevention and returning to running while balancing work, family and life. This matters because runners usually do not want to be told to “just stop running.” They want a plan that respects their goals, training, lifestyle and desire to keep moving. Common Running Injuries We Help With At Melbourne Running Clinic and Acland Street Physiotherapy, we commonly help with:
Our goal is not just pain relief. Our goal is to help runners:
What Makes Melbourne Running Clinic Different? Our running injury approach may include:
Not every runner needs every assessment. Some runners need a simple diagnosis and plan. Others need a deeper review of running technique, strength, training history and recovery. Our role is to match the plan to the runner. Why St Kilda? St Kilda is one of Melbourne’s great running locations. We are close to:
Our local community includes recreational runners, park runners, junior athletes, field sport athletes, triathletes, marathon runners and people who simply want to stay active. Launching Melbourne Running Clinic from Acland Street Physiotherapy allows us to serve runners across St Kilda, bayside Melbourne and the inner-south suburbs with a more focused running injury service. Do I Need Gait Analysis? Gait analysis can be useful for many runners, but it is not about finding a “perfect” running style. It helps us understand whether aspects of your running pattern may be increasing load on a painful area. We may look at:
Frequently Asked Questions What is Melbourne Running Clinic? Melbourne Running Clinic is a dedicated running injury and performance service located within Acland Street Physiotherapy in St Kilda. We help runners with injury assessment, gait analysis, rehabilitation, strength programming, return-to-running plans and performance support. Who is Melbourne Running Clinic for? Anyone who runs or wants to return to running. This includes:
Do I need to stop running if I have pain? Not always. Some runners need a short period of reduced running. Others can continue running with changes to distance, speed, frequency, terrain or intensity. A physiotherapy assessment can help determine what is safe and sensible for your situation. Can you help with Achilles pain, runner’s knee and shin splints? Yes. We commonly help runners with Achilles pain, runner’s knee, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, calf strains, hamstring injuries, hip pain, foot pain and recurring running injuries. Does every runner need gait analysis? No. Some runners need a clinical assessment, strength testing and training load review. Others, especially those with recurring injuries or technique-related concerns, may benefit from gait analysis. Can you help sprinters and field sport athletes? Yes. James Le’s background as an ex-elite sprinter is especially valuable for athletes dealing with sprinting-related injuries, hamstring strains, calf injuries, acceleration demands and return-to-sprinting progressions. Where is Melbourne Running Clinic located? Melbourne Running Clinic is located within Acland Street Physiotherapy in St Kilda. It is convenient for runners from St Kilda, Elwood, Middle Park, Albert Park, South Melbourne, Windsor, Prahran, Balaclava, South Yarra and surrounding suburbs. Book a Running Injury Physio Appointment in St Kilda If you are dealing with a running injury, recurring niggle or uncertainty about how to return to running, Melbourne Running Clinic at Acland Street Physiotherapy can help. We provide:
Book a running injury physiotherapy appointment at Melbourne Running Clinic, located within Acland Street Physiotherapy in St Kilda. Running injuries are rarely caused by one single thing.
A sore Achilles is not always just an Achilles problem. Knee pain is not always just a knee problem. Shin splints, plantar fasciitis, hip pain, calf strains and recurring niggles often develop from a combination of training load, strength deficits, movement patterns, recovery, footwear, running goals and lifestyle demands. At Acland Street Physiotherapy, we take a broader approach to running injuries. Our physiotherapists Barry Nguyen and James Le are also accredited Athletics Australia running coaches, giving them an extra layer of insight when assessing and managing runners. Why does this matter? Many runners do not just want pain relief. They want to know:
This is where combining physiotherapy knowledge with running coaching experience becomes valuable. A running injury is not just a diagnosis. It is often a load management problem, a capacity problem, a planning problem, or a mismatch between what your body can currently tolerate and what your training is asking of it. We look beyond the painful area At Acland Street Physiotherapy, our running injury assessments may consider:
This helps us create a plan that is not just about settling symptoms, but also about rebuilding confidence and resilience. Common running injuries we manage We regularly help runners with:
Whether you are a beginner, a recreational runner, a park runner, a marathon runner, or someone returning after injury, the goal is the same: help you move well, build capacity and return to running safely. Our philosophy: recover, rebuild, perform Our approach is simple. First, we aim to reduce pain and restore movement as early as possible. Then we work on strength, mobility, control and running-specific rehabilitation. From there, we help you progress toward performance optimisation, so you are not just back to where you were before injury, but ideally stronger, fitter and more resilient. Good running injury care is not just about stopping running. In many cases, it is about modifying the right things at the right time. Physiotherapy for runners in St Kilda If you are dealing with a running injury, recurring niggle, or uncertainty about how to return to running, our team can help you build a clear plan. At Acland Street Physiotherapy, we combine clinical physiotherapy experience with practical running coaching knowledge to help runners recover properly and keep moving for the long term. Book an appointment with Barry Nguyen or James Le at Acland Street Physiotherapy and get a running injury plan that considers the whole runner, not just the painful body part. During the COVID-19 pandemic, running observably has become an extremely popular exercise activity locally obviously, for its health benefits and simplicity as no equipment is required. I am avid runner myself recreationally often clocking up 50kms per week. Over the past 10 years as a physiotherapist, I have coached hundreds of my patients who have never ran before to shed a few pounds or improve their overall fitness. Many of my patients have misconceptions about running in particular, that running is bad for your knees and that you are at major risk of arthritis. This common concern has been debunked by science by multiple studies. Based on large population studies, the chances of developing arthritis from regular running are very slim. In fact, regular running has shown to strengthen joints and plays a protective role in the development of osteoarthritis later in life. Commonly reported knee pain by runners at Acland Street Physiotherapy that is generally treatable with a moderate amount of physiotherapy and strength training are Iliotibial Band Syndrome or Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. The following is a concise infographic on how what good running form generally looks like. If you would prefer to further explore this, please do not hesitate to make a booking with us for a comprehensive physiotherapy and biomechanical running assessment.  1. Well documented holistic health benefits Running can significantly improve your mental and physical health. Benefits include:
It takes less than 2 months to prepare yourself to run for 5km. The Mayo Clinic provides a 7 week training schedule for beginners which involves a mixture of running, walking and resting. This strategy proposed helps you reduce your risk of injury, stress and fatigue while keeping the activity enjoyable. 3. Time efficient and versatile You can run 5km anywhere safely without relatively minimal disruption to your busy life. Allocating 30-45 minutes of your day to go for a 5km run is not too much to ask for even for the busiest individuals in the world. Running is a great way of maintaining fitness levels as it can easily be incorporated into the lifestyles of those who regularly travel to unfamiliar locations perhaps where there are potentially no gym facilities, exercise classes or basic equipment. It also allows you extra time to do different forms of cross-training and exercise activities without getting bored and maintaining your general health. On a rainy day, you can also perform your run indoors on a treadmill or at the gym with a 1% incline to simulate the benefits of outdoor running. 4. Cost effective and simple There is minimal equipment that you will need to invest in. You simply need some comfortable and supportive running shoes such as a pair of ASICs and some loose shirts and shorts. Overuse injuries are more likely to occur with longer distances such as training for a marathon. Overuse injuries can increase your healthcare costs with your doctors and physiotherapists. Running injuries include:
Meeting national exercise guidelines: Running 3 times per week for about 30-60 minutes at moderate to high intensity satisfies evidence based national physical activity guidelines. Once you improve and start running faster at high intensities, you can satisfy the guidelines by running 25 minutes 3 times per week, saving you time. 5. Compete instead of painfully finishing Competing against yourself and others can give very satisfying and a rewarding experience. The challenging of trying to finish say a marathon can place significant stress on your body and potentially have a negative impact on your health. Free timed community Parkruns are available all around the world to benchmark against yourself or others. In addition, you can quite easily compare how fast you run compared to others in your age group and gender using the popular age graded calculator: In running, age-graded scoring is based on how fast you run (by correcting it to what your speed would have been at your prime age) and a percentage value of the world record for your gender. Performance standards listed on the USATF site give approximate comparative levels: 90 percent = world class; 80 percent = national class; 70 percent = regional class; and 60 percent = local class. http://www.runnersworldonline.com.au/age-grading-calculator/ 6. 5km runs do not cause nipple bleeding Nipple bleeding can be extremely painful and unmotivating. It is a result of your skin directly rubbing on your clothes, poor ventilation and sweating. 7. Help yourself and help others Many charities and non-for-profit organisations hold fundraising events associated with 5km runs as the distance is suitable to get everyone involved. Therefore, 5km runs are a great way to contribute to be social, contribute to those in need and help yourself in the process. The following are some fun photos of me competing in a half marathon event and local Parkrun in Melbourne: 
There is emerging scientific research that training loads are directly correlated to injury risk.
Training load injuries are generally caused by:
Specifically, there are 2 types of training loads: External Loads and Internal Loads. External loads measure the amount of external workload eg. (running on the treadmill, weight lifting) to the individual while internal load measures the individual’s post exercise heart rate or rate of perceived exertion (RPE) as a response to the external workload. Rate of Perceived Exertion Guides for Aerobic and Resistance Training It is important to understand that to optimise performance, there needs to be a fine balance between training hard and overloading resulting in injuries and comprising performance. This sounds like common sense however to accurately monitor training loads is a challenging task given that it is associated with frequency, duration and intensity. Duration and frequency are relatively easy to measure however intensity could be measured by for example, how fast you are running, your heart rate, how much weight you are lifting with the barbell or the complexity or speed of the movements you are performing. Tracking your training loads is not just about managing the specific exercise you are doing but can help you determine when it may be appropriate for you to do some cross-training or vary your load. Acute on Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR) For those who are a serious about injury prevention,a great way to find your training ‘sweet spot’ while minimising the risk of injury if you are serious about optimising performance is using the Acute on Chronic Workload Ratio calculator. Scientific research indicates a 0.8-1.3 ratio range is ideal. Injury risk increases at a 1.5 ratio or higher. To calculate your ratio, multiply your rate of perceived exertion (RPE) after each exercise with the duration, intensity or frequency of the exercise session (external load). The Acute Workload is over a 7 day period. The Chronic Workload is over a 28 day period. The ratio is the result of dividing the Acute Workload by the Chronic Workload. Tips:
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