Why We Launched Melbourne Running Clinic at Acland Street Physiotherapy

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:

• Why did this injury happen?
• Can I keep running?
• How much running is safe?
• Do I need strength work?
• Is my running technique contributing?
• How do I return without flaring it up again?
  
  

That is why we launched Melbourne Running Clinic from within Acland Street Physiotherapy.

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:

• Running injuries
• Gait analysis
• Strength and mobility
• Load management
• Return-to-running planning
• Injury prevention
• Running performance
  
  

Running injuries are rarely just about one sore body part. They are often influenced by:

• Training load
• Strength
• Running biomechanics
• Recovery
• Footwear
• Terrain
• Previous injuries
  
  

A running-specific clinic allows us to assess the whole runner, not just the painful area.

Physios Who Understand Running

Barry Nguyen and James Le are both physiotherapists and accredited Athletics Australia running coaches.

This allows us to combine:

• Clinical physiotherapy
• Running injury assessment
• Rehabilitation
• Strength and conditioning
• Gait analysis
• Practical running coaching principles

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:

• Achilles tendinopathy
• Plantar fasciitis
• Runner’s knee
• Patellofemoral pain
• ITB-related pain
• Shin splints
• Bone stress concerns
• Calf strains
• Hamstring injuries
• Hip and gluteal pain
• Foot and ankle injuries
• Recurring running niggles
• Return to running after injury
• Return to sprinting and field sports
• Marathon and half-marathon training injuries

Our goal is not just pain relief.

Our goal is to help runners:

• Understand what is happening
• Rebuild strength and capacity
• Return to running with confidence
• Reduce the risk of the same injury returning

What Makes Melbourne Running Clinic Different?

Our running injury approach may include:

• A clear injury assessment
• Gait analysis, where appropriate
• Strength and mobility testing
• Training load review
• Footwear and surface discussion
• Return-to-running planning
• Strength and conditioning
• Running technique advice
• Injury prevention strategies

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:

• St Kilda Beach
• Albert Park Lake
• Middle Park
• Elwood
• South Melbourne
• Windsor
• Prahran
• Balaclava
• South Yarra

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:

• Cadence
• Stride length
• Overstriding
• Hip and knee control
• Foot strike
• Trunk position
• Asymmetry
• Loading pattern
  
  

At Melbourne Running Clinic, gait analysis is used as part of the bigger clinical picture, not as a standalone gimmick.
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:

• New runners
• Recreational runners
• Park runners
• Junior athletes
• Field sport athletes
• Triathletes
• Half-marathon and marathon runners
• People returning after injury
  
  

You do not need to be an elite runner.

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:

• Running injury physiotherapy
• Gait analysis
• Rehabilitation
• Return-to-running support
• Strength and conditioning advice
• Running-specific injury prevention

Book a running injury physiotherapy appointment at Melbourne Running Clinic, located within Acland Street Physiotherapy in St Kilda.