Running Injury Physiotherapy
Running injury physio in Essendon & Williamstown
If running matters to you, simply being told to stop isn't enough.
At Enhance, we assess why your injury has developed, understand what your training is asking of your body, and build a plan to get you back to the running that matters to you.
- Sports physios who run
- Accredited running coaches
- Objective strength & force-plate testing
- Load management, not just rest
Clinics in Essendon & Williamstown · No referral needed
Running Injuries We Treat
Achilles & Calf
Achilles tendinopathy, calf strains and lower-leg loading problems.
Runner's Knee
Patellofemoral pain and other common causes of pain around the knee.
Bone Stress Injuries
Assessment and rehabilitation of bone stress reactions and stress fractures.
Shin & Ankle Pain
Shin splints, tibialis posterior, peroneal and other lower-leg injuries.
Hip & Hamstring
Gluteal and proximal hamstring tendinopathy and running-related hip pain.
Plantar Heel Pain
Plantar fasciitis and other common causes of foot and heel pain.
Our Goal Is to Keep You Running
Modify
Adjust volume, pace, frequency or terrain where needed rather than automatically stopping running.
Rebuild
Use progressive strength and tissue loading to restore the capacity your running demands.
Return
Build back towards your normal weekly training, target distance or upcoming event with a structured progression.
Hands-on treatment can be useful for settling symptoms, but long-term improvement comes from rebuilding the capacity to run.
More Than Just Looking at Your Running Style
Running injuries are rarely explained by one thing. We look at your training history, diagnosis, strength, tissue capacity and running demands to understand what is contributing to the problem.
Where useful, we can assess your running outdoors or review footage from your normal training environment. Objective strength and force-plate testing can also help identify deficits and give us something meaningful to retest as rehabilitation progresses.
Understand > Build > Retest
Physios Who Understand Running
Our running team doesn't just treat runners. They run too.
Sports physiotherapist and ASCA accredited strength and conditioning coach with advanced training in running injuries and lower-limb tendinopathy.
Former athletics competitor, Strides Run Club member and running coach with a particular clinical interest in bone stress injuries.
Athletics Victoria running coach and ASCA accredited strength and conditioning coach with experience across running and sports rehabilitation.
Experienced trail and distance runner with strength and conditioning qualifications and a strong understanding of the demands of endurance running.
We Work With Your Coach
Most runners already have a training plan, coach or club they care about. With your consent, we can communicate with your running coach or strength and conditioning coach so your rehabilitation and training plan work together rather than competing with each other.
Our relationship with Strides Run Club has included running education, performance testing and community collaboration through our Essendon clinic.
Leave With a Clear Plan
Your first appointment is a physiotherapy assessment, not a generic running screen. We want you to leave knowing:
- What we think the injury is
- Why it has developed
- What you can keep doing
- What needs to improve
- How you will progress back towards your running goal
After your initial appointment, we also provide a written summary of the assessment, testing and rehabilitation plan so you don't have to remember everything discussed in the room.
Running Physio in Essendon & Williamstown
Whether you're dealing with a niggle in the middle of a training block, returning from a longer-term injury or trying to get back for an upcoming race, we'll help you understand the problem and establish the next step.
Find Us in Essendon & Williamstown
Two fully equipped clinics with gym facilities built for genuine progressive strength and rehabilitation.
What Our Patients Say
Real reviews from the Enhance Google Business Profile — patients rate Enhance 5.0 out of 5 across 228 Google reviews.
"I saw Ada Roberts whilst I was training for a half marathon and injured my hip… She helped me get back to running pain free and was very generous with her time and communication. This is the only clinic I would recommend!"
"She is exceptionally kind, empathetic, and took the time to genuinely understand my issues… It has made a massive difference in my daily life."
"I saw David after I injured my lower back during a squat… Fast forward 4 weeks and I'm now squatting 70% of my pre injury weight completely pain free!"
"I've been able to work with many physios in my basketball career and Catya has been one of the best experiences I've had… helped me feel healthier and become much more confident in my body."
"Dave helped my 11yo daughter get back to her beloved basketball after severely injuring her ligament in her foot and ankle… she has full mobility and is able to compete in her sport."
"I had an excellent experience at Enhance Physio while recovering from a patella dislocation. My physio Ada was highly professional, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout my rehabilitation… I am very pleased with the progress I have made."
"Only have positive things to say about Jacinta at Enhance… From not being able to lift my arm at all, I was back to exercising pain free within four months."
"Catya has been an amazing support to my daughter with her rehab and exercise program… Even attending training and going above and beyond! This has really helped my daughter to stay in her sport and reach her maximum potential. We are forever grateful."
"Dave and the team at Enhance Physio are as good as it gets. After nearly completely tearing my pec major, I've made a full recovery just five months post-op…"
Common Questions
Do I need to stop running?
Usually not. Where it is safe, we prefer modifying your running load rather than stopping altogether.
Do you perform running assessments?
Yes. Where useful, we can assess your running outdoors or review footage from your normal running environment.
Will you speak to my running coach?
Yes. With your consent, we can share relevant findings and rehabilitation recommendations with your coach.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly with an Enhance physiotherapist.
Book Your Running Assessment Today
Get a clear diagnosis, a structured plan and a team that wants to keep you running.
Trouble booking? Open the booking page or call 03 8840 6580.