Running Assessment
in Burnaby
A Running Assessment at our Burnaby clinic near Metrotown looks at how you run, not just where it hurts. Your physiotherapist reviews your running history, training load, strength, mobility and running mechanics to find what is driving pain or holding back your performance. You leave with clear findings and a personalized plan to help you run comfortably, recover from running-related injuries, and keep building toward your goals, whether you are new to running or training for your next race.
Run stronger, recover smarter, and stay injury-free with a Running Assessment
What you can expect
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Your session starts with a conversation about your running history, weekly training, goals, and any pain or past injuries, so the assessment is built around you and the way you run.
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We test the strength, mobility, and control of your hips, knees, ankles, and feet, the areas that most often drive running pain and limit performance.
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Your physiotherapist assesses your running form and explains what they see, from stride and cadence to how your body handles load, in plain language.
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You leave with targeted exercises, practical training and load advice, and clear next steps to return to running or work toward your next goal.
Our Burnaby Running Specialist
FAQs
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A running assessment is a physiotherapy appointment built for runners. Your physiotherapist looks at your running history, training, strength, mobility, and running form to understand what is causing pain or limiting your performance, then builds a plan with you.
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It is for runners at every level: people new to running, runners coming back after an injury or time off, and anyone training for a race who wants to run with less pain and a lower risk of injury.
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Common running-related issues include knee pain, shin pain, Achilles and calf pain, plantar fasciitis, hip pain, and IT band irritation. The assessment helps find the movement or training factors behind the pain, not just where it hurts.
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No. Many runners book to stay healthy while building mileage or preparing for a race. Finding weak links early can help you train more consistently and avoid setbacks.
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Wear comfortable clothes you can move in and bring the running shoes you train in most. If you use a training plan or running app, bring that too so we can review your recent training.
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Yes. You will leave with a personalized program of strength and mobility exercises, plus practical advice on training load and progressing your running safely.
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Running assessments are performed by Ravi Bhangoo, a registered physiotherapist who works with athletes returning to sport and clients managing running-related injuries.
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Running assessments are performed by a registered physiotherapist, so they may be covered under the physiotherapy portion of your extended health benefits. Check your plan for details.
