Performance & Injury Prevention

Running Assessment

A running assessment in central London that pairs video gait analysis with strength, mobility, and load screening, for runners with persistent injuries, marathon training questions, or footwear decisions to make.

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Video gait analysis at Soho Physiotherapy central London running clinic

The short answer

What this treatment is

A running assessment at Soho Physiotherapy combines video-based gait analysis (typically treadmill, sometimes outdoor) with a clinical strength and mobility screen. It identifies the biomechanical factors driving recurring injuries — ITB pain, anterior knee pain, shin splints, Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis — and gives you a written rehab and training plan. Often booked before a marathon build, after a stubborn injury, or when choosing new running shoes.

Areas treated

What's included

Treadmill or outdoor video gait analysis — slow-motion playback during the session
Strength and mobility screen identifies the upstream weaknesses driving running injuries
Written report with rehab exercises, gait cues, and footwear guidance
Useful for first-marathon runners, returning runners, and recurring-injury cases
Same clinical team can deliver the rehab follow-up if needed

Boundaries of practice

What's not treated

Good practice means saying no when indicated:

Acute injury preventing pain-free running on a treadmill — assess on physiotherapy first, return for gait analysis once running is tolerable
Suspected stress fracture — requires imaging before any running assessment
Uncontrolled cardiovascular condition — clearance from cardiologist required before treadmill testing

Patient journey

What to expect

Consultation & preparation

Bring your usual running shoes (and any other pairs you regularly use), running kit you train in, and a water bottle. Avoid a hard training session in the 24 hours before the appointment so the gait we capture reflects your normal state, not fatigue.

During treatment

Step 1 — Subjective and injury history

A 15-minute discussion of your running history, training pattern, current goals, recent injuries, and footwear. Bring your usual running shoes (and any spares) to the appointment.

Step 2 — Strength and mobility screen

A clinical assessment of single-leg control, hip strength, ankle mobility, and lumbo-pelvic stability — the four areas that account for the majority of running-injury risk. Identifies asymmetries and weak links before we look at gait.

Step 3 — Video gait analysis

Treadmill running at your typical training pace, filmed from behind, the side, and the front. Slow-motion playback during the session looks at cadence, foot strike, hip drop, knee tracking, trunk lean, and arm swing. We discuss what we see in real time.

Step 4 — Plan and report

A specific rehab and training plan: 3–6 strengthening or mobility exercises chosen for your weak links, gait cues to focus on (cadence, posture, foot placement), and footwear guidance if relevant. Written report sent within 48 hours.

Aftercare

You will receive a written report within 48 hours with rehab exercises and gait cues. Begin the strengthening work immediately, and apply gait cues to easy runs first before harder sessions. Schedule a follow-up at 6 weeks if rehab work was prescribed.

Pricing

Transparent, all-in pricing

Running assessment (60 min)

Price on enquiry

Extended assessment with rehab session (90 min)

Price on enquiry

FAQ

Common
questions

Do I need to be a fast or experienced runner to book this?

No. We see complete beginners preparing for their first 5k as often as we see sub-3-hour marathoners. The assessment is calibrated to your running level and goals — what matters is whether you have a recurring problem or want to prevent one, not how fast you run.

Will you tell me which running shoes to buy?

We give footwear guidance based on what we observe — heel-strike vs forefoot pattern, pronation, calf and Achilles loading — and your injury history. We will not recommend a specific brand or push a sale: we are physiotherapists, not a shoe shop. We send you to the right kind of running shop with a clear brief.

I have a marathon in 12 weeks — should I book this?

Yes, ideally now rather than later. Identifying gait or strength issues 12 weeks out gives time to address them with rehab work alongside your training. Booked the week before the race is too late to fix anything; book early in the build, then follow up if needed.

Do I need to bring anything?

Your usual running shoes (and any other pairs you regularly run in), running kit (shorts and a top you would normally train in), and a water bottle. If you have any prior scan reports, GP letters, or sports-medicine notes from past injuries, bring those too.

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Soho Physiotherapy • 111 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0DT

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