Running Assessments
Your Health In Action
Open Hours
Mon – Fri — 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday — Closed
Sunday — Closed
Running Assessments
Individualized Running Assessments are essential for any runner, novice or competitive, looking to overcome injury, improve running performance, and/or prevent injury recurrence.
Our Running Specialists are all avid runners who have completed specialist training via The Running Clinic. They all have a varied running experience including marathons, half marathons, triathlons, duathlons, trail races, and collegiate athletics. They combine their personal running knowledge with their background in physiotherapy (specifically biomechanical analysis) to address Failed Load Transfer, Muscle Imbalance, and Joint Restriction. They strive to identify the injured tissue, determine the root cause, and provide appropriate treatment to correct, restore, and improve running mechanics.
Why Get A Running Assessment?
Our assessments are designed for runners of all levels. Here’s who can benefit:
- New Runners: Start strong with proper biomechanics to prevent injuries. Learn about training plans, footwear, strength exercises, and nutrition to build a solid foundation.
- Injured Runners (Chronic Pain): Struggling with persistent pain? Slow-motion video analysis pinpoints compensatory patterns and tissue overload, uncovering the root cause of your injury.
- Injured Runners (Acute): Sudden injuries often stem from changes in training, footwear, or stress. We identify these triggers and recommend adjustments to reduce tissue load.
- Performance-Driven Runners: Want to set a personal record? We optimize your running economy with tailored insights via video analysis, which may include shoe comparisons if desired.
What To Expect During Your Running Assessment
Our comprehensive assessment is divided into three key components:
- Subjective History
We dive into your medical and running history, current training plan, footwear, and personal goals to understand your unique needs. - Objective Evaluation
Through functional screening, range-of-motion tests, strength assessments, and injury-specific clinical tests, we gather critical data about your body’s mechanics. - Running Gait Analysis
Using real-time and slow-motion video on a treadmill, we analyze your running form to identify inefficiencies or injury risks. - At the end of the Assessment: We explain our findings in detail and create a personalized treatment plan. This may include:
- Tips to boost running efficiency
- Biomechanical adjustments
- Customized training modifications
- Injury-specific exercises
- Additional physiotherapy or chiropractic care
Follow-Ups: 30-minute sessions may be recommended to monitor progress, refine your plan, and ensure exercises are performed correctly for maximum impact.
What To Bring To Your Running Assessment:
- Waterbottle
- Running attire: shorts, Tank top and or sport bra, running shoes,
- Vest or pack if you use one
Meet Your Running Professional
Our certified professionals are passionate runners and highly trained in corrective exercise and mobility. They bring real-world experience and expertise to every assessment:
- Carlie Rompre, Physiotherapist (Running Clinic Certified) A road and trail runner, Carlie has competed in five half-marathons and 2 marathons including the 2024 Calgary Marathon and the 2025 Boston Marathon. She set to run the 2025 Victoria Marathon.
Our Philosophy
Action Sports Clinic has a multidisciplinary team of physiotherapy, chiropractic, and massage therapy professionals serving the active community of downtown Calgary. As a team, we strive for excellence in evidence-based and personalized care for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Combining the unique strengths of each professional discipline, this integral approach to care enables each patient to draw from the expertise of team members. This eliminates the traditional barriers of communication between busy practitioners, thereby ensuring collaboration and effectiveness of treatment programs.
We are athletes ourselves…and we understand the needs of sports minded clients. We believe that participation in physical activity is an important part of health and vitality. The pursuit of dreams, setting goals, and the drive for personal achievement are all values we believe in and aspire.
We Are One of the Top Teams of Physical Therapists in Calgary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Brands does Action Sports Clinic Carry?
We carry brands from the worlds top manufacturers including Donjoy, Össur, CTi, Bauerfeind, Thuasne and more.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes! We take pride in personal service and being very accomodating. Please click any of our Appointment Buttons and submit your information, we will be in touch to confirm your date and time.
What are the office hours?
We are open Monday – Friday from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm.
What services do you offer?
We specialize in the practice of Sports Medicine and provide services related to Sports Therapy, Chiropractic Care, Physical Therapy, Massage, as well as off the shelf and custom Bracing & Orthotics. To learn more please visit our “Services” section of the website.
Do I need a referral from my physician?
No, a referral is not required to schedule an appointment.
Do you provide custom brace solutions?
Yes, Dr. Rennick is qualified by the world’s top orthoepedic brands to develop custom bracing solutions for many conditions.
Get in Touch
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639 5 Avenue Southwest Suite 130
Calgary, Alberta T2P 0M9