A CLEAR PURPOSE
What your running assessment includes
Bring your running goals, questions and the shoes you usually wear. Your session gives you time to discuss your running, observe movement and talk through practical recommendations with your practitioner.
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Running on the treadmill or turf
A movement or running assessment looks at the task itself alongside your goals and history. ReviveLab’s dedicated running appointment with Danny or Daniel includes running on the treadmill or turf and discussion of exercise and footwear recommendations.
If pain or an injury is the main concern, ask the clinic which assessment to book. Observing running can inform a plan, but form alone does not diagnose every injury or guarantee that a change will prevent one.
Your training goals and questions
Your goals give the assessment a useful direction. You might be preparing for an event, returning after a break or trying to build a comfortable weekly routine. Your recent training and what you find difficult are relevant.
Bring questions about your running and tell the practitioner what a good outcome would mean to you. Recommendations can then be discussed in relation to your experience, available time and next steps.
Exercise recommendations
Exercise in rehabilitation is selected to address a specific finding or task. A plan may work on strength, control, endurance or movement, depending on what your assessment shows and what you want to do again.
The term “corrective exercise” describes a targeted exercise choice; it does not mean there is one perfect posture or movement for everyone. Your practitioner explains the purpose, helps you practise and reviews the plan as your ability and response change.
Footwear recommendations
Footwear recommendations begin with the shoes you use, how they feel and the demands of your running. Bring your usual running shoes and describe the surfaces, distances and situations where you notice discomfort.
The discussion can help you consider practical options, but one shoe is not right for every runner. Footwear advice is considered alongside training and movement; it does not replace an injury assessment when pain is the main concern.
CHOOSING YOUR APPOINTMENT
Running assessment or injury care?
This is a separate appointment offered by Danny and Daniel. If pain or an injury is your main concern, contact us before booking so we can help you choose an appropriate assessment, including physiotherapy where suitable.
Explore related sections of our Symptoms directory to help describe your concerns. These cover several types of care; your symptoms and assessment guide which appointment is appropriate.
YOUR RUNNING ASSESSMENT TEAM
Meet Danny and Daniel.
Danny Nguyen
Registered Massage Therapist & Certified Personal Trainer
Daniel Silva Mendes
Registered Massage Therapist
BEFORE YOU VISIT
Running assessment questions
Who provides the running assessment?
Danny Nguyen and Daniel Silva Mendes offer this appointment. Both are registered massage therapists at ReviveLab.
How long is the appointment, and what does it cost?
The running assessment is 30 minutes and $65 CAD. Choose Running Assessment on our Jane booking page to view availability.
What should I bring?
Wear clothing you can move in and bring your usual running shoes. It helps to think about your recent training, goals and the questions you want to discuss.
Does this guarantee a particular result?
No. The session offers observations and recommendations for your situation. It does not guarantee injury prevention, a particular pace or a specific outcome.