Runner’s Leg Assessment & Mini Assessment.
Runner’s Leg Assessment. 1 Hour.
Our Runner’s Leg Assessment is something unique that I have developed over years of dealing with runners and their injuries. Added to that, I have been running for 40 years and believe that you will find great value in the assessment.
Who is the Runner’s Leg Assessment aimed at?
1. Runners who are battling with an injury.
2. Runners wanting to avoid injury and simply run better.
Recovering from an injury need not be a complex matter. For the most part, getting the right muscles stretched, the right muscles strengthened, getting the athlete into the right shoes and making small changes to a runner’s gait/style makes a huge difference.
What is done?
Time is spent looking at the flexion of different muscle groups.
I look for leg length discrepancies and measure the Q angle.
I look for signs of different injuries such as Plantar Fasciitis, Shin Splints, 9 different knee injuries, Back issues, e.t.c.
You are then filmed on a treadmill and the results are analysed. Pronation rates, Quad dominant styles, glute medius weaknesses, mid-line crossing, hip flexor tightness and more are measured.
At the end of the observations, we sit down go through various stretches, strengthening exercises, running shoe suggestions, gait adjustments etc. You will walk out with a report that will guide you into running better and injury free.
Some conditions need a certain amount of follow-up muscle work/myofascial release. I am able to help with massage, active release, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy. You can read more here: Myofascial Release.
Why do we do this?
The runner’s leg assessment tells a ‘story’ that helps define why people get injured. For example, there are five different factors that can cause ITB. It is imperative to find the cause/causes behind each injury.
I have done assessments for people who have ranged from:
– 11 to 75 years of age.
– -People using running to reduce weight to professional athletes including Comrades gold medallists and winners.
– From runners looking to run their first 5km Comrades podium runners.
The Mini Assessment. 25 minutes.
If you need advice regarding shoes and a few pointers regarding potential injuries that you could face, the Mini Assessment is the appointment that you want to book. It takes 25 minutes and includes a short run or two on the treadmill.
If you have an injury or are wanting to take on a big event such as a marathon or ultra marathon then I would recommend the full Runner’s Leg Assessment.
Mini Assessment Details.
Bring your old pair of running shoes (if you have a pair). 
– I will take a short history of your running.
– I will listen to what your running goals are.
– I will listen to any aches and pains that you might be experiencing.
– I will then put you on the treadmill for about 40 seconds and film your running.
We very carefully look at your rate of pronation.
We will then go over what we filmed and measure a few angles. This together with the last few points will enable me to advise you about the best shoes for you. We will always give a few pointers that will help you run injury free. This is all written down. This mini assessment takes 25 minutes.
We do stock shoes. Our prices are comparable to other shoe outlets. We give a R 100 discount to people who buy shoes after the assessment.
I have also studied Sports Science through the University of Bolder Colorado and Trifocus Academy and so can help with coaching programs.
Please go to the pricing list for details of costs.
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Regards,
Mike Roscoe.
Kinesiologist.
Hi I dislocated my knee a couple of times. Most recently the end of October 2012 , and until now I’m still not able 2 walk normally. Can’t stretch it fully. I ran for a while on grass for about +-15mins, afterwards it was swollen again. Any advice?
The first call would be to find out if you have torn any of the structures in the knee especially since you are not able to walk normally. You need to get to an Orthopod for that. Wish you a speedy recovery.
Luckily I didn’t. Just pains alot when walking a decent distance. Bt thanks alot for the input and care.
how much does the assessment cost? Been having ITB issues for a long time, would really like to try figure out the cause of it.
Hi Stephen, we charge R 400.00
Regards
Mike
Where can I book this test?? Super interested 😀
Hi Samantha – give us a call on 011 024 2969.
Regards
Mike
hi since last year april i have been struggling with a tendon injury how can heal it.
Hi Johannes
If you have been struggling for that length of time you need to go to a Doctor.
Hope you get better soon.
Mike
Hi unfortunately I live in ireland but I’ve been looking for something like this but don’t seem to be able to find it and I’ve been to several physios who just don’t know the problem that I think I have. All my weight seems to be on my left side when I run and the leg turning inwards to the point that i am having pain on the outside of my foot. I have a dull ache around the hip area after runs (intermitent depending on intensity) and I have a dull ache at the bottom of my butt and sometimes experience low back pain on the left side. Any ideas or a person that could look at me..this has been going on since April 2012 🙁
P.S – left side gets very tired when doing lateral steps with resistance band.
Hi – not sure of anyone there unfortunately. Sounds like a Glut Medius issue but really hard to tell from here. Hope you come right.
Mike you are a Ninja Master!!! I am running faster and further that i ever have(oh and more comfortably) Thanks a mill!!! Best money ever spent
I am having a pain rite on top of the knee. (Called runners knee) and would like to make an appointment.
Hi Lot, would love to try and help. Give us a call.
Sorry to hear. Let us know if we can help.
Hi … is there a facility like this available in Cape Town?
Hi Jillian, not that we are aware of.
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Would liketo come for an assessment
Give us a call Koos.
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i had both knees operated on last October, I was told to quit running completely, I would still love to run again even if just short distances like 5 km. do I resign myself to the fact running is out for life ?
Hi Vicci – it really is hard to give advice via a blog. It would be best to give us a call and book a time together.
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I have pains on my tibial turborosity. How to overcome? Can you guys help?
Hi Linda, we should be able to help.
Thanks. Are you guys open on Saturdays?
We are. The best is to phone so that we can make an appointment.
Very interesting. Is this only in Jhb. I’m intersted for my hamstring and injury and loose a bit of weight. But also for my son in Nelspruit who is a serious runner.
Hi Brendon. We are only based in Johannesburg.
Regards,
Mike.
Hi my son is a middle distance runner 15 years old. He have a knee injury did not hurt himself 1 day just couldnt run. Took him to dr x-strays shows no injury. Orthopedic said bone confusion and hamstring tendinitis. Its been more than a month now and he started to run short distances now but he wants to play rugby now. He gas also grown quite fast about 20cm in the last 12 months. Should we make an appointment to see you before we alliw him to play rugby?
Hi Stehanie – It really is your choice. Give us a call if you feel I can help.
Regards,
Mike.
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Hi there. I think I might have a condition called compartmental disease. I read up on it and it seems that surgery is the only way to rectify it. Is this true?
Hi La-Toya – you need to have compartment syndrome properly diagnosed. I would suggest going to an orthopedic or vascular surgeon to get it checked out.
Regards,
Mike.
thank you so much. I will have it checked out.
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