The Running MOT

Are you passionate about running? Some of us run for the love and challenges it brings, others because it is the most effective exercise that they can cram into their busy lives, but what unites all of us is the amazing effect it can have on our mental and physical health.

The major downside of running, however, is the risk of injury. Evidence suggests that 70% of runners this year will get injured – and we’re not just talking about your typical hip, knee and ankle injuries. For example, running causes more urinary leakage than most other sports mainly due to the high demands it places on the pelvic floor.

Physiomum’s running clinic helps runners of all standards to reduce injury risk and improve performance. The basis of the programme will be a Running MOT which includes the following…

Taking a full exercise and running history, including any injuries
Identifying your goals
Performing a video analysis of your running
Strength & conditioning screening
Technique adjustments
Exercise and training plans

The initial assessment will last for 1 hour and you will need to bring your running kit and trainers.

Important information for ‘post-baby’ runners and women with pelvic floor dysfunction…

If you have pelvic floor dysfunction such as a prolapse or urinary leakage, or have had a baby, your pelvic floor and core muscles may be weak. These muscles are key to protecting your pelvic organs, and also preventing urinary and faecal leakage, and general musculoskeletal injuries. They are also the key muscles that need to be strong when you are running. Therefore, if you start running too soon after having a baby, or before your pelvic floor dysfunction is rehabilitated, then running may lead to problems.

I would like to ensure that you run effectively, safely, and strongly. Therefore, before you have a Running MOT it is important that you have seen me first for an initial pelvic floor assessment. Please call on 01883 713434 if you have any questions.

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