Running injuries are almost always caused by training load errors and biomechanical factors — not bad luck. At Interlink Physiotherapy, we identify the root cause of your running injury and build a plan to get you back on the road stronger than before.
Up to 79% of runners sustain an injury in any given year. Most are overuse injuries driven by training load errors, biomechanical inefficiencies, or inadequate recovery. We treat:
Research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (2015) identified that the most common cause of running injuries is a rapid increase in training load — specifically, increasing weekly mileage by more than 10% per week. Understanding your training history and load progression is therefore central to our assessment.
Gait retraining has strong evidence for reducing injury risk and improving running economy. A randomised controlled trial published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (2011) found that gait retraining reduced patellofemoral pain in runners by 50% at 1-month follow-up. We incorporate gait analysis and retraining where appropriate as part of your rehabilitation.
We review your training log, recent mileage changes, race schedule, and footwear to identify the load and lifestyle factors driving your injury.
We assess hip and ankle strength, single-leg stability, and movement quality to identify the biomechanical factors contributing to tissue overload — the root cause of most running injuries.
Hip abductor and external rotator weakness is the most common finding in runners with overuse injuries. We prescribe a progressive strengthening program targeting the specific deficits identified in your assessment.
We build a structured return-to-run program using evidence-based load progression principles — keeping you running throughout recovery where possible, and building back to your target mileage safely.
Don't let a running injury derail your training or race goals. Book your assessment at Interlink Physiotherapy in Ancaster and get a clear diagnosis, a realistic return-to-run timeline, and a plan to come back stronger.
Takes 2 minutes to book. Most insurance plans accepted. Serving Hamilton & Ancaster.