About Running Injury Prevention
Running is a simple and effective way to build fitness, strength and endurance, but increasing your training too quickly can raise your risk of injury.
We assess your running, strength, training load and goals to create a practical program that helps your body handle the demands of running with greater confidence.
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Our Exercise Physiology Services & Appointment Pricing
Move with greater confidence through a personalised exercise physiology program tailored to your health, goals and lifestyle.
Our exercise physiology appointment fees are:
- Initial consultation: $165
- Review assessment and consultation: $160
- Standard consultation: $130
Please note that a $90 cancellation fee applies when an appointment is cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled time.
Our Approach to Running Injury Prevention
We treat you as an individual runner rather than applying a fixed technique or generic training plan. Your assessment considers how your training, strength, movement, recovery, health and daily schedule interact.
Your program may include:
- Reviewing your running history, recent training and previous injuries
- Assessing relevant strength, mobility, balance and movement control
- Observing your running technique at suitable speeds
- Planning weekly running volume and training intensity
- Developing a progressive strength and conditioning program
- Introducing hills, intervals or faster sessions when appropriate
- Planning recovery between demanding sessions
- Monitoring your response and adjusting the program over time
We also help you understand why each part of your plan is included. This gives you the knowledge to make sensible training decisions when your schedule, fitness or goals change.
Progress does not depend on running harder during every session. Easier runs, recovery days and strength work all contribute to your ability to train consistently.
Meet Angel Nang
Exercise Physiologist
Angel Nang is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who develops exercise programs around each person's health, current capacity and goals.
For runners, Angel combines exercise assessment, strength training and structured conditioning to help clients prepare for the demands of their chosen distance. She takes the time to understand your training history, previous problems and the practical demands of fitting exercise into your week.
Angel can support new runners who want guidance from the beginning, recreational runners seeking more structure and people rebuilding fitness after time away from regular activity. Her approach focuses on manageable progress, clear exercise guidance and helping you understand how your training plan fits together.
Outside the clinic, Angel enjoys running by the Bay and keeping up with developments in running shoe technology.
FAQs
Running injury prevention involves assessing the factors that affect your ability to tolerate training and addressing the areas most relevant to you. This may include training load, strength, recovery, running technique and the way you progress distance or intensity.
No. Running injuries can have several contributing factors, and no assessment or program can remove every risk. We can help you manage known factors, build physical capacity and make more informed decisions about your training.
No. You can book before starting a running program, when preparing for an event or when you want a more structured approach to your training. Prevention works best when you address concerns before they stop you from running.
Yes. Your program will start from your current level, even if you have little running experience. We can help you choose manageable run and walk intervals, plan rest days and build the strength needed to support regular training.
Yes. We can review your current training, strength and running technique when you are increasing distance, preparing for an event or trying to train more consistently. Your plan will reflect your experience and performance goals.
Your clinician will discuss your running history, goals, current schedule, previous injuries and any concerns. They may assess your strength, mobility, balance and movement control before observing your running technique at suitable speeds.
The assessment will focus on the factors that are relevant to you. You will then discuss the recommended training and exercise plan, including how progress will be reviewed.
No. There is no single technique that every runner should use. We only suggest a change when the assessment indicates that it may help with your comfort, efficiency, symptoms or ability to manage a particular training demand.
Bring the running shoes and clothing you normally use for training. It is also helpful to bring details of your recent weekly distances, session types, event goals and any previous treatment, scans or medical advice connected to your concern.
Yes. Your plan can include suitable running distances, session types, strength exercises and recovery days. The amount of detail will depend on your current experience, goals and the support you need.
Strength training can support the muscular capacity needed for running and may improve aspects of running performance. The program still needs to suit your running volume, training phase and recovery, so more strength work is not automatically better.
It depends on your experience, running schedule, goals and ability to recover. Your clinician will help you position strength sessions within your week so they support your running without placing too much demand around key sessions.
There is no universal percentage or progression rate that suits every runner. Your recent training, injury history, pace, terrain, recovery and response to each session all matter. We can help you choose increases that match your current capacity.
Yes, when running is appropriate for your stage of recovery. We can help you rebuild strength and fitness and introduce running in stages. If your injury still needs diagnosis or symptom management, you may need to begin with sports physiotherapy.
It depends on the type, severity and behaviour of the pain. Stop the session and seek assessment if pain is sudden or severe, changes your running pattern, continues to worsen or is accompanied by marked swelling or an inability to bear weight.
Milder symptoms also deserve attention if they keep returning or increase across several sessions. A clinician can assess the problem and advise whether you should modify, pause or continue running.
Yes. Your clinician can assess your training history, strength, movement and running demands. Depending on what they find, your plan may include load changes, progressive strength work and a gradual return to normal training. You can also learn more about physiotherapy for knee pain.
Exercise may help rebuild tendon capacity, but the correct starting point and progression depend on your symptoms and diagnosis. If pain is already affecting your running, arrange an assessment rather than copying a generic exercise program. Learn more about tendinopathy physiotherapy.
Yes. We can review your running load, lower-leg strength and other factors connected to the demands placed on your foot. Persistent or increasing symptoms may require a physiotherapy assessment. Lilyfield Physiotherapy also provides care for plantar fasciitis and heel pain.
You generally do not need a referral for a private exercise physiology appointment. Referral and funding requirements may differ if your treatment involves Medicare, workers compensation or another third party. Call our team before booking if you are unsure.
It depends on your goal, current fitness, injury history and how much support you need. Some runners need an assessment and program, while others benefit from follow-up sessions to review technique, adjust training and progress their strength work.
We accept cash, EFTPOS, Visa and Mastercard. Contact our team before your appointment if you need to confirm fees, rebates or referral requirements.
You can cancel or reschedule by calling our rooms on (02) 9810 2203. An answering machine is available after hours.
Please give us at least 24 hours' notice if you cannot attend. A $90 fee applies to appointments cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled time.
Lilyfield Physiotherapy collects the information needed to provide appropriate healthcare and manage your appointments. We take care to keep your records accurate, current and private.
Please speak with your treating Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist if you would like to discuss the clinic's privacy practices or request access to your health records.