Support for Runners

Short, Middle & Long Distance

Running can be one of the most accessible and rewarding forms of exercise. Whether you're a competitive runner, chasing a personal best, or simply enjoy running for fitness, mental clarity, or that endorphin hit, it places repetitive load on the body with every step.

Over time, these loads can build up and lead to imbalances, reduced efficiency, or overuse injuries if not managed well.

Because running involves thousands of repeated movements, even small issues in technique, strength, or load can become significant over time, particularly in the feet, ankles, knees, hips, and lower back.

Taking a proactive approach to injury prevention and management is key to staying consistent and enjoying running long-term.

At Active Balance, we work with runners of all levels, from beginners through to competitive athletes, to help them stay strong, supported, and running well.

What We Focus On

Our team of practitioners combines hands-on care with tailored exercise programs and expert advice.

This may include:

• A thorough assessment to analyse running technique, movement patterns, and identify any underlying issues.
• A personalised plan that may include strength training, mobility work, load management, and manual therapy, all tailored to the specific demands of running.
• We can focus on improving running efficiency, correcting imbalances, building strength (especially through the hips, calves, and core), and enhancing control to reduce injury risk and improve performance.
• Hands-On Care & Performance Support
• Our practitioners use a range of techniques including soft tissue therapy, joint mobilisation, dry needling, and targeted exercise prescription, always tailored to the individual.

We understand that for many runners, consistency is key, whether that’s training for competition or simply maintaining routine and wellbeing.

Our goal is to keep runners doing what they enjoy, while supporting the body to handle the demands of training.

Running Assessments

For those wanting a deeper understanding of their running, we also offer dedicated running assessments. These provide detailed insight into technique, movement efficiency, and potential contributing factors to pain or performance limitations.

Visit our Running Assessment page here to learn more

If you're needing help with injuries, niggles, or performance, we're here to help. Book a time with one of our practitioners to keep you running strong.