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Running clinic

The Running Clinic at Avalon Physio is designed to analyse and improve your running technique and gait. This service is targeted at both competitive elite level athletes and individuals who want to start running with the correct technique to prevent injuries and enhance performance. Running technique analysis involves a comprehensive assessment of your running form, biomechanics, and gait patterns to identify any issues that may lead to injuries or suboptimal performance.

How the running clinic can help you:
  • Assessment: We begin with a detailed evaluation of your running technique and gait. This includes video analysis to capture your running form from various angles, allowing us to identify any biomechanical flaws or inefficiencies.
  • Personalised Treatment Plan: Based on the assessment, we create a customised plan to address any issues identified. This may include:
    • Gait Analysis: Detailed examination of your foot strike, stride length, cadence, and overall running mechanics.
    • Strength and Conditioning Exercises: Specific exercises to strengthen muscles and improve flexibility, aiming to correct any imbalances or weaknesses.
    • Technique Training: Instruction on proper running form, including posture, arm movement, and breathing techniques.
    • Footwear Advice: Recommendations on the best footwear for your running style and any orthotics if necessary.
    • Injury Prevention Strategies: Tips and exercises to prevent common running injuries, such as shin splints, plantar fasciitis, and IT band syndrome.
  • Integrated Approach: The running clinic is part of a wider injury prevention program, often combined with manual therapy, dry needling, and other physiotherapy services to provide comprehensive care.
  • Ongoing Support: Regular follow-up sessions to monitor your progress, adjust your training plan, and provide continuous support and motivation.
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FAQ about the running clinic:

The Running Clinic is beneficial for both seasoned athletes looking to optimise their performance and individuals new to running who want to ensure they start with the correct technique. It helps prevent injuries and improve running efficiency for all levels of runners.

The analysis involves video recording your running form from multiple angles. Our physiotherapists then scrutinise the footage in ultra-slow motion to analyse your biomechanics and identify any issues. This detailed analysis forms the basis of your personalised training plan.

Yes, the Running Clinic can help identify the underlying causes of your injuries and provide targeted interventions to address them. By correcting your running technique and addressing any imbalances, we can help you recover from injuries and prevent future ones.

Just 1-2 sessions is enough! 

Once we have done the full assessment you will then come in for another appointment in which we will go through adjustments to gait, an exercise program or additions/alterations to your pre-existing one where appropriate as well as injury prevention information for runners. 

You don’t need any special equipment for the analysis. Just wear comfortable running attire and your usual running shoes. If specific footwear or orthotics are recommended, we will advise you during the assessment.

Jay Fryer
Owner / Principal Physiotherapist
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Jay Fryer hails from Merseyside, England, bringing a rich background in sports and physiotherapy to Avalon Physio. As a former competitive athlete, Jay has a deep understanding of the physical demands of sports and the essential role of effective rehabilitation in maintaining peak performance.

In 2013, Jay moved to Perth with his brother Liam to embrace the sun, beaches, and a healthier lifestyle after completing his Bachelor’s degree with Honours in Physiotherapy at the University of Liverpool, graduating in 2012. This solid educational foundation, combined with his hands-on experience, has equipped Jay with the skills to provide exceptional physiotherapy care.

Jay is dedicated to helping patients achieve their health and fitness goals. He has a particular interest in knee pain and is adept at treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or aiming to enhance your athletic performance, Jay is here to support you every step of the way.

Liam Fryer
owner / principal physiotherapist
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Originally from Merseyside, England, Liam brings a strong sporting background and a passion for health to Avalon Physio. A former competitive track athlete and footballer in both the UK and Australia, he has firsthand insight into the demands of athletic performance and the role of effective rehabilitation in staying active and injury-free.

Liam moved to Perth in 2013 with his brother Jay, drawn to the coastal lifestyle and opportunities for a healthier way of living. He completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Notre Dame in Fremantle, graduating in 2022. Since then, he has developed excellent manual therapy skills and takes a structured, evidence-based approach to exercise prescription tailored to each patient’s needs.

Liam has a particular interest in shoulder pain and also treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Whether you’re aiming to return to sport, manage ongoing pain, or improve function, Liam is committed to helping you reach your goals.