At Fick PT & Performance, our Running and Movement Assessments are designed to uncover exactly how your body moves — and what may be holding you back. Whether you’re a runner, weekend warrior, or competitive athlete, we help you move more efficiently, train smarter, and avoid injury before it happens.
A Running Assessment at Fick PT & Performance is much more than a quick gait check. It’s a comprehensive physical therapy evaluation designed to identify the movement patterns, muscle imbalances, and biomechanical inefficiencies that may be limiting your performance or contributing to pain and injury. Our expert physical therapists use proven assessment strategies to understand how you run — and why you may be struggling to reach your goals.
We begin with a one-on-one conversation to learn more about your athletic background, training history, any past injuries you've experienced, and your specific performance goals. This dialogue allows us to fully understand your needs and tailor the assessment process to what truly matters to you.
Next, we’ll guide you through a series of controlled movement tasks designed to evaluate how your body moves in action. These may include movements like squatting, lunging, jumping, sprinting, and single-leg balance drills. We also assess your mobility and flexibility to get a full picture of how well your joints and muscles are working together. Throughout this process, we observe your form, stability, and control, identifying any compensations or patterns that could affect your performance or lead to injury.
To further enhance the analysis, we can incorporate advanced tools such as the VALD Dynamo, VALD Forceplates, and slow-motion video breakdowns of your running form or sport-specific movements. These technologies provide us with objective, quantifiable data that precisely highlight areas where inefficiencies or imbalances may exist. With this detailed insight, we can accurately pinpoint areas for improvement and track your progress over time.
Once your movement assessment is complete, we provide you with a detailed report that breaks down your current strengths, highlights movement inefficiencies, and identifies any patterns that may increase your risk of injury. With these insights, we create a fully personalized performance plan designed to help you move better, perform at a higher level, and train with purpose. Depending on your needs, your plan may include corrective exercises, targeted strength and stability work, neuromuscular control drills, or sport-specific retraining focused on your goals.
This type of assessment is a powerful tool for many different people. If you’re a runner who keeps dealing with recurring injuries, an athlete looking to improve your form and efficiency, or someone recovering from an injury and preparing to return to sport, a movement evaluation can make a huge difference. Even if you’re not currently in pain, the assessment offers incredible value for fitness enthusiasts who want to improve the way they move or address discomfort that tends to show up during workouts or activity. It’s also an ideal option for anyone who simply wants to better understand how their body functions and take a proactive approach to long-term physical health.
The benefits go beyond injury prevention. A movement assessment can help you improve your biomechanics, train more efficiently, and uncover hidden imbalances that may be holding you back. With a deeper understanding of how your body moves, you’ll have a clear and actionable plan forward — one that’s built around your specific needs, goals, and potential. Whether you’re an athlete, a runner, or someone who just wants to move through life with more strength and control, this assessment is a smart first step.
Most sessions last around 45–60 minutes, depending on your needs and goals.
Not at all. In fact, this type of evaluation is best used proactively — to avoid injury and improve form before pain or problems begin.
Wear athletic clothing and running or training shoes — something you’re comfortable moving in.
Yes — we’ll provide a customized corrective and performance program based on your assessment findings.
Stop running in pain and start running with purpose. Our physical therapy-based assessment gives you the insights and tools you need to run stronger, more efficiently, and with confidence.
Book your Running Assessment today and take your performance to the next level!
