Specialist running physiotherapy in Melbourne since 2013 — assessment, treatment, and structured return-to-running for every level of runner. From the parkrun first-timer to the UTMB hopeful.
Whether you're injured, returning post-surgery, chasing a PB, or trying to figure out why your knee aches at exactly 8km — we have a service for it. All four overlap; most people end up using two.
The starting point for every new patient. A 45-minute deep dive into what's going on, why it's happening, and what we're going to do about it.
Hands-on physiotherapy combined with progressive loading. We don't run a "just rest and stretch" clinic — most running injuries need load, not less.
Structured return after injury, surgery or extended time off. Mileage build-up, pacing, and tapering tied to a specific goal race — from a comeback parkrun to a marathon.
Initial assessments aren't squeezed between 12 other patients. Here's what the first session actually looks like.
Where you've been, where you're going, what hurts, when it started, what's already been tried. Bring your training log if you have one — Strava, TrainingPeaks, a notebook, doesn't matter.
Joint range of motion, strength testing of key running muscles (hip, glute, calf, foot), movement-quality screening, hands-on palpation. We're looking for the actual driver, not just where you feel it.
Treadmill or overground running analysis where it's relevant. Multi-speed capture if needed. We focus on the 1–2 things that are most likely contributing to your symptoms — not 47 things.
Initial hands-on treatment where appropriate, plus a written plan you'll actually use. Includes timeline expectations, follow-up cadence, and the home program. Plan emailed within 48 hours.
If it hurts when you run, we've probably treated it — thousands of times. Tap any injury to jump to a quick rundown of symptoms, causes, our approach and a typical timeline. For deeper rehab guides, we'll point you to Evolutio's running injury rehab guide.
Pain along the inner shin bone, typically worst in the first 5–10 minutes of a run. Tender to touch along a 5–10cm strip.
Sudden training-load spike, calf and tibialis posterior weakness, excessive pronation, worn-out footwear, hard surfaces.
Differentiate medial tibial stress syndrome from a stress fracture, deload, build calf and foot strength, refine gait. Bone stress changes everything — we screen for it on day one.
2–6 weeks for muscular MTSS. 6–12 weeks if there's a bone stress reaction.
Sharp heel pain that's worst in the first few steps in the morning or after sitting, often eases with movement then returns.
Tight calf complex, sudden mileage or pace increase, poor foot intrinsic strength, sometimes a footwear change.
Heavy-slow resistance loading of the plantar fascia (yes, with weight), calf and foot strength work, manual therapy, and a structured running build-back.
6–12 weeks for most cases. Chronic plantar fasciitis can take longer — load is the medicine.
Morning stiffness in the Achilles. Pain at the start of a run that may ease as you warm up but returns afterwards. Localised tenderness mid-tendon or at the heel insertion.
Training-load error (especially adding hills or speedwork too quickly), calf strength deficit, footwear change, age and metabolic factors.
Heavy-slow resistance protocols, isometric loading for irritability flare-ups, modified running rather than total rest. Insertional Achilles is treated differently to mid-portion — we differentiate.
12+ weeks for chronic mid-portion cases. Earlier presentations respond faster.
Diffuse pain around or behind the kneecap, especially descending stairs, running downhill, or after sitting (the 'theatre sign').
Hip and glute strength deficits, cadence too low, sudden mileage increase, running form (cross-over gait, overstride). Less commonly a structural cartilage issue.
Hip and glute strengthening, cadence increase by 5–10%, technique work, and a graded running progression. We almost never need to stop you running entirely.
4–8 weeks for the majority of cases.
Lateral knee pain that switches on at a fairly consistent point in your run (e.g. always around 6km), sometimes with a sharp click.
Hip strength deficit (especially gluteus medius), training error, running form, downhill running, hard cambered surfaces.
Hip strengthening, running form modification (often widening stance and increasing cadence), manual therapy, and a smarter long-run plan.
4–8 weeks.
Sudden sharp pain in the calf, sometimes a 'pop' sensation. Difficulty walking pain-free. Common in masters runners and during speedwork.
Fatigue, sudden acceleration, insufficient calf capacity for the demand, age-related tendon stiffness changes.
Grade-specific rehab for soleus vs gastrocnemius tears. Progressive loading and a return-to-tempo protocol that doesn't blow up six weeks in.
2–4 weeks (grade 1), 4–8 weeks (grade 2), 8–12+ weeks (grade 3).
Deep buttock or 'sit-bone' pain that's worse after long runs and after prolonged sitting (driving, desk work). Often a slow-burning niggle that doesn't 'warm up' away.
Training load, sitting posture and compression, hip and glute strength deficits, hill running.
Tendon-loading progression that respects the irritability cycle. Sitting habits matter. We rarely tell people to stop running but we do change the running.
12+ weeks for established chronic cases.
Localised bone pain that worsens through a run, doesn't 'warm up' away, often tender to touch on the bone itself. Hot spots: tibia, metatarsals, femoral neck, navicular.
Training load, sometimes underlying low energy availability (RED-S), bone density factors, biomechanics.
Suspected stress injury changes the plan immediately. We screen, refer for imaging when warranted, and manage your gradual return to running. Some sites (femoral neck, navicular) are higher risk and need urgent imaging.
6–12+ weeks depending on site and severity.
Lumbar pain that comes on during or after long runs, sometimes with referred pain into the glute or thigh.
Core strength deficit, hip mobility, running posture, training load, sometimes a contributing disc or facet issue.
We address it as a runner-specific load problem — not a generic back-pain template. Core work that matches running demand, hip mobility, gait modification.
Variable. Often noticeable improvement within 3–4 sessions when load is right.
If your case crosses disciplines — running plus cycling, sports plus complex rehab, triathlon — we handle it in-house. Same five clinicians, same Richmond warehouse, three specialist brands.
Melbourne's only dedicated running physio. 45-minute assessments, return-to-run programming, and injury rehab.
homerunphysio.com.au →The flagship clinic — sports physio, exercise physiology, dietetics, complex rehab. Voted among Melbourne's top physio clinics 2025.
evolutio.com.au →Physio-led bike fits from $275 (health-fund claimable). Cycling-specific physio for triathletes and runners cross-training on the bike.
ciclomelbourne.com.au →No referral is required for private bookings. A GP referral is needed for Medicare rebates under an Enhanced Primary Care plan, or for WorkCover and TAC claims. Private health-fund rebates are processed on the spot via HICAPS.
Initial assessments are 45 minutes. $185 with Shirouz Elango or Kelsi Parker (Standard), or $235 with Senior Physiotherapists Bayden Campbell or Phill Danzi. Follow-ups are 30 minutes ($130 / $140). Full breakdown on the homepage pricing section.
Bring your current running shoes plus any older pairs you have around, any orthotics, recent imaging or specialist reports, and a rough summary of your training over the past 6–8 weeks. Wear clothes you can run and move freely in.
Highly injury-dependent. Mild issues often need 1–2 weeks of modified training. Tendinopathies (Achilles, plantar fasciitis, glute) and bone-stress injuries can take 8–12+ weeks. We'll give you a realistic timeline at your first session — not a vague "rest until it feels better."
Yes. Our team includes runners who race at all distances, including trail and ultra. Kelsi Parker has volunteered as race physio at Mt Buffalo 42km and 100km events through Arc'teryx. Trail and mountain demands are well within our scope. Read Kelsi's profile →
Yes. We have HICAPS for on-the-spot rebates with all major Australian private health funds (Bupa, Medibank, HCF, NIB, AHM and others). We also accept WorkSafe Victoria, TAC, DVA Gold and White Card holders, and Medicare EPC plans (with GP referral, $61.80 rebate per session).
Yes. Ciclo Melbourne, our cycling and bike-fit studio, runs out of the same Richmond space. Shirouz Elango is an Ironman 70.3 triathlete who works across Home Run and Ciclo — ideal if your case crosses run and ride.
Live availability for the entire team across all running services. Pick your physio, pick a time, pay after the session. Prefer to talk first? Call 03 9100 3798 or WhatsApp us.
