Expert care for road and trail runners in Newcastle

At Up N Adam Performance Training & Physiotherapy, running is one of the biggest athlete groups we work with — from weekend parkrunners to trail ultramarathoners. Running is simple in theory but punishing on the body, and when injury strikes it can derail your training and your goals. Our physio team specialises in diagnosing and treating running injuries, so you can get back to running smarter and stronger.

Common Running Injuries We Treat
 

• Plantar fasciitis and heel pain

• Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy (PHT)

• Gluteus Medius tendinopathy

• Achilles tendinopathy

• Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome)

• Stress fractures (foot, tibia, hip)

• ITB friction syndrome

• Runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain)

Why Running Injuries Happen

Every step puts 2–3 times your body weight through the lower limb. Multiply that by thousands of strides in a single run and it’s easy to see why runners get injured.
 

• Road running loads joints and soft tissues repetitively on hard surfaces.

• Trail running adds hills, descents, and uneven terrain, testing stability and strength.

Poor load management, footwear issues, and strength deficits are the most common triggers.

How We Assess Runners

We don’t just look at the sore spot — we assess the whole running system.
 

• VALD ForceDecks: jump testing, single-leg control, landing forces.

• NordBord: hamstring strength for propulsion and sprinting.

• Dynamometer testing: calves, quads, hips, and core strength.

• Run technique screen: stride length, cadence, uphill/downhill efficiency.

• Thorough Physical Examination: testing for tightness, activation, weakness & joint stiffness.

This gives us a data-driven picture of why you’re injured and what needs fixing.

Treatment & Rehab for Runners

Our approach balances recovery with maintaining fitness so you don’t lose months of training.
 

• Manual therapy to reduce pain and restore mobility.

• Recruitment strategies to stop unhelpful activation patterns.

• Strength programs focused on calves, hips, and hamstrings.

• Running drills such as cadence control, hill technique, and stride retraining.

• Gradual “return-to-run” programs based on your distance and terrain goals.

Preventing Future Injuries & Building Performance

Rehab is only half the story — we also help runners stay healthy long term.
 

• Strength and conditioning designed for endurance runners.

• VO₂ max and lactate testing to optimise training zones.

• Trail-specific prep (downhill control, uphill power) in group settings (Vert N Dirt)

• Regular VALD screenings to keep track of calf and hip strength balance.

Supporting Newcastle’s Running Community

From Newcastle parkruns and the UTA to the Hill to Harbour and the Guiness World Record for pushing a lawnmower by Carlos Duque, we’re proud to support local runners chasing their next PB, marathon, trail ultra or World Record.

Ready to Run Pain-Free?

Don’t let injury keep you off the road or trails.
Book a session with Newcastle’s running physio team today!

Click here to read about Triathlon injuries, or return to all sports here.