Running Injury Physiotherapy

Run with less pain, better control and more confidence

Running injuries can be frustrating because they often build slowly and then start affecting every part of training. Pain may appear during a run, after a run, the next morning, or only once you reach a certain distance, pace or intensity.

At Juan Carstens Physiotherapy & Prehab, we help runners understand why the injury is happening, what needs to change and how to return to running safely. Your plan is based on your symptoms, training history, strength, mobility, running load and goals.

Whether you are preparing for your first 5km, training for a marathon, returning after injury or trying to stop the same issue from coming back, we help you rebuild with a clear, structured plan.

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Running-related pain and injuries

Running injuries are often linked to load, strength, recovery, training changes, footwear, mobility, running mechanics or a combination of factors. A detailed assessment helps us identify what is contributing to your symptoms.

Runner’s knee and kneecap pain
ITB-related knee pain
Shin splints and lower leg pain
Achilles tendon pain
Calf strains and recurring calf tightness
Plantar fascia and heel pain
Hip and glute pain
Hamstring injuries
Ankle sprains and instability
Lower back pain linked to running

When to get help

You should consider physiotherapy if pain keeps returning, if you have changed your running style to avoid discomfort, or if you are unsure how to build back up after injury.

We look at the bigger picture: where the pain is, when it happens, how your training has changed, what your body can currently tolerate and what demands you need to return to.

A running injury is rarely just about one painful spot.

The key is understanding the load your body is dealing with and building the right capacity to handle it again.

1. Assessment

We assess your injury history, training load, symptoms, strength, mobility, movement patterns and running goals to understand what is contributing to the problem.

2. Treatment and education

Treatment may include hands-on therapy, mobility work, strength exercises, pain management strategies, load advice and practical education around your recovery.

3. Return-to-running plan

We help you progress gradually back into running with a plan that considers distance, pace, frequency, terrain, recovery and your body’s response to training.

Built for active people

We understand that runners do not just want pain relief. They want to know when they can run again, how much they can do, and how to avoid repeating the same cycle.

Our approach is practical and progressive, helping you rebuild the strength, tolerance and confidence needed to return to training.

Care in Century City and Bellville/Tygervalley

We support runners and active individuals from our Century City practice and our Bellville/Tygervalley satellite location.

Whether you are starting out, running socially, training competitively or preparing for an event, we help you move forward with a clear plan.

Book running injury physiotherapy

Get a clear assessment and structured return-to-running plan to help you recover properly.