Whether you are a recreational runner who wants to enjoy longer runs or you're a high level runner who wants to perform even better and stay injury free, RunWise is for you.
RunWise is a comprehensive running performance assessment in Geelong designed to objectively measure your physical capacity — not just analyse your technique.
Using force plate testing, dynamometry and targeted mobility assessment, we identify your strengths, asymmetries and performance limitations so you can train smarter, reduce injury risk and improve efficiency.
Unlike traditional running assessments that focus first on gait and technique, RunWise prioritises optimising your physical capacity.
Because your body must have the mobility, strength, stiffness and control to support the technique you’re trying to run with.
WHAT IS RUNWISE?
WHY IT'S DIFFERENT
RunWise is a structured 1:1 performance profiling session for runners of all levels — from recreational 5km runners to competitive marathoners.
It integrates:
- Force plate testing
- Isometric strength dynamometry
- Range of motion assessment
- Power and reactive strength metrics
- Side-to-side comparison data
You receive a clear, visual report outlining:
- Where you’re strong
- Where you’re underperforming
- Where asymmetries exist
- What is most likely limiting your performance
- What to prioritise in training
This isn’t guesswork.
It’s objective data guiding intelligent training decisions.
Most running assessments start with slow-motion video and attempt to modify your stride.
But changing technique without the physical capacity to support it often leads to:
- Frustration
- Recurrent injuries
- Temporary improvements that don’t stick
At RunWise, we take a different approach.
We optimise capacity before technique.
We measure whether you have:
- The calf strength to tolerate higher cadence
- The hip strength to control knee load
- The tendon stiffness to improve running economy
- The power to generate propulsion efficiently
Only once the physical foundation is strong do technique changes become meaningful and sustainable.
TEST
REPORT
TRAIN
The collected data is transformed into an easy-to-read report, giving you and your coach a clear snapshot of your performance profile
Using advanced technology such as force plates and dynamometers, we accurately measure key attributes across strength, power, and mobility.
enhance your training and outcomes by refining your program based on your specific needs and turning any weaknesses into strengths
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Meet Matt
Welcome! Let me briefly introduce myself 🙂 As a kid, I was ALWAYS active and playing sports. This naturally led me to study Exercise Science, which I graduated from back in 2014. After completing my Exercise Science studies I found my true passion lay in the areas of injury prevention and rehabilitation. This arose out of a strong curiosity for understanding how the body worked but also because my studies thus far seemed incomplete.
Furthering my studies with a degree in Clinical Myotherapy helped me to bridge that gap. Joining the team at the Geelong Physical Therapy Centre in 2019 has allowed me to bring together everything that I had learned and gave me the knowledge, skills and tools to create programs and services, like RunWise, that I know are needed. How do I know? I created it to help with my own running!
It brings me endless joy to work with people from all walks of life and to help them reach the goals that they set out to achieve. I take great pride in applying a holistic and evidence based approach to each and every person I work with.
RunWise is ideal for:
- Runners preparing for a half marathon or marathon
- Athletes chasing a new PB
- Runners returning from injury
- Those frustrated by recurring calf, achilles, knee or hip issues
- Coaches wanting objective data to guide programming
Whether you're running your first event or chasing elite-level improvements, understanding your physical capacity is the foundation of progress,
Who is RunWise for?
Why do these tests matter?
The single biggest barrier to long term running progression is loss of training time due to injuyry. Running performance and injury prevention are influenced by:
-Calf strength and Achilles load tolerance
-Hip stability and frontal plane control
-Force production symmetry
-Tendon stiffness and energy return
Without adequate capacity, technique changes alone rarely hold.
RunWise helps you:
-Train with clarity
-Reduce avoidable overload injuries
-Improve efficiency
-Build long-term resilience
From the results of your RUNWISE assessment, you will gain:
- A detailed understanding of your body’s capabilities and limitations.
- The report highlights specific strengths and weaknesses, giving you and your coach or trainer actionable strategies to address them both in the gym and at home.
- You will also receive our expert recommendations on what your training focus should be moving forward, along with access to work with our practitioners if additional support or guidance is required.
- With this knowledge, you can train smarter, improve running efficiency, enhance performance, and minimise injury risk, ensuring every run takes you closer to your goals.
What do I gain?
Your RUNWISE assessment costs less than that new pair of shoes you've had your eyes on!
For $199 you'll go through a one hour 1:1 testing process and recieve your custom report that identifies immediate actionable goals.
If you have private health cover with extras that include Myotherapy then you will be able to apply any reabtes you get towards allied health services to this program.
How much does it cost?
