Expert Running Gait Analysis in Brantford, ON
You run hard. You deserve to run smarter. At The Movement Physio & Performance, our running gait analysis gives you a clear picture of how you move — and a personalized plan to run faster, stay injury-free, and get back to what you love. Located inside Alchemy Community Fitness in Brantford.
Still Running Through Pain — or Not Running at All?
Most runners never find out why they keep getting hurt. Generic advice, rushed appointments, and cookie-cutter stretches leave you stuck in the same cycle — sidelined, frustrated, and no closer to your goal.
Recurring Pain Keeps Interrupting Your Runs
When knee, hip, ankle, or IT band pain keeps flaring up, every training session can become a question of how far you’ll make it before discomfort forces you to stop.
Rest Alone Doesn’t Fix the Problem
Taking time off may calm symptoms temporarily, but without understanding the movement patterns contributing to the issue, the same pain can return as soon as you increase your mileage again.
Losing Confidence in Your Running
Repeated injuries and missed training can make you hesitate to push your pace, sign up for a race, or trust your body—even when getting back to running is the goal you’ve been working toward.
Brantford's Running Physio Clinic Built for Athletes
At The Movement Physio & Performance, our running gait analysis goes beyond a quick look at your stride. We assess your full movement patterns, identify the root cause of your pain or inefficiency, and build a strength and rehab plan that keeps you training while you recover — all in 60-minute, one-on-one sessions with a registered physiotherapist.
60-minute, 100% one-on-one sessions — you're never handed off to an assistant or rushed out the door
Objective return-to-running testing with strength, symmetry and movement screens so you know you're truly ready
Personalized home programs delivered via the TrueCoach app with video demos and regular check-ins between sessions
Your Path Back to Running: Our 3-Step Process
Step 1 — Calm It Down
We start with a thorough running gait analysis and full movement assessment to identify exactly what's driving your pain or poor mechanics. We give you tailored advice and movement modifications so you can keep training at the right intensity while we address the root cause.
Step 2 — Build It Up
We build a progressive strength program around your running goals and your life — targeting the hips, glutes, ankles and core that runners rely on most. You leave every session stronger than you came in.
Step 3 — Bridge the Gap
We close the distance between rehab and performance with return-to-running progressions, objective testing and sport-specific benchmarks — so you cross the finish line with confidence, not just a calendar clearance.
Running Gait Analysis & Physio for Every Runner
Whether you're a trail runner on the Grand River paths, training for a road race, or returning from injury, our Brantford physiotherapy team treats the full spectrum of running-related conditions. We assess the movement patterns, biomechanical inefficiencies and strength deficits specific to your body — then build a plan to fix them for good.
Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain), IT Band Syndrome & Shin Splints — the most common overuse injuries addressed with targeted strength and load management
Achilles Tendinopathy, Plantar Fasciitis & Ankle Sprains — assessed for biomechanical contributing factors and treated with progressive loading protocols
Hip Pain, Hip Impingement (FAI), Hamstring Strains & Low Back Pain — full-chain running mechanics analysis to address proximal drivers of lower limb symptoms
Real Results from Brantford Runners & Athletes
"The experience was great, and unlike any other physio clinic I had been to before. Through hour-long sessions in the gym that focused on strength training, I saw steady progress… He taught me so much about rehab, load management and how to handle nerve pain. I'd highly recommend The Movement to anyone."
— Dana Y."Dalton was my physiotherapist for a badly torn groin. He demonstrated an extensive knowledge of his craft and it seemed effortlessly came up with a plan and exercises along the way to get me back participating in my recreational hockey. I would highly recommend The Movement Physio & Performance."
— Kyle F."I came to The Movement thinking I would never fully recover and I left being better and more confident than pre-injury… After 2 months I was able to return to work on modified duties and within 3 months I was back full time duties and back to playing sports."
— Shane B.Meet the Registered Physiotherapists Behind Your Running Gait Analysis
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Eli Pawliw
Eli grew up in Dundas with a hand-poured concrete shot put circle in his backyard. He’s thrilled to be returning back to Dundas after learning and living abroad in London, England for the past 3 years. As a former international shot putter, turned avid runner, Eli has an in-depth understanding of the demands of a wide variety of sports. He brings an elite-performance mindset to the clinic to help others improve their physical function beyond their initial goals.
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Jessica Mahler
Jessica grew up in the Hamilton area and is excited to be back treating in the area after spending some time in North Vancouver and Guelph. Whether attempting a new distance or trying a new sport, Jessica loves setting new physical activity goals and is passionate about working with others to help them reach theirs. In her spare time Jessica enjoys hockey, running, triathlon, and snowboarding.
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Nick Dozzi
Nick was born and raised in Hamilton. Growing up as a hockey player in the area, he became passionate about rehab and performance early in his career, looking to stay healthy and gain a competitive advantage over the competition. Junior hockey took him all over Ontario and Canada including spending a year on the east coast in which he was able to travel through most of the big cities in the Maritimes and Quebec. Since dreams of being a professional athlete ended, he came back home to complete his schooling. Nick now enjoys staying active throughout the year with strength training, golfing and snowboarding.
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Don Lesar
Don has felt connected to the Dundas community since starting at McMaster in 2009 and feels privileged to be able to provide care to the health conscious people of Dundas and the surrounding area. Don is a father of two young girls and enjoys rock climbing, mountain biking, trail running, functional fitness training, camping and anything that gets him into the fresh valley air.
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Will Nicholson
Will is a lifelong learner, and along with Dalton, has been connecting with a network of like-minded clinicians internationally through the PTCoffeecast. The PTCoffeecast is a podcast about all things physiotherapy with a side of geeking out on coffee. Will is also a competitive powerlifter, and enjoys anything that involves lifting weights. To round it out, he loves hiking, cycling, and being outdoors.
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Dalton Laino
Dalton has a drive for growth. Whether it be his health journey, his own personal development, or continually hearing other peoples perspectives on the PTCoffeecast that he co-hosts with Will. This drive has lead him to partnering with Don and Will to build The Movement Physio & Performance. Outside of this you can find Dalton dabbling in various areas of fitness such as CrossFit and Running, drinking freshly brewed coffee from his aeropress, and enjoying a hike while listening to his favourite podcast.
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Dee Muszynski
Dee is a Registered Dietitian committed to helping individuals take a proactive approach to their health through food. She takes pride in her personalized approach with each client, working together to come up with solutions to reach their goals. She is a strong believer in developing healthy relationships with food while still being able to attain desired outcomes.
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Lauren Zigelstein
Lauren has always been passionate about movement and exercise. As a child and throughout high school, she swam competitively and learned the importance of working alongside a team, dedicating time and energy to a collective goal. Lauren also learned the importance of pushing oneself out of one's comfort zone and never giving up on your dreams. In her adult years, she applied these invaluable lessons by choosing to leave her career after spending 15 years in advertising and finding her true calling in Health and Wellness. Bridging her skills in client services, project and business management with her passion for supporting others to make positive health changes brought her to Movement.
Find Us in Brantford — Easy to Reach, Free to Park
Just 9 minutes from Downtown Brantford — take West St north and continue onto Park Rd N. We're in Unit 3 inside Alchemy Community Fitness, conveniently located near Lynden Park Mall and Brantford General Hospital. Free parking on site. Monday & Wednesday 1–8 PM | Friday 8 AM–5 PM | 625 Park Rd N Unit 3, Brantford, ON N3T 5L8 | (289) 238-8865 | info@themovementphysio.ca | Instagram: @themvmtpts
Your Questions, Answered
Everything you need to know before booking your running gait analysis in Brantford — no surprises, no pressure.
Do I need a doctor's referral to book a running gait analysis or physiotherapy appointment?
No referral required. The Movement Physio & Performance offers direct-access physiotherapy, which means you can book directly without seeing your doctor first. This gets you assessed and moving faster — and we also offer virtual physiotherapy sessions across Ontario if you can't make it in person.
How long is a running gait analysis appointment, and what should I expect?
Every appointment is a full 60 minutes, one-on-one with your registered physiotherapist — no assistants, no double-booking, no rushing. Your running gait analysis includes a thorough movement screen, strength and mobility assessment, and video-based gait review. You'll leave with a clear picture of what's driving your issue and a personalized plan to address it.
Do you accept insurance? What does it cost?
The Movement Physio & Performance works with most extended health insurance plans (in-network) and also welcomes self-pay clients. Pricing details are discussed on your free 15-minute discovery call with Lauren, our Client Experience Manager, who will match you with the right physiotherapist and answer any billing questions before your first appointment.