runninginjuries.
not just rest. actual answers, load management and a clear path back to running — with a clinician whose research is in women's running health.
why running injuries in women need a different approach
female runners have different biomechanics, different hormonal contexts, different injury risk profiles, and different relationships to training load and energy availability than male runners. most running injury research has been done on men. most running injury management is based on that research.
Connie's doctoral research at La Trobe University focuses specifically on women's running health — including how low energy availability and REDs affect injury outcomes in female runners. when you come in with a running injury, that context is part of the assessment.
running injuries in active women aren't just a training load problem. bone health, hormonal status, fuelling and recovery adequacy all contribute — especially for stress-related injuries.
what we see and treat
Patellofemoral pain (runner's knee)
The most common knee pain in runners — and one of the most mismanaged. Assessment that goes beyond 'strengthen your glutes.'
ITB syndrome
Not just a hip strength deficit. Load, biomechanics, training history and tissue tolerance — all of it matters.
Shin splints & bone stress injuries
From tibial periostitis to stress fractures: accurate assessment, appropriate imaging guidance and return-to-running timelines based on your bone.
Plantar fasciitis & heel pain
Load management, footwear, tissue capacity and a rehab plan. Not just 'rest and stretch.'
Hip flexor & groin pain
Often misdiagnosed and poorly managed in female runners. Clinical assessment that considers all contributing structures.
Achilles tendinopathy
Load-based rehab, clear return-to-running criteria and management of contributing factors — tendons hate rest and love the right loading.
Stress fractures (especially in female runners)
Female runners have specific risk factors. Bone stress injuries in women are a red flag for REDs/LEA until proven otherwise.
Recurring running injuries
If you keep getting injured in the same place or pattern — there's a reason. Finding it is the point.
what a running injury appointment looks like
full history
training load, footwear, injury timeline, menstrual and fuelling history where relevant.
clinical assessment
biomechanical, strength and movement assessment specific to running-related presentations.
diagnosis & explanation
what's going on, why it's happening, and what that means for your running — clearly explained.
return to running plan
load progression, strength work, return-to-running criteria and timelines based on you.