Telling a runner to stop running rarely works — and it’s usually not necessary. Our approach finds what’s actually causing the problem, modifies your load intelligently, and keeps you moving while you recover.
Plantar fasciitis, shin splints, IT band, Achilles — the majority of running injuries are driven by how you run, not just how much. Poor running mechanics place repetitive stress on structures that aren’t equipped to handle it. Addressing technique is just as important as managing load — and without fixing it, the injury tends to come back regardless of how long you rest.
Runners who stop completely often return too fast, too soon — and get injured again. We use modified training to maintain your aerobic base, protect the injured structure, and build genuine capacity rather than just waiting for the pain to subside.
Usually it’s a rapid increase in mileage, a race goal that pushed beyond current capacity, or a biomechanical issue that’s been quietly building for months.
Tell us your race date and we’ll build a plan designed to get you to the start line. We work backwards from your goal, not forward from rest.
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We use a four-phase approach designed specifically for runners — so you know exactly where you are, and exactly what you’re working toward.
We look at your training history, weekly load, running mechanics, and race goals — not just the painful body part.
We adjust volume, surface, intensity, and footwear to offload the injury while protecting your aerobic fitness and muscle memory.
A structured ramp back to your target weekly kilometres — tested against objective markers, not just how it feels on the day.
Before you toe the start line, we confirm you’ve got the load tolerance for race day — distance, pace, and terrain included.
Generic injury advice often means “stop running and come back in six weeks.” We take a different approach.
We manage the training load that caused the problem rather than removing all load and hoping for the best. Your aerobic base stays intact.
Accredited with Exercise and Sports Science Australia — the gold standard in the profession.
Tell us your event and we plan backwards from your race date — not forward from your injury date. Your goal matters to us too.
Clear, measurable benchmarks at every stage — not a vague “keep resting and see how it feels.”
“I was eight weeks out from my first marathon with plantar fasciitis and thought my race was done. Brett had me running modified sessions within days, built me back up week by week, and I crossed the finish line on race day. He never once told me to stop — just told me how to run smarter. Best sports health investment I’ve made.”
You shouldn’t have to pay full out-of-pocket. We’re registered with all major schemes.
