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physical-therapist-assessing-running-gait-for-pain-and-injury-prevention

  • There are times where analyzing your running gait may be helpful including:

    • Performance optimization - where can we improve efficiency?

    • Injury-specific modifications - where can we offload irritated structures to help us continue running?

    • Injury prevention - how might we be compensating, especially after having “recovered” from a past injury, and how can we improve resilience?

    Running analysis includes:

    • Sharing a self-recorded video on a treadmill

    • Review of findings

    • Recommendations that may include cueing for modifications or exercises to address identified weaknesses

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Observing your running gait can add helpful insight into why you might be at more risk of injury, or having a harder time recovering from injury. It can also help identify movement patterns that indicate mobility, strength, and motor control restrictions.

  • As part of the Runner’s Performance Assessment, you will also go through several performance tests to assess tolerance, capacity, and movement control. This, together with a running analysis, offers a comprehensive lens into your running capacity.

  • Regardless of what coaching plan you select, you are automatically eligible for a discounted runner’s assessment! This is a great combo as it can help design an even more specific running and/or strengthening plan for you.