Gait Analysis
Gait Analysis to avoid injury
Due to running’s repetitive nature, recovery is often delayed. To prevent common injuries such as plantar fasciitis, knee pain, shin splints, and IT band pain, the root cause needs to be identified. We have the training necessary to empower you to continue doing what you love, pain-free. And if we can help it, we’ll always take the “run while you rehab” route—helping you keep up your passion through a healing approach.
Our Process
We start with a Running Evaluation. The Running Evaluation examines your biomechanics, taking a holistic approach to identifying abnormalities in your form and weaknesses that can be the underlying injury cause. Our physical therapists develop a personalized treatment plan to address gait flaws and fine-tune your body for better running efficiency.
What to Expect During your Running Assessment
Comprehensive physical therapy evaluation to assess your injury cause(s) or identify and prevent future injuries.
Running-specific muscle imbalance assessment; includes flexibility and strength testing.
Video analysis of running gait and biomechanics to detect problems in running form.
Footwear analysis and recommendations; analysis of foot structure and mechanics.
Running-specific treatment plan to heal your injury, improve performance, enhance strength, flexibility and minimize the risk of re-injury.
Manual Therapy, Mobilization/Manipulation, and possible Dry Needling are used to address tightness, pain, and aid in recovery.
Please wear a shirt and shorts that are contrasting colors due to the use of a high-speed camera during analysis. Wear clothes that you would normally wear running.
Please bring your current running shoes and most recent past pair of running shoes, if you still have them.
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