If you go to your local park and see 10 people running, you’ll likely see 10 different running styles. This could include how much they pull their feet off the ground, how much arm swing they have, the angle of their bodies, and what kind of pace they keep. And while everyone has an individual style, there are some uniform characteristics and positions to aim for.
This session is built for runners at any level, not just competitive athletes or people dealing with pain.
Distance runners in Chicago use running gait analysis at RESPORT to identify small inefficiencies before they turn into running injuries. We look at how you move over distance with cadence, loading patterns, and breakdown in form when fatigue builds and show you where extra stress is being placed on your body. The goal is simple: keep you running consistently, avoid overuse issues, and get you back to the version of running where nothing feels like it’s starting to break down.
Triathletes in Chicago use running gait analysis at RESPORT to optimize the run leg without burning out what’s left in the tank. We analyze how your mechanics shift coming off the bike — cadence drift, hip drop, and forward lean collapse — so your run form holds up when it matters most.
Runners recovering from injuries use gait analysis at RESPORT to find out why the injury happened and make sure it doesn’t come back. We look at compensations, asymmetries, and load patterns that put repeated stress on the same structures, so your return to running is built on a real foundation.
Competitive athletes use running gait analysis at RESPORT to find the mechanical edges that separate good from fast. We break down your stride mechanics, ground contact, and power transfer to show you exactly where energy is being lost and what to fix to run faster without working harder.
Gait refers to your specific way of walking or running. It might seem simple, but gait is actually a complex interplay between your nervous system, muscles, bones, and even your senses.
Your brain orchestrates movement, directing muscles in your legs, feet, and core to propel you forward with balance and efficiency.
A proper running gait is important for injury prevention and performance. It minimizes your energy expenditure, reduces stress on your body, and maximizes your power output, allowing you to run faster, farther, and for longer. If you have a poor gait, it can lead to pain, injury, and decreased performance.
Our team takes a personalized and objective approach to running analysis.
The Running Performance Analysis assesses your running form to identify muscle imbalances, areas of pain or discomfort, and objectify where there is room for improvement.
Runners of all levels can benefit from observation of their running form and technique, from beginners to elite athletes. The analysis will help to reduce your risk of injury, improve your performance, and enhance comfort.
Increasing your running efficiency helps you optimize your stride and will offer a more comfortable running experience. It often only takes a few adjustments to make you a faster runner and keep you injury-free.
The running analysis involves a treadmill and a breakdown through video footage of your running form. Our team will cover key running techniques including cadence, foot strike, and body angle. Running is a sport and like any other sport, there can be good and bad techniques. Our goal with a running analysis is to implement the best technique possible to minimize injury and create longevity.
Once our team identifies areas of opportunity, we will lay out a plan consisting of drills and exercises to assist you in implementing the optimized technique and running form. Sometimes even small changes in form will result in big changes with performance. Some of the proposed changes may take longer to implement as your body adapts and gets stronger.
When your running mechanics are working the way they should, everything feels more efficient.
Not because you’re trying harder, but because you’re no longer fighting your own movement patterns.
Small changes in stride mechanics reduce wasted movement so running feels smoother and more controlled over distance.
We identify movement patterns that repeatedly stress the same tissues so you can address them before overuse injuries develop.
When load is distributed more evenly, your body holds up better during longer runs and higher training volume.
We track how your mechanics change with fatigue so form stays consistent and your body doesn’t compensate when it matters most.
Running is a component of many sports like soccer, football, baseball, and softball. And while it’s a component of those sports, it is a skill on its own. Many people are under the impression that running is just something everyone is able to do, but the statistics show that upwards of 50 percent of runners get injured every year.
Everyone can benefit from a Running Performance Analysis for preventing injuries, optimizing performance, and making your runs more comfortable.
A running gait analysis is not covered by insurance.
The Running Performance Analysis is $150. That cost includes the analysis, a video breakdown of your current running technique, and personalized suggestions to increase strength and improve performance.
The running gait analysis takes 30 minutes.
Physical therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, and personal trainers are all able to perform gait analysis.
Physical therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, and personal trainers Improving your running technique often involves a combination of strengthening exercises, mobilization techniques, and drills to implement proper mechanics. Our team will assess your running form and create a personalized plan that will include exercises and drills to target weak muscles, mobilize tight muscles, and improve flexibility. Together, these changes will help you become more efficient at running.re all able to perform gait analysis.
Everyone is different and the length of time to correct gait depends on where you’re at in your running journey. Book an appointment with our team today for an individual assessment of your running needs.
Even small changes can make a big difference in efficiency and performance. Implementing these modifications to your running form can make race day that much smoother, especially if you are having pain while running or looking to set a new personal best.
If you are unable to run right now because of an injury, it would be best to schedule an appointment so our team can assess what’s going on and what needs to be done to get you back running again.
