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.
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, pain or discomfort, and areas for improvement. It can be helpful for runners of all levels, from beginners to elite athletes. The analysis will help to reduce your risk of injury, improve your performance, and enhance comfort. Running Performance Analysis helps you optimize your stride for better efficiency, offer a more comfortable running experience, and make you a faster and injury-free runner.
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.
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.
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