Running Gait Analysis San Diego
Running Gait Analysis San Diego
A running gait analysis helps identify common running form inefficiencies that may result in injury or at the very least decrease running performance. Our running gait analysis program in San Diego California takes a runner through multiple trials of treadmill running with video feedback. Based on the video analysis and other measurements during the running gait analysis, we can make recommendations for the runner to begin working on. We then do more rounds of video analysis to note the changes that occur with those initial running modifications. This step by step approach gives runners significant feedback to begin working on improving their running gait! Check out our brief video below to see our running gait analysis in action!
Running Gait Analysis Goals
With every runner, we have several goals in mind when performing the gait analysis. We aim to:
- Identify major running form inefficiencies
- Give patients running cues to start changing their running form
- Show patients before and after videos so they can visualize the changes
- Recommend drills and workouts to begin reinforcing those changes
With dedication from the runner, the running form changes will take permanent effect. These changes do not happen over night! Consistently performing the drills and running workouts will slowly make the changes over time. We recommend 6-8 weeks, working on the recommended changes before we do a follow up running gait analysis. This allows enough time to see how they effects have taken place.
A running gait analysis is the only tool that can identify and CORRECT running related inefficiencies. A common misconception is that if a runner works on strength training for certain muscle groups, they will improve their technique. While there are benefits to performing strength training, working on the recommended corrections DURING running is the only intervention that will improve running gait.
Our team of sports chiropractors are trained in using running gait analysis to help prevent and return from running related injury. We are certified by The Running Clinic as experts in running related injuries. Schedule today at www.peakformhealthcenter.com and come see us at our running clinic in Mission Valley, San Diego.
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Drs. Kevin and Travis Rose are chiropractors trained in managing sport related injuries. Both are avid runners and triathletes, having competed in numerous races from 5ks to the Ironman World Championships in Kona Hawaii.
