3D Gait / Run Analysis
3D Running Analysis
Whether you run competitively or recreationally, a gait analysis can help you improve your performance, address running-related pain, and identify movement patterns that may be placing unnecessary stress on your body.
I use the RunDNA 3D Running Analysis system to create a three-dimensional model of your body in motion using multiple cameras, reflective markers, and advanced software. Once I’ve collected the data and can visualize your running mechanics, I break it all down for you: possible contributors to pain, inefficient mechanics, movement patterns that may increase stress on certain tissues, and, of course, what you’re already doing well.
From there, I develop a customized, progressive plan to help you run stronger, more efficiently, and with greater confidence.
Why perform a running analysis:
- Identify contributors to pain or injury – Suboptimal gait patterns can place additional stress on muscles, tendons, bones, and joints. Combine that with the repetitive nature of running, and those stresses can add up. A gait analysis can help identify mechanical factors that may be contributing to pain when you run.
- Reduce injury risk – Identifying potentially problematic biomechanics before they become symptomatic gives you an opportunity to address them. Improving running mechanics may help reduce unnecessary stress on the body and improve your ability to tolerate training.
- Improve performance – Based on your individual analysis, I provide recommendations for gait retraining, strength, and mobility designed to improve running efficiency and performance.
- Break through plateaus – If you’ve been struggling to set a new PR, increase your distance, or reach your next running goal, improving your mechanics and efficiency may be one piece of the puzzle.
What you will get:
- Measurable Data – The RunDNA system collects a 3D model of your running form, including ground contact time, joint angles, pelvic movement, foot strike, body symmetry, impact forces, and more.
- Professional Analysis – I won’t just show you the data; I’ll help you understand what it means. As a physical therapist and Certified Running Gait Analyst, I’ll explain how you move, which findings are meaningful for you, and what changes may be beneficial.
- A Long-Term Plan – Based on your analysis, I’ll provide individualized recommendations for running technique, strength, and mobility. If pain or injury is part of the picture, I can also incorporate those findings into your rehabilitation plan. The goal is to give you practical, sustainable strategies that support both your running performance and long-term health.
Running is a skill that can be practiced and refined, just like any other sport. With objective data and real-time feedback, you can make sure the work you’re putting in is focused in the right direction and helping you become a stronger, more efficient runner.
