“A comprehensive gait analysis should be a part of any athlete, runner, or even recreational walker.”
Gait Analysis
Gait analysis is the systematic study of human motion, using the trained eye augmented by digital imaging for measuring body movements. The therapist will be assessing your biomechanics, and any abnormalities of your walking pattern, posture, foot strike, and movement in all planes. Gait analysis is an exceptional tool to treat more effectively clients & athletes of all sports and recreation. Currently we conduct video analysis with the assist of RunEasi (wearable), RunCadence (Wearable), and Dartfish biomechanics software.
Treadmill Test
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We look at many items during a gait analysis depending on activity or sport. The best information is achieved with men walking or running without a top in shorts. For women we recommend a sports bra and running shorts.
Here are the most common items we look at after an in-depth intake history.
Pelvis and spine
Trunk Lean
Forward Head
Scapular position
Arm Drive and Swing
Pelvic Position
Knees and hips
Strike
Lower Leg Posture
Tibial Position in relation to ground
Foot & ankleOther Items Assessed:
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We use the latest tools to assess the quality and efficiency of your running and walking patterns. The tools other than our physical assessment and battery of tests are.
RunEasi
RunCadence
Dartfish -
Footwear
Historical shoe review
Shoe Options
Wear Patterns
Goals
Orthotics
Technique Assessed
Avoid overextension
Swing ankle up through opposite knee
Keep strike under your hips
Light on the heels and quick tempo
Slight forward lean of the body
Symmetry in the hips ,don’t sink
Soft smooth arms elbows back, hips to chin
