Why 3D Gait Analysis?

It’s not just for elite runners! Recent advances in 3D running analysis allow this technology to serve runners and athletes of all abilities. You will gain the knowledge and insight needed to develop your running form, and perfect your technique with drills aimed at running further and faster. Runners will see and feel instant results in 2-3 weeks.  At The Running Lab, together we develop a personalized plan to make the changes you need. In most sports athletes spend hours practicing their technique– swinging a bat or a golf club, perfecting the swimming stroke, kicking the soccer ball and scoring a goal. 

How many runners do you know, invest time improving their running form and practicing running correctly?

If you are serious about running pain free,  reducing your injury risk, and minimizing time away from running then a 3D running analysis is the best way to optimize results. 

1. Reduce Injuries: Reducing the stress each time your foot hits the ground by 10% can help you run twice as far before your body breaks down. Changing your cadence can help with this.
    
2. Improve Performance: Running efficiently with good form is one of the predictors of improving running economy, speed, and performance.
    
3. Love Every Mile: Everyone has their own style of running. 3D gait analysis is tailored to your run style, to help you run with less effort and strain on your body making it more fun.
    

The initial 3D Running Assessment is a 60-90 minute evaluation. We discuss your current, past, and upcoming training  as well as any current and prior injuries. Then we perform a comprehensive musculoskeletal runner readiness assessment and take a 3D video of your running.  Compiling this intellegence, we develop your unique program. Expect follow up appointments to last approximately one hour.
 

• 3D Running Evaluation : Please wear tight fitted shorts or leggings, running shoes, and a fitted shirt or tank top. We will be placing 18 markers on your lower back, hips, legs and shoes. We don’t want the markers moving on loose clothing.
   
• Lower Extremity Evaluation and Treatment: Please bring shorts.
   
• Upper Extremity and Spine Evaluation and Treatment: Please bring a sports bra, tank top/camisole/shirt.