PHYSIOTHERAPY
Running Analysis (Gait)
Initial consultation and follow-up treatments are available
at the same rate: 495 AED / 40 minutes.
Packages are available.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Running Analysis (Gait)
Discover the benefits of running analysis (gait assessment) at Perfect Balance. Identify movement patterns, prevent injuries, and enhance performance with personalized assessments and expert guidance.
Running Analysis: Understanding Gait Assessment
A gait assessment evaluates your running movement patterns, identifying potential compensations or adaptations linked to discomfort, pain, or injury in the foot, leg, hip, and back. Whether you run for leisure or competition, this assessment helps prevent running-related disorders, reduces stress on your body, and optimizes your running efficiency.
What to Expect from Perfect Balance Running Assessment
At Perfect Balance, our running assessment is personalized to meet your individual needs, whether conducted one-on-one or in a small group setting. Our physiotherapists use video analysis to capture your running form, allowing for a detailed assessment.
Running Analysis (Gait)
What You‘ll Receive
Activation and strengthening exercises
Specific stretching exercises
Muscle imbalance correction
Running/gait pattern correction exercises
Modification of training techniques
What can a Running Assessment help improve?
- Muscle strength
- Flexibility
- Overall mobility
- Running efficiency
- Ground clearance and swing
- Balance
What can a Running Assessment help correct?
- Sports/running injury prevention
- Foot pathologies
- Stress fractures/bone stress injuries
- Shin splints
- Ankle pain/injuries
- Achilles/Patella/Gluteal tendinopathies
- Knee pain/injuries
- Iliotibial band syndrome
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- Hip pain/pathologies
- Piriformis syndrome
- Low back pain
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunctions
Our Sports Physiotherapists
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a running analysis or gait assessment?
A running analysis or gait assessment is a specialized examination that evaluates how you run to identify biomechanical inefficiencies and injury risks.
Who can benefit from a running assessment?
Runners of all levels, from beginners to elite athletes, can benefit from a running assessment to improve technique, prevent injuries, and enhance performance.
How is a running assessment performed?
A running assessment involves video analysis of your running form, which allows physiotherapists to analyze your gait patterns and identify areas for improvement.
How often should I get a running assessment?
It’s recommended to get a running assessment whenever you experience changes in performance, mileage, or injuries. Typically, every 1-2 years is beneficial.
Can a running assessment prevent injuries?
Yes, a running assessment can help prevent injuries by identifying and correcting biomechanical issues that contribute to overuse injuries and strain.
Is a running assessment suitable for injured runners?
Yes, a running assessment is suitable for injured runners to identify the root cause of their injury and develop a treatment plan to aid recovery and prevent recurrence.
What should I wear for a running assessment?
Wear your usual running attire and shoes to the assessment to accurately evaluate your running mechanics.
How long does a running assessment take?
A running assessment typically takes about 40 minutes, including the assessment and discussion of findings with the physiotherapist.
What happens after a running assessment?
After the assessment, you will receive personalized recommendations and exercises to improve your running technique and address any identified issues.
Where can I get a running assessment?
Running assessments are available at specialized sports clinics like Perfect Balance, where experienced physiotherapists can conduct a thorough analysis.