Gait analysis is available free in store at most independent running shops including Run North West in Hyde and is a very important method for identifying the way in which you run. No matter how long you’ve been running for a regular gait analysis is an important step in helping to prevent injuries and improve running efficiency.
As part of a comprehensive fitting process using cutting edge video technology to determine your foot strike and degree of pronation it can then show if your foot rolls inwards (pronates), doesn’t roll inward enough (overprontates/supinates) or is a neutral gait.
The first stage of the analysis is to capture a short video of you running, around 20-seconds on the in store treadmill in a neutral shoe. This will then help highlight any abnormalities in your gait.
Using the video analysis trained staff can then identify a suitable type of trainer appropriate for you by slowing down the footage to look at leg and body movement. By slowing down the footage they can then identify certain movements, which can be triggering injuries. They should also take into account any history of injuries, the surface you run on and amount of running you currently do.
Based on the information above they’ll then select a second pair of shoes suited to your foot type and the way in which you run. After you’ve completed a second run they can then compare the footage to assess the results.
The whole process takes about 10-minutes and will require a total of 60-seconds of running. Once you’ve identified a suitable shoe you can then try on as many shoes as you wish to find the perfect fit and comfort for you. It’s important to try shoes on from different brands as each manufacturer is different and some will suit you more than others.
Most gait assessments are free at all good running stores, however some may charge if you don’t purchase trainers at the time of doing the assessment.
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