Understanding your running mechanics is crucial for both preventing and addressing running injuries. A comprehensive assessment, ideally through a 3D gait analysis, offers a detailed insight into how you move in the three planes of human motion. This sophisticated approach goes beyond a mere diagnosis of existing injuries; it serves as a foundation for personalized rehabilitation plans and targeted treatments.
The benefits of gait analysis for runners have been extensively documented.
Diagnosing Injuries at Their Source - Identifying the root cause of injuries allows for more effective and targeted interventions.
Guiding Rehabilitation Plans - Tailoring rehabilitation plans based on the specific findings of gait analysis ensures a focused and efficient recovery process.
Highlighting Injury Risk Areas - Pinpointing areas of vulnerability enables the development of proactive strategies to prevent future injuries.
Setup
We will initiate the assessment process by gathering a comprehensive history, delving into both your current and past injuries, and clarifying your running objectives.
39 reflective markers will be placed in specific locations on your legs and shoes. This procedure ensures a precise evaluation of your biomechanics.
3D Gait Analysis
Your clinician will ask you to warm-up on the treadmill, ensuring you're adequately prepared. Once ready, we'll initiate the data collection process.
Utilizing Run3D's advanced technology, we obtain real-time measurements of your movement patterns. This immediate analysis allows your clinician to promptly identify any asymmetries or deviations in your gait that may not be discernible to the naked eye.
Throughout the assessment, your clinician may conduct tests at various running speeds or with different footwear, customizing the evaluation to suit your specific requirements.
Musculoskeletal Testing
Following your gait analysis, your clinician will conduct a comprehensive series of objective clinical tests designed to precisely assess your strength, range of motion, alignment, and neuromuscular control.
These clinical tests yield valuable data, offering a holistic perspective on your movement patterns. Integrating the outcomes of these musculoskeletal tests with the detailed gait analysis, we attain a comprehensive understanding of how your body moves and the reasons behind any particular movement patterns.
Report Review
Our skilled clinician will carefully review your report alongside you, intricately piecing together all the information. This process aims to gain a comprehensive understanding of the mechanics of your body, utilizing the data obtained to formulate an individualized plan tailored to your unique results.
Leveraging the powerful insights provided by Run3D, we delve into identifying the root cause of your injury. This understanding serves as the bedrock for crafting an effective and sustainable rehabilitation plan designed to address the underlying issues.
Treatment & Recovery
The outcomes of your assessment will form the basis of a meticulously crafted, data-driven treatment and rehabilitation program. This personalized plan may encompass elements such as strength and conditioning exercises, targeted home exercise routines, physiotherapy interventions, recommendations regarding footwear or orthotics, gait re-education strategies, or, if necessary, referral to another healthcare practitioner.
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With any Run3D Assessment
- 1x Zinc Tape
- 1x Kinesiology Tape
- 1x 500ml Water Bottle
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