Service
Running Gait
Analysis
Whether you’re a beginner hitting the pavement or an experienced marathoner, how you run matters. Small inefficiencies or imbalances in your running technique can lead to pain, injury, or performance plateaus.
At Motion, our expert team offers detailed Running Gait Analysis to assess your unique running style and help you run smoother, stronger, and injury-free.
What does a Running Gait Analysis help with?
- Identify the root causes of recurring injuries like shin splints, IT band syndrome, or plantar fasciitis
- Improve running efficiency and performance
- Tailor training programs that fit your unique biomechanics
- Prevent future injuries by correcting faulty movement patterns
- Support rehabilitation after injury or surgery
What Is Running Gait Analysis?
Running gait analysis is a comprehensive evaluation of your running biomechanics — how your feet, legs, hips, and upper body move and coordinate with each stride.
Using video technology and professional assessment, we look at:
- Foot strike patterns (heel, midfoot, forefoot)
- Step length and cadence
- Hip and knee alignment
- Pelvic stability and posture
- Arm swing and upper body movement
- Muscle imbalances or weaknesses affecting your running
How We Help at Motion
Our Blackpool clinic uses high-quality video capture and detailed biomechanical assessment to give you clear insights into your running style. We’ll explain what your body is doing well — and what could be improved.
Based on the findings, we create a personalised plan that may include:
- Specific strengthening and mobility exercises
- Technique coaching and cues
- Footwear advice or orthotic recommendations
- Gradual running programme adjustments to improve form and reduce load
- Ongoing support and re-assessment as you progress
