What Is Running Gait Analysis?
Running gait analysis is a science-based assessment of how your body moves when you run — from foot strike and cadence to joint mechanics, strength patterns, and overall efficiency.
At Running Fit Lab, we use professional gait analysis to help runners reduce injury risk, improve performance, and train with clarity instead of guesswork.
Run stronger.
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Move better.
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Stay injury-free.
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Run stronger. ✳︎ Move better. ✳︎ Stay injury-free. ✳︎
What Does a Running Gait Analysis Measure?
A running gait analysis looks at the mechanics that matter most for runners, including:
Foot strike and ground contact patterns
Cadence, stride length, and symmetry
Hip, knee, and ankle alignment
Stability, balance, and load management
Strength and mobility limitations that affect form
Using video analysis and movement assessment, we identify how your body actually handles running stress — not how it “should” look on paper.
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Many running injuries and plateaus don’t come from training too little or too much — they come from how load moves through your body.
Gait analysis helps you:
Identify inefficient movement patterns before they cause injury
Understand why certain aches or recurring issues keep showing up
Improve running economy so each mile costs less effort
Make smarter decisions about training volume, intensity, and recovery
Instead of guessing, you get clear, data-backed insight into what your body needs.
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Running gait analysis is valuable for runners at every stage, including:
New runners who want to build good habits early
Recreational runners dealing with recurring discomfort
Marathon and half-marathon runners chasing performance goals
Competitive runners looking to refine efficiency
Runners returning from injury who want to train with confidence
You do not need to be injured to benefit. Many runners come to prevent problems before they start.
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our session is educational, hands-on, and tailored to you.
You can expect:
Movement Evaluation – We assess strength, mobility, and stability to understand how your body supports running.
Video Gait Analysis – We capture and review how you run, identifying key mechanics and patterns.
Clear Explanation – We explain what we see, why it matters, and how it affects your running.
Actionable Recommendations – You leave with practical adjustments and guidance you can apply immediately.
This is not a quick shoe fitting or a generic checklist. It’s a deep look at how you move.
Better running starts with understanding.
Is Running Gait Analysis the Same as Physical Therapy?
No. Running gait analysis focuses on performance, efficiency, and injury prevention, not medical treatment.
Running Fit Lab is not a physical therapy clinic. We work with runners who want to:
Understand their mechanics
Train smarter
Prevent injuries
Improve performance
If medical care is needed, we’ll tell you — and coordinate appropriately.
How Gait Analysis Fits Into Coaching
For many runners, gait analysis is the starting point.
It informs:
Customized training plans
Strength and mobility programming
Pacing strategy and race preparation
Long-term development through coaching
Understanding how you move allows everything else — training, recovery, performance — to work better.
FAQs
Do I need to be injured to get a gait analysis?
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No. Many runners use gait analysis to prevent injuries, improve efficiency, or prepare for a race. It’s just as valuable proactively as it is reactively.
How long does a gait analysis take?
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Sessions typically last about an hour, allowing time for evaluation, analysis, and education.
Will you tell me how to change my running form?
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We don’t force one-size-fits-all form changes. We focus on what makes sense for your body, your goals, and your training history.
Is gait analysis only for elite runners?
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Not at all. Runners of all levels benefit from understanding how their body works.
Ready to Understand How You Run?
If you want to stop guessing and start training with clarity, a professional running gait analysis is the smartest place to begin.
Book your gait assessment and learn how your body moves — so every mile works for you, not against you.