What happens at a gait analysis?
During a gait analysis, a physical therapist or exercise physiologist asses several aspects of a runner’s gait through direct observation and sometimes through video technology. Often you’ll run on a treadmill to get the best viewing options. The analysis can include reviewing your: Running history.
What is your running gait?
What is running gait? Running gait is the cycle a leg travels through during one step when running. The cycle includes two main phases: stance and swing. Within the swing phase, there’s a subphase unique to running called float or flight.
What is the best running gait?
The Ideal Running Gait: Focus on Foot Strike
- Running is one of the most popular recreational sports in the United States.
- It All Starts At the Crash Zone:
- Heel Strike- When the outside corner of the heel first impact the ground and then the foot rolls through to the mid and forefoot before toeing off.
What are the 4 phases of running?
This can be divided into four stages: initial contact, braking (absorption), midstance, and propulsion.
How is gait analysis done at Sydney Sports Medicine Centre?
Sydney Sports Medicine Centre podiatrists use video gait analysis to assess your gait pattern and lower limb alignment during both a walking and running gait. We are trained to locate abnormality and it gives you an opportunity to inspect and understand your own lower limb biomechanics and the role of correct footwear and/or orthotics.
When do you use a video gait analysis?
Video gait analysis is used by your podiatrist to assess your gait pattern and lower limb alignment during walking and running gait. Video gait analysis is used by your podiatrist to assess your gait pattern and lower limb alignment during walking and running gait.
Who is Physiotherapist at Sydney Sports Medicine Centre?
A running assessment service is now being offered at Sydney Sports Medicine Centre by sports physiotherapist Robert Mullard. Robert has extensive experience and interest in running biomechanics; being a previous elite sprinter; and clinically working with NSWIS athletics program and a large number of Australian representative sprinters.
