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Every runner has a unique movement signature.
Gait analysis reveals yours—and shows exactly how to improve it.
 
At Summit Sports Lab, running gait analysis combines video motion capture, biomechanical assessment, movement correction, and physical therapy expertise to help runners move efficiently, reduce injury risk, and improve performance.

Whether you run trails, roads, ultras—or just want to run without pain—
this is your blueprint.

What Is Running Gait Analysis?

A science-based evaluation of how your body moves while running, including:

  • Foot strike and cadence

  • Stride length and symmetry

  • Hip, knee, and ankle mechanics

  • Pelvic stability and trunk posture

  • Ground contact time and propulsion

  • Compensations linked to injury or inefficiency

 

Using high-speed video and DPT-led interpretation, we identify energy leaks, overload patterns, and opportunities to run better.

Who's it for?

  • Runners with knee, hip, ankle, or back pain

  • Trail runners struggling with downhill loading

  • Road runners chasing efficiency and speed

  • Ultra runners focused on durability

  • Athletes returning from injury

  • New runners wanting to build strong habits

  • Anyone who wants longevity in running

What to Expect in a SSL Bike Fit

1. Off-Run Body Assessment

We start by assessing mobility, strength, and control at the hips, spine, knees, ankles, and feet—plus injury history and compensation patterns. This defines what your body can and can’t safely do.

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2. Video Motion Capture

You run while we capture front, side, and rear views to analyze:

  • Joint angles and stride mechanics

  • Knee tracking and hip control

  • Pelvic stability and crossover patterns

Frame-by-frame analysis reveals where load accumulates, efficiency is lost, and breakdown occurs under fatigue.

 

3. Gait Interpretation & Coaching

Your gait is interpreted through:

  • Physical therapy (tissue load & injury risk)

  • Performance biomechanics (efficiency & speed)

  • Longevity (durability over time)

You’ll receive real-time coaching and movement corrections—cadence, posture, arm swing, foot placement—so changes make sense and stick.

 

4. Strength, Mobility & Loading Plan

Based on your results, we create a targeted plan addressing:

  • Strength and mobility deficits

  • Tendon and impact tolerance

  • Technique-driven overload patterns

  • Return-to-run or progression guidance

 

5. Detailed Take-Home Report

You’ll receive a clear, athlete-friendly digital report including:

  • Key findings and video highlights

  • Recommended cadence ranges

  • Technique drills

  • Strength and mobility priorities

  • Shoe guidance if appropriate

Ready to run better?

Who Benefits Most

  • Runners with pain: knee, hip, Achilles, plantar fascia, IT band, low back

  • Trail & ultra runners: downhill resilience and fatigue resistance

  • Road runners: efficiency, pacing, and cadence control

  • Beginners: fix issues before habits set

  • Post-injury runners: confidence and clarity to return to full training

  • Aging runners: move better → run longer

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