What Is Running Analysis?

Running analysis at the Medical Wellness Center is a qualitative biomechanical analysis of running gait. Qualitative analysis is a subjective process that involves systematic analysis of the quality of movement. From this analysis, the best intervention to improve performance can be recommended.

How It's Done

Qualitative analysis is best done by analyzing video, as is done at the Wellness Center. During a short visit, you will run on a treadmill for a short period of time while video is captured from 3 different vantage points. The video is uploaded into a special program which allows the evaluator to watch in slow motion and accurately view joint movements.

What We Look For

There are certain characteristics of running gait that are important for performance and injury prevention. Deviation from these characteristics often leads to poor performance or, even worse, injury. Depending on your needs, characteristics such as posture, pelvic stability, and knee and ankle movements may be the focus of your running analysis.

What It Can Do For You

Nothing is more frustrating than experiencing an injury that affects your exercise program. Running analysis can help identify sources of potential injury or causes of current or past injuries.

What It Includes

The running analysis consists of two appointments totaling approximately 90 minutes. During the first appointment the evaluator will review your exercise and injury history and capture video. The second appointment consists of a comprehensive review of your running gait, including a report, as well as recommendations for intervention. If exercises or stretches are recommended, a biomechanist will teach you how to perform them during this appointment.

Exercise Intervention Sessions

After your qualitative analysis is complete, it is likely that a series of exercises or stretches will be recommended for you to perform. These exercises will be determined specifically for you based on the movements of your joints and body segments. In order to assure that you are doing them properly, you may purchase a set of Exercise Intervention Sessions. During these sessions your exercises will be self-directed and monitored by a biomechanist with necessary corrections or assistance provided to you.

Follow-up Analysis

As with any type of assessment where intervention is recommended to improve performance, you have the option to return for a follow-up analysis at a reduced cost. Please allow a minimum of 4 weeks from your second appointment before scheduling the follow-up.

Location and Contacts

Clinical Research Building
1120 Northwest 14th St, 9th Floor
Miami, Florida 33136

(P): 305-243-7662
(E): JHunter3@med.miami.edu