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Whether you are dealing with a recurring running injury, looking to improve your efficiency or simply wanting to understand how you move, a thorough running and gait assessment provides the objective information needed to make meaningful changes. Rather than guessing at what might be contributing to pain or performance limitations, gait analysis physiotherapy gives you a clear picture of how your body moves and where targeted intervention is likely to make the most difference.
At Evolve Physiotherapy, we offer running and gait assessments for runners and active individuals across East Auckland, using specialised treadmill technology and video analysis to evaluate movement in detail.
A running and gait assessment is a structured evaluation of how you move, both during running and through the broader movement patterns that underpin it. It combines a running-specific musculoskeletal assessment with video-based gait analysis to identify biomechanical factors that may contribute to injury, inefficiency, or recurring problems.
Gait analysis in physiotherapy goes beyond simply watching someone run. It involves a systematic review of movement quality, loading patterns, strength, and control, with the findings used to develop a targeted and practical improvement plan.
Our running and gait assessment at Evolve Physiotherapy includes:
A running and gait assessment is appropriate for a wide range of people, including runners dealing with recurring or persistent injuries such as shin splints, knee pain, Achilles tendinopathy or hip pain, those returning to running after injury or surgery, runners wanting to improve their efficiency or technique, and anyone who has been told their running biomechanics may be contributing to a problem but has not had this assessed in detail.
It is relevant whether you are a beginner building your first running base or an experienced runner preparing for a race.
Running biomechanics refers to the way your body moves and loads during running. Small inefficiencies or asymmetries in technique, combined with training loads that exceed what your body can currently tolerate, are among the most common contributing factors to running-related injury.
Understanding your running biomechanics allows treatment and corrective programming to be targeted at the factors most likely to make a difference, rather than applying generic advice that may not be relevant to how you specifically move.
Our running and gait assessments combine clinical physiotherapy expertise with video analysis technology and a structured follow-up process. The six-week reassessment ensures that progress is objectively tracked and that your programme evolves as your movement improves. If you would like to book a running and gait assessment or discuss whether it is appropriate for your situation, get in touch with our clinic or book an appointment online.
Gait analysis physiotherapy is the structured assessment of how you move during walking or running, combined with a targeted rehabilitation or corrective programme based on the findings. It is used to identify biomechanical factors contributing to injury, pain or performance limitations.
Your assessment includes a running-specific musculoskeletal evaluation and treadmill-based gait analysis with video. Results are discussed clearly with you and used to develop a personalised corrective programme. A reassessment at six weeks tracks your progress with repeat video analysis.
A gait analysis is suitable for runners with recurring or persistent injuries, those returning to running after injury, runners wanting to improve their technique or efficiency and anyone whose running biomechanics have been flagged as a potential contributing factor to a problem.
No. A running and gait assessment is relevant at all levels, from those building an early running base to experienced or competitive runners. The assessment is tailored to your current level and goals.
No. You can book directly with our clinic without a referral. If you are currently working with another health professional or coach, we are happy to share findings with them to keep your programme aligned.