RUNNING GAIT PERFECTED

By combining our running gait software and surface-EMG technology, we can quickly pinpoint issues and running deficiencies.

Improve Speed and Alleviate Symptoms

  • Relieve IT band syndrome, knee, hip and low back pain, ankle pain, plantar fasciitis, piriformis pain

  • Find your ideal running cadence and form

  • Become faster with a decrease in soreness through increased muscle efficiency

Cost: $250 / 90 min session

Running Economy relies on a few key data points:

1) Glute Utilization: knowing how to access your posterior chain in an effective and efficient manner means having ideal neuromuscular facilitation.

2) Steps Per Minute: running cadence can be one of the biggest yielders of increased speed while keeping effort at a minimum.

3) Range of Motion: tight muscles inhibit utilization of the intrinsic range of motion within a joint.

The Process

  • Using EMG we will look at your ability to fire your muscles and compare prime movers to secondary movers ie glute to hamstring ratio

  • Hip range of motion is a common inhibitor of effective motor coordination. We will examine and address ROM as needed.

  • We will shoot profile and posterior video and use software to analyze your running biomechanics. You will receive feedback on cadence (SPM), hip extension, trunk lean and ankle extension/plantar flexion.

  • You will be provided corrective exercises and stretches to help fix issues that we found. We will also provide tools for integrating your new firing patterns.

Running is a complex full-body activity that engages multiple muscles and muscle groups, including the posterior chain muscles. The posterior chain refers to a series of muscles located on the backside of your body, running from your calves and hamstrings all the way up to your glutes and lower back. These muscles work together to generate power, stability, and propulsion during running.

Here are some key posterior chain muscles involved in running:

1. Calves (Gastrocnemius and Soleus): These muscles, located in the lower leg, help to propel you forward and provide stability during running. They play a crucial role in pushing off the ground.

2. Hamstrings: The hamstrings are a group of three muscles located on the back of your thigh. They are responsible for knee flexion and hip extension. During running, the hamstrings work to propel the leg backward and generate power.

3. Glutes (Gluteus Maximus, Medius, and Minimus): The gluteal muscles are among the largest and strongest muscles in the body. They are involved in hip extension and play a critical role in stabilizing the pelvis and generating forward propulsion while running.

4. Lower Back (Erector Spinae): The erector spinae muscles run along the length of the spine and are responsible for maintaining posture and stability. They provide support to the trunk and help to transfer forces from the lower body to the upper body during running.

When you run, the posterior chain muscles work together in a coordinated manner. They initiate the push-off phase, generate propulsion, and provide stability throughout the running gait cycle. The calf muscles extend the ankle, the hamstrings extend the hip, and the glutes contribute to both hip extension and stability. The lower back muscles help maintain an upright posture and provide support during the running motion.

It's worth noting that while the posterior chain muscles are important for running, they should be complemented with proper strength training, stretching, and a well-rounded exercise program to ensure overall muscular balance and reduce the risk of injury.

Appointment Process Details:

1) evaluate current range of motion and movement patterns related to running as well as running cadence aka steps per minute

2) use EMG (electromyography) to further study your movement and muscular firing patterns

3) review running gait and analyze angles and form

4) provide solutions to fix anything we find