Running Assessment & Program
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What happens during a Running Assessment?
The runner starts by running for 6 minutes to warm up and normalize running form. The PT videos the runner for 30-60 seconds from the side and for 30-60 seconds from the back. The runner and PT will watch the video with a movement analysis software to break it down together. It’s important for the runner to see themselves performing the task to make corrections. Video review with movement analysis allows for greater movement correction compared to verbal cueing or demonstrating alone. The PT will provide form recommendations and a customized strength and mobility program specific to your assessment.
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Benefits of a Running Assessment:
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Address faulty running mechanics broken down by running phase and joint
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Discover key areas of weakness that could cause pain or injury
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Identify mobility limitations, which increase energy expenditure and stress joints
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Develop a customized plan to reach your goals
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Track progress with changes in form, strength, and mobility
Is the running program and assessment only for experienced runners?
No! This program can be beneficial if you are just starting, run occasionally, or are training for a race/sport. This is a great way to prevent and correct bad habits and asymmetries.
Can a running assessment improve my performance, not just treat pain?
Definitely! We see several runners who have no pain. These runners are looking to improve their efficiency. By identifying faulty or inefficient mechanics, we can often improve their pace and decrease energy expenditure as well as stress on joints.
What is different about Creative Rehab's running assessment compared to my running shoe store?
At Creative Rehab, our therapists are biomechanical experts who are trained to look at your body as a whole unit. This allows us to apply common injury and inefficiency trends to get to the root of your issue. We look at more than just your feet and shoes as running involves the entire body. Our assessments also use a software system to analyze your movements which provides the most accurate results.
What does a running assessment cost?
Assessments and follow up visits can be run through your insurance even if you do not have a current injury. Cost would be dependent on your insurance benefits. Give us a call and we can look up your benefits and provide more accurate information.
Why does a program that is specific to running matter?
Running is a complex chain reaction that requires significant joint stability and symmetrical mobility to avoid pain or dysfunction. Running specific therapy identifies and improves the key areas that are necessary for proper running form. Whether you currently have pain or want to prevent pain, therapy can help accomplish your goals by working on strengthening, stability, mobility, and running form.
Running Program Includes:
The physical therapist will perform a thorough head-to-toe musculoskeletal evaluation to identify contributing factors to an injury or inefficient running form. A video analysis of the runner's form will be taken in slow motion to further pick out faulty running mechanics. The physical therapist then will provide a tailored exercise program to address the runner's specific strength and mobility needs. If an injury is involved the therapist will guide the runner through a return to running program to reach the desired goals.