Running should feel smooth, powerful, and energizing - yet many runners struggle with recurring aches that interrupt their training. While every injury is unique, most trace back to the same root causes: inefficient mechanics, worn-out footwear, and training mistakes that place unnecessary stress on the body.
Why Runners Get Injured
Most running injuries aren’t sudden. They develop over time due to repetitive movement patterns or subtle form issues that compound mile after mile. A collapsing arch, unstable hips, or an overly long stride might seem small, but together they create overload and irritation.
Common contributors include:
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Poor pelvic control leading to back or hip pain
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Over-striding or knee collapse causing knee irritation
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Compensatory patterns that strain muscles
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Foot or ankle instability that increases sprains and soreness
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Tight calves or heavy heel loading stressing the Achilles
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Rapid mileage increases contributing to shin splints
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Weak foot mechanics or worn-down cushioning driving plantar fasciitis
When faulty mechanics combine with higher volume or intensity, injury becomes hard to avoid.
How Gait Analysis Helps Your Run Better
A gait analysis does more than observe your run; it breaks down your movement frame by frame to reveal exactly how each joint behaves, how efficiently you’re moving, and where unnecessary stress is accumulating.
Our full assessment includes:
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Static posture vs. dynamic running comparison
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High-speed video and slow-motion analysis
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Foot-strike and ground-contact evaluation
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Detailed review of stride length, cadence, and loading mechanics
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Identification of compensations that elevate injury risk
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A clear report with findings and targeted recommendations
With this insight, runners can refine their technique, improve efficiency, and reduce the likelihood of recurring injuries - no matter their experience level.
A Smarter, Strong Way to Run
The OA Wellness Lab takes a complete approach to supporting runners, combining gait analysis, corrective exercise, orthotics, manual therapy, rehab planning, and footwear guidance. By understanding why injuries happen and fixing the mechanics behind them, we help runners move farther, faster, and pain-free.
Find your stride with a Gait Analysis at the OA Wellness Lab, and watch your running goals take off. Book your session with Dr. Nick today.
