Best Running Form Analysis in Atlanta: How a PT Can Help You Run Faster & Pain Free
Have you felt stuck in your running, whether that’s stuck in a cycle of injury or performance plateaus? Our 3D running form analysis may be the missing link you’ve been searching for. Running is a skill where proper technique matters more than people realize. Many runners unknowingly develop inefficient movement patterns that lead to wasted energy, increased injury risk and slower race times. At Tempo PT, we pair video analysis with a biofeedback sensor to get objective data to inform our decisions. There’s no guesswork! We get to the bottom of the ‘why’.
Benefits of Running Form Analysis
Improved Running Efficiency: Poor mechanics means wasted energy while running. By making small adjustments, you can improve efficiency to allow you to run longer and faster!
Injury Prevention: Many running injuries stem from bad running form so identifying and addressing these issues before they lead to running related injuries is key.
Customized Strength Plans: A physical therapist can pinpoint weaknesses or imbalances specific to you and create a personalized plan to set you up for success.
What to Expect During a Running Form Analysis at Tempo PT?
First, we review your running and injury history while establishing clear goals for each patient. Next, we perform a running specific movement and strength assessment to get clarity on your unique anatomy. We record and evaluate your running to identify inefficiencies and imbalances that may be contributing to pain or performance plateaus. From there, we make the best recommendation for next steps based on our findings to get you on the right track with your running.
What’s My Running Quality Score?
Tempo PT uses technology developed by Runeasi to help measure a handful of data points collected from a small wearable sensor. The platform will then synthesize this information to provide runners with a quality score based on three main running related categories:
Dynamic Stability: Measures how well you can stabilize your pelvis and spine while running. This has many injury implications as excessive lumbopelvic motion is closely linked with injuries such as IT Band syndrome, low back pain, etc. Maintaining stability at the core/pelvis acts a foundation for any runner for injury prevention and performance.
Impact Loading: This variable insight into how hard you’re hitting the ground and how well your body can handle those forces. Being able to use your muscles as shock absorbers when running is extremely important to prevent common overuse injuries such as Achilles tendinopathy, runner’s knee or shin splints.
Symmetry: Major side to side differences while running can increase your risk for injury. Runeasi technology can accurately measure asymmetries while running to help us create a plan moving forward.
Who Should Get a Running Form Analysis?
Runners experiencing chronic injuries or pain
Athletes looking to improve speed and endurance
Beginners wanting to establish good habits early
Competitive runners aiming for peak performance
Run Faster, Stronger and Pain-Free
A running form analysis is an invaluable tool for runners of all levels. Whether you want to set a new PR, prevent injuries or simply make running feel easier, a physical therapist can help refine your technique. Book a free discovery call today to see how a running form analysis can unlock your full potential!
Written By: Dr. Morgan Kamau
