 |
| What is Video Gait Analysis? |
Video Gait Analysis means measuring and analysing the biomechanics of your feet and legs as you walk or run on a treadmill.
Sportlink's Video Gait Analysis uses a treadmill and Dartfish Digital Video Analysis software, which enables us to capture video and replay it in slow motion, as well as giving us the facility to measure angles and synchronise video clips side by side. This helps us to analyse differences in gait patterns between running with old or unsuitable footwear, and new footwear suited to you biomechanical needs.
You will run on the treadmill for a short period of time (around 10 seconds) whilst a video clip is taken; once this has been taken, one of our qualified members of staff will talk you through the stages of the gait cycle, and answer any questions you may have about what is happening in the video.
After looking at the video we will be able to recommend suitable footwear to ensure that any inefficiencies or problems identified in the gait analysis are catered for. |
|
|
|
How can it help me?
|
Video Gait Analysis can help to identify any biomechanical inefficiencies in your running style, that may cause injury problems if wearing shoes that do not suit the way you run.
In addition, any existing injury problems brought on through running can often be explained and understood through a gait analysis - common problems identified include:
Fallen/Collapsed Arches
Over-pronation/Supination
Leg Length Discrepancies
Knee Alignment
Shoulder Alignment
|
|
|
|
| What do I need to bring with me? |
If possible - bring your existing running shoes, or any pair that you've got on well with or had any problems with. We will be able to check for any abnormal wear on the sole of the shoe which will aid us in our diagnosis of your running style.
Running shorts/tights are also helpful - but not essential - it just means we can analyse the movements in the lower leg more easily than in full length trousers.
Below are two examples from the Video Gait Analysis of before and after footwear. |
|
| Video Gait Analysis - Old Footwear - Over Pronation |
|
The video below shows one of our customer/clients with increased over pronation (foot excessively rolling inwards through the heel) in his right foot. Follow the footage to observe this.
Pronation & Other Terms Explained
For more information on Pronation & Other Terms Explained please click here. |
|
|
|
| Video Gait Analysis - New Correct Footwear |
|
| This video shows that with correct footwear, over pronation can be greatly reduced or entirely eliminated, particularly using the gait analysis software and as advised by our trained staff. |
|
|
|
|
|
| Ready to book an appointment? |
Our Video Gait Analysis is free of charge with all footwear purchases*
To book an appointment call in at our shop at Drayton in Norwich (click here for our location) or call us on
01603 868606 or e-mail us on sales@sportlink.co.uk |
|
| * A £10.00 charge will apply if not purchasing footwear. |
