Running Gait Analysis

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The HSS Running Mechanics Analysis is a biomechanical assessment that aims to identify factors leading to performance deficits and injury risk in runners or triathletes of any age or skill level. This analysis can benefit any type of runner, whether you’re an endurance athlete or team sport athlete, to help reduce the risk of injury and/or improve performance.

This comprehensive analysis includes:

Musculoskeletal assessment to identify any flexibility, stability, or strength limitations that may impact your running form
Dartfish 2-D Video analysis utilizing state-of-the-art software to capture your running form from various angles
Comprehensive report highlighting relevant findings and personalized recommendations to make improvements
Option to return for a discounted 60 minute follow up training session with one of our exercise physiologists

Please note, runners interested in the Running Mechanics Analysis should be able to run for at least 30 minutes continuously, pain-free, and be comfortable on a treadmill. People starting a running program for the first time or coming back from a long break or injury are encouraged to come in for our Return to Running Assessment which helps build a training program to address overall readiness to run.

Benefits include:

Improved running mechanics by addressing limitations in strength, mobility, and/or running form
Identification of faulty mechanics that may contribute to overuse injury or compromise running performance
Customization of an individualized home exercise program

Questions? Connect to our experts. sportsperformance@hss.edu

Running Mechanics Assessment: $350 ($315 for NYRR members)

If you want to further examine your running performance, we have two packages available to you!

Basic Running Package: $760 ($685 for NYRR members)

Take your running to the next level with a 2-part analysis in this comprehensive baseline package.

A Running Mechanics Assessment to gain a better understanding of how you run and opportunities for performance improvement and injury reduction
A Full Metabolic Profile to identify precise training paces and heart rates and the potential to maximize race day performance

Elite Running Package: $1,260 ($1,135 for NYRR members)

Take a deeper dive into your running performance and training strategies with this 4-part comprehensive package.

A Running Mechanics Assessment to gain a better understanding of how you run and opportunities for performance improvement and injury reduction
An Advanced Metabolic Profile to identify precise training paces and heart rates and the potential to maximize race day performance
A Nutrition Consultation with a Registered Dietician provides to leverage the data from your metabolic test to strategize optimal fueling strategies and improve metabolic efficiency
A 1 on 1 training session with an exercise physiologist who will address any strength and mobility deficits identified with a customized strength training home exercise plan

Return to Running Assessment: $315 ($280 for NYRR members)

This is a specifically tailored fitness assessment for runners on their journeys back to training.

We assess the various components of fitness including posture, strength, mobility, and movement patterns while highlighting how they influence your performance as a runner. Additionally, we will get you on the treadmill to screen and identify any significant abnormalities in your form that could inhibit your return to run.

We take the information from the various assessments and work together to provide exercises, drills, and a 4 week return to run training program to help return to you to the sport we love! 