Gait & Running Analysis
Gait analysis is an in-depth assessment of your running technique and movement patterns. It helps improve efficiency, enhance performance, and identify the underlying causes of pain or injury. It can also guide you toward the most suitable running footwear.
At Comfort Health, we’ve developed a comprehensive gait and running analysis package that examines how you move, why you may be experiencing discomfort, and what changes can help you run stronger and injury-free, whether you’re new to running or an experienced athlete.
A detailed running assessment provides insight into:
Hip, knee and ankle positioning
Joint range of motion through the gait cycle (foot strike, mid-stance, toe-off)
Step rate and stride length
Muscle strength, flexibility, and imbalances
By identifying restrictions, weaknesses, or inefficient patterns, we can create a targeted plan to reduce injury risk, improve comfort, and boost your running performance.
Running efficiently means using less energy to move faster for longer. During your session, we identify movement patterns that reduce your running economy , for example, excessive pelvic drop, overstriding, or limited hip extension.
Small, targeted adjustments (like improving stride width or increasing cadence) can make measurable improvements to your speed, endurance, and overall performance.
One of our main goals at Comfort Health is keeping runners pain-free. Since every runner’s technique is unique, changes must always be individualised.
We identify factors that may be contributing to pain or making you more susceptible to injury, such as:
Tight calves or Achilles limiting ankle mobility, increasing the risk of Achilles tendon issues
Tight hamstrings or quads restricting knee movement and leading to knee or hip pain
Weak glutes increasing pelvic drop and loading on the lower limbs
Low cadence or long stride length increasing impact forces
By correcting these issues, we help you run comfortably and consistently.
We offer a premium, 75-minute gait and running analysis designed to give you a complete understanding of how you run and how to improve.
Your session includes:
High-quality video analysis to evaluate technique, movement patterns, and key biomechanical markers.
Practical guidance on how to improve efficiency, form, cadence, and posture.
Review of your current shoes plus personalised recommendations based on your gait, foot shape and running style.
A full physiotherapy assessment including:
You’ll receive:
This session gives you everything you need to run more efficiently, comfortably and confidently, offering clear insights and a personalised plan to reduce injury risk and improve your technique, whether you’re aiming for new PBs or looking to resolve lingering niggles. Book online here or contact us for more information.