Bio-mechanical Video Gait Analysis
The Boston Running Center's video gait analysis is ideal for those looking to:
- improve their running form
- gather detailed information to help find possible causes for a re-occuring running injury
- or improve running efficiency through custom designed exercise routines that are based on the findings of the gait analysis.
(Measurements taken are those that our coaches feel are most important to a runner's bio-mechanical profile. This analysis should not replace a thorough examination by a sports medicine doctor who specializing in running injuries.) |
Indoor testing and recording:
This involves a 15-20 minute indoor session to be performed at the Boston Running Center for treadmill video recording, allow 30-40 minutes if baseline measurements are to be included*. Total running time is 2-3 minutes and involves barefoot running for accurate measurements of ankle eversion and inversion angles. Participants must be able to run 6-8 min/mile pace for atleast 1 minute. Shorts, cut off above the knees, are required.
*Baseline testing and measurements include: height, weight, body fat %, BMI, girth measurments, and flexibility and strength tests. This is intended for those just beginning a program and/or would like to follow physical adaptations that occur during their training.
Outdoor recording:
This involves a 20-30 min outdoor recording session to be performed at an outdoor site for ground running recording, typically in and around Brookline/Cambridge. For this participants run 9-12 short periods of 10-15 seconds each for side, front, and rear views. Participants must be able to run 6-8 min/mile pace for 10-15 seconds at a time. Running shoes and tight clothing is required.
Scheduling your gait analysis:
Please use the Gait Analysis Scheduling Form for scheduling your analysis.
Bio-mechanical Video Gait Analysis Packet: With-in 7-10 days after all recording is completed participants receive the following via mail, or pick-up at the center:
- a CD of all video taken
- over 40 pictures, with measurements, at important points in your stride
- comparison chart of your measurements versus the norm
- written summary points and recommended courses of action
- pictures and descriptions of the recommended exercises, drills, and stretches based on the results of your gait analysis
- a reference section detailing how each measurement was calculated and what exactly is being measured
- 1 follow-up email, or 20 min phone conversation, with the analysis administer
Pricing and payment
Non-member:
| Video Gait Analysis and baseline testing: |
$210 |
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| Video Gait Analysis: |
$150 |
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Member (please pay through your BRC account):
Video Gait Analysis and baseline testing: $140
Video Gait Analysis: $120
Gait Analysis Scheduling Form
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