Running Gait Assessments in Chelsea Heights

This is our number one focus when conducting a running analysis. Running is a very repetitive activity and requires a high demand of the tissues and structures in the lower body. By changing running mechanics slightly, we can shift the load to other structures in the lower body that are more capable of dealing with the physical demands of running.

As osteopaths we are not running or performance coaches. Therefore enhancing performance such as improving times or increasing distance of runs is not necessarily our primary focus. Often sometimes we will see a decrease in performance initially, as you are getting used to the changes that we are slowly making and getting used to your new way of running. However, once pain improves and fitness levels increase, this is where the magic happens and individuals will often see an improvement in their running performance.

Most runners that come through our door here at Total Balance Healthcare, love using running as a way of keeping on top of their mental health and a way to gather their own thoughts. This can become really difficult however when they are experiencing pain or injury with every step they take. We find that when we get runners out of pain and running more frequently, not only does their mental clarity improve but their sense of fulfilment and enjoyment with other aspects in their life improves along with it.