Every runner moves differently.
Whether you’ve just started Couch to 5K, you’re building towards your first marathon or running is a major part of your training, understanding how your body responds to running can be valuable.
At Summit Physio, our Running Analysis takes a closer look at your movement, gait and the physical factors that may be relevant to your comfort or performance.
Using treadmill analysis, gait technology and physical assessment, we build a clearer picture of you as a runner.
Running injuries and performance are rarely explained by one thing alone.
Training volume, previous injury, strength, recovery, movement and running mechanics can all potentially be relevant.
A Running Analysis gives us the opportunity to bring those pieces together rather than simply looking at your feet for a few minutes.
Your assessment can include treadmill analysis, gait pressure measurement and balance testing, alongside a wider physical assessment where appropriate.
The result is information we can use to make recommendations that are specific to you.
You don’t have to be an elite runner.
Running Analysis can be useful whether you’re:
There usually isn’t one single reason.
Two runners can experience similar symptoms for completely different reasons.
Factors worth considering can include:
Sudden increases in mileage, frequency or intensity can place greater demands on the body than it is currently prepared for. Recovery between sessions can also be relevant.
A previous injury may influence strength, confidence or movement when you return to running.
Your body needs sufficient physical capacity to repeatedly tolerate the demands of running.
How you move while running can be one piece of the overall picture.
Sleep, rest and how your training is structured can influence how well you tolerate increasing workloads.
Rather than assuming one of these is automatically the problem, we look at what appears relevant to you.
We want your first appointment to give you clarity. You shouldn’t leave wondering what was assessed, what the problem might be or what happens next.
If you’ve recently returned from injury, feeling pain-free in everyday life doesn’t necessarily mean you’re ready for your previous running volume.
Running repeatedly loads the body over hundreds or thousands of steps.
A Running Analysis can help us look at how you’re currently moving and whether your rehabilitation needs to progress further.
Depending on the situation, we may then work on areas such as:
You don’t need to be injured to book.
Some runners simply want to understand their movement better and explore whether there are physical or training factors they could develop.
Depending on your goals, that might lead into:
It’s less about trying to make your running look a certain way and more about helping you become better prepared for the running you want to do.
Running mechanics are considered alongside your training, strength, previous injuries and goals.
Treadmill, pressure and gait analysis can provide additional information about how you move.
The assessment is used to build advice around you rather than comparing you with one “perfect” running style.
If an issue needs more than running analysis, you also have access to physiotherapy, rehabilitation and Strength & Conditioning.
Choose the Summit location that works best for you.
Wrightington Hotel & Country Club
Moss Lane
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN6 9PB
No.
Running Analysis can be useful for runners who are dealing with an injury, returning after time away or simply want to understand more about how they run.
No.
It can be useful at any level, including people who have recently started running or are working through Couch to 5K.
Not necessarily.
We’ll only recommend changes where there is a useful reason to explore them.
There is no need to change every movement simply because it differs from another runner.
The assessment can include treadmill analysis, balance testing and gait technology capable of measuring foot-pressure distribution and movement.
It can form part of the assessment.
Recurring problems often need to be considered alongside factors such as previous injury, training load, strength and recovery rather than running technique alone.
Where appropriate, yes.
A personalised exercise programme may be recommended based on what we identify during your assessment.
Yes.
Bring the footwear you normally run in. If you regularly alternate between different pairs, it may also be useful to bring those.
Running Analysis can help you understand your movement and identify physical areas worth developing.
For broader performance support, this can also be combined with Strength & Conditioning.
If your assessment suggests that a more detailed foot and gait assessment could be useful, we may recommend Summit’s Orthotics & Gait Analysis service.
Orthotics would only be considered where appropriate.
If pain is significantly affecting your running, we may recommend a physiotherapy or sports injury assessment as part of your care.
You can choose the clinic that is most convenient for you and provides the service you need. Summit Physio has clinics in Chorley, Wrightington and Manchester.
You don’t need to diagnose yourself before booking. If pain, injury or restricted movement is getting in the way, start with an assessment and we’ll help you understand what’s happening.
Whether you’re starting your first 5K, returning after injury or chasing your next PB, understanding how your body responds to running can help you make better decisions about what comes next.
Take a closer look at your movement, training and physical capacity with Summit Running Analysis.
