April 2010 – Newsletter
PERFORMANCE RUNNING
Designed by licensed physical therapists who are passionate about running, Performance Running is unique in that it offers unparalleled insight into the physical requirements and limitations imposed upon runners. Performance Running is appropriate for all ages and skill levels and covers injury prevention, performance enhancement, injury rehabilitation, and education specific to runners. We seek to serve our running community through the promotion of healthy running and improved performance.
PROGRAM COMPONENTS:
Biomechanical Evaluation Running Analysis
- Video gait analysis using Dartfish Software Technology
- Health History
- Mechanical assessment – ROM, flexibility, and strength
- Footwear and/or orthotic assessment and recommendation
- Personalized exercise planning
Treatment of injuries
Strength and Conditioning
- Address strengthening of specific key muscle groups
- One-on-one strengthening sessions
Education
- Instructional courses for beginning to advanced runners, coaches, and medical professionals involved in the treatment of runners
- Importance of strength and conditioning for runners
- Training for runners – connecting physiological training to mechanical training
- Common running injuries and prevention and treatment options
Online Resource
- Web page specific to runners to act as a resource for the running community
- Services provided by Performance Running
- Ask the Experts – Post questions to be answered by our PT’s
- Connection to social networking sites: Facebook, Twitter
- Links to helpful running sites
Visit our WEBSITE to learn more about how Performance Running can help you!
RUNNERS BIOMECHANICAL EVALUATION
The Runner’s Biomechanical Evaluation is an assessment designed specifically to give runners insight into muscle, joint, or movement dysfunction that can have a negative effect on running performance and/or can lead to repetitive strain injury. The ultimate goal of the evaluation is to identify movement asymmetries, muscle strength and flexibility imbalances, and joint motion restrictions that the therapist will use to design an exercise program specific to each individual runner to improve mechanical efficiency.
Cost: $150
Contains: Complete 60-90 minute biomechanical evaluation, including video gait analysis, assessment of muscular strength and flexibility imbalances, individualized program for improving mechanical efficiency and addressing imbalances, and a 30 day follow up.
THE INJURED RUNNER
The biomechanical evaluation for the injured runner has the same form and structure as the regular biomechanical evaluation. The goal of the evaluation for the injured runner is to reach a diagnosis of tissue injury, assess the mechanical dysfunction resulting from that injury, and develop a plan of care for rehabilitation.
WHAT DOES THE EVALUATION CONSIST OF?
Video Gait Analysis: The therapist will analyze the runner’s form using Dartfish Motion Analysis software. Using this software the therapist will be able to look at the runner in multiple planes of motion, break down the running cycle frame by frame, and use on-screen measurements to make a detailed assessment of the runner’s form in order to identify movement abnormalities.
Mechanical assessment: The therapist will go through a series of tests to examine joint range of motion, muscle flexibility and strength, and dynamic movement screens geared towards evaluating neuromuscular control in order to assist in finding movement dysfunction.
Footwear and/or orthotic assessment: The therapist will take a detailed look at the runner’s current shoes/orthotics, compare findings with the mechanical assessment, and make recommendations about possible changes.
Recommendations for intervention: By the end of your evaluation the therapist will be able to make suggestions regarding supplemental strength training, range of motion/stretching exercises, running form drills, and various other interventions specific to each runner’s needs to restore muscle balance, resolve movement asymmetries, and complement training.
WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM THE RUNNER’S BIOMECHANICAL EVALUATION?
- Runners of all ages and levels, whether competitive or recreational, who are interested in improving their mechanical efficiency in order to improve running performance
- Runners currently dealing with injury who want an evaluation targeted specifically to the demands of running, and who want rehabilitation aimed at restoring pain-free running as well as improving performance through mechanical efficiency.
WHAT SHOULD THE RUNNER BRING TO THE EVALUATION?
- Running apparel, including shirt, shorts, and shoes you are currently running in for the evaluation
- Your previous 1-2 pairs of running shoes and orthotics (if necessary) for evaluation
- Completed running evaluation intake form detailing injury history, medical history, and brief explanation of training history and current goals
Visit our WEBSITE for more information on the Runner’s Biomechanical Evaluation and how it can help you!
April 2010 – Newsletter
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