Running Gait Analysis
Sensor-based running gait analysis in Crouch End and across our four London and Henley clinics, combined with strength screening and a written rehab and training plan — built for runners with persistent injuries, marathon-block questions, or footwear decisions to make.
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The short answer
What this treatment is
Areas treated
What's included
- Sensor-assisted gait analysis (DorsaVi or video) — captures stride length, hip drop, knee tracking, trunk lean, ground contact, cadence
- Strength and mobility screen of the kinetic chain — hip, knee, ankle, foot
- Written gait report you keep, and a strength plan delivered through Track Rehab
- Three packages — coaching only, with a follow-up review, or with a gym-based training session
- Suitable for marathon training, recurrent running injuries (ITB, PFPS, Achilles, shin splints), and footwear or technique questions
- Same physiotherapy oversight across our four sites — Crouch End, Hampstead, UNTIL Marylebone, Henley
Patient journey
What to expect
Consultation & preparation
Bring your normal running shoes, running shorts and a vest top (we need to see hip, knee, and ankle motion clearly), and any past injury notes or scan reports. Avoid a hard run within 24 hours of the appointment so the data reflects your typical mechanics, not a fatigue pattern.
During treatment
Aftercare
You leave with a written gait report and a Track Rehab strength plan. Implement the 2 to 4 prioritised changes one at a time over the next 4 to 6 weeks rather than all at once — your nervous system can only absorb a small number of motor-pattern changes per training block.
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Written and medically reviewed by Tom Astley , Sports Physiotherapist & Clinical Director · BSc Physiotherapy (Coventry, 2008) · BSc Health, Exercise & Sport (UWIC, 2005) · Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
FAQ
Common
questions
Do I need to be injured to book a Running Gait Review?
No. The reviews are split roughly evenly between injury-recovery cases and performance-or-prevention cases. If you are training for a marathon, returning to running after a baby, building base mileage for a triathlon, or have just been told to "fix your form" by a coach, the review gives you objective data to act on rather than guesswork.
What is DorsaVi and why do you use it?
DorsaVi is a clinical-grade wearable sensor system that captures running mechanics in 3D — far more reliable than naked-eye observation. We use it for cases where small angular changes matter (return-to-sport after a hamstring injury, persistent ITB or PFPS, marathon technique tuning). For lower-stakes cases the video-only review is more than sufficient.
Which package should I pick?
Most runners start with the Base Package — a one-off review and written plan. If you want accountability and a chance to tweak the plan in 4 to 6 weeks, the Intermediate Package adds the follow-up. The Expert Package is for runners who specifically want the gym-based strength work taught and supervised in person rather than self-led from Track Rehab.
Will you tell me to change my running shoes?
Sometimes — but rarely as a single fix. Footwear matters less than runners often think; cadence, hip strength, and load progression usually matter more. If we do recommend a footwear change it is to give your existing mechanics a better chance of working, not because the shoe is "wrong". We will give you specific shoe categories rather than brand-name endorsements.
Can I book a Running Gait Review through my insurance?
Most major UK insurers reimburse the review when it is part of a wider rehabilitation plan for a recognised running injury — Bupa, Cigna, Vitality, WPA, and Simply Health all have terms for this. Pure performance reviews (no injury) are usually self-funded; we can issue a paid invoice for any reimbursement claim.
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Tom Astley Physiotherapy • Park Road Pools & Fitness, Crouch End, London N8 8JN
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