Running Gait Analysis
Run Smarter. Recover Stronger. Perform At Your Best.
Understanding How You Move Is Often The First Step Towards Running Pain-Free
Whether you're training for your first 5K, preparing for a marathon or simply enjoy running to stay fit and healthy, the way you run matters.
Running places significant forces through your feet, ankles, knees, hips and lower back. Small inefficiencies in movement can gradually increase stress on muscles, tendons and joints, leading to pain, recurring injuries and reduced performance.
At Callen Olive, our Running Gait Analysis combines biomechanical assessment, video analysis and clinical expertise to understand how your body moves whilst running. By identifying the factors contributing to pain or inefficiency, we can develop a personalised plan to help you run more comfortably, recover from injury and reduce the risk of future problems.
At A Glance
Running Gait Analysis may be beneficial if you have:
• Persistent running injuries
• Heel pain or Plantar Fasciitis
• Achilles tendon pain
• Shin splints
• Knee pain whilst running
• Hip or lower back pain
• Recurrent ankle sprains
• Recurrent blisters
• A recent return from injury
• A goal to improve running efficiency or performance
Why Does Running Gait Analysis Matter?
Many running injuries don't happen because of one single event.
Instead, they develop gradually as the body is repeatedly exposed to more load than it can comfortably tolerate.
Running Gait Analysis helps us understand why those tissues have become overloaded by looking beyond the area that's painful.
Assessment may identify factors such as:
- Excessive foot pronation
- Reduced stability and control
- Lower limb alignment
- Running technique
- Muscle weakness or imbalance
- Training load
- Recovery strategies
- Footwear choices
- Compensatory movement patterns
Understanding these factors allows treatment to focus on the cause of your symptoms, rather than simply managing the pain.
More Than Watching You Run
Running Gait Analysis is far more than watching someone on a treadmill.
It combines clinical assessment with detailed video analysis and biomechanical evaluation to understand how your body moves under load.
By assessing the way forces travel through your feet and lower limbs, we can identify inefficient movement patterns that may be affecting both performance and injury risk.
Whether your goal is to run pain-free, recover from injury or improve performance, understanding how you move is often the first step.
Who Can Benefit?
Running Gait Analysis may benefit runners who experience:
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Heel pain
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Shin splints
- Runner's Knee
- Knee pain
- Hip pain
- Lower back pain
- Recurrent ankle sprains
- Stress fractures
- Recurrent running injuries
It is equally valuable for runners who simply want to improve their running technique, efficiency and long-term performance.
What Happens During Your Assessment?
Every assessment is tailored to your symptoms, training history and running goals.
Your appointment may include:
- Detailed medical and injury history
- Review of your training programme
- Clinical examination
- Biomechanical assessment
- Foot posture assessment
- Lower limb alignment assessment
- Video Running Gait Analysis
- Mobility and flexibility testing
- Footwear assessment
- Discussion of recovery and training load
We'll explain our findings throughout your appointment so you understand how your movement may be contributing to your symptoms.
Creating Your Personalised Running Plan
Once we've identified the factors influencing your running, we'll develop a personalised treatment plan designed around your goals.
Recommendations may include:
- Running technique advice
- Rehabilitation exercises
- Strength and mobility programme
- Footwear advice
- Training load guidance
- Shockwave Therapy
- Podiatric Acupuncture
- Custom Foot Orthotics where clinically appropriate
Our goal isn't simply to help you recover from your current injury.
It's to help you become a stronger, more efficient and more resilient runner.
Running Gait Analysis Isn't Just For Injured Runners
Many runners choose gait analysis before problems develop.
Understanding your movement can help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce unnecessary loading and support long-term performance.
Small improvements in running mechanics can often help to:
- Improve running economy
- Reduce fatigue
- Increase comfort
- Improve confidence
- Reduce injury risk
- Support consistent training
Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply want to enjoy running without discomfort, understanding how you move provides the foundation for healthier running.
Pricing
Every runner is different, which is why every Running Gait Analysis is tailored to your individual needs.
Following your assessment, your podiatrist will explain your findings, discuss your treatment options and create a personalised plan to help you achieve the best possible outcome.
New Patient Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Assessment – £180
New Patient Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Assessment with Principal Podiatrist – £225
What's Included?
- Comprehensive clinical assessment
- Video Running Gait Analysis
- Biomechanical assessment
- Personalised treatment plan
- Online rehabilitation programme
- Personalised footwear advice
- Ongoing clinical support throughout your treatment journey
Depending on your diagnosis, additional treatments may be recommended to support your recovery and long-term running goals.
If you're unsure which appointment is most suitable, our Patient Care Team will be happy to help.
Call us on 0333 305 8347.
Why Patients Choose Callen Olive
Your feet deserve more than treatment.
At Callen Olive, we believe exceptional podiatry is about far more than relieving pain.
It's about understanding how your feet affect your comfort, confidence and the way you move through life.
Every person who walks through our doors has different goals, which is why every treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs, lifestyle and ambitions.
Because no two people — or feet — are the same.
Expert Care. Personally Delivered.
We combine specialist clinical expertise, advanced technology and genuinely personalised care to help you achieve the best possible outcome.
From your first appointment, you'll understand what's causing your symptoms, the treatment options available and how we'll support you every step of the way.
Why Patients Trust Callen Olive
- Specialist podiatry team
- Personalised treatment plans
- Advanced technology
- Evidence-based care
- Award-winning patient experience
- Trusted by thousands of patients every year
More Than A Podiatry Appointment
Exceptional care isn't just about clinical expertise.
It's about feeling listened to, understood and supported from the moment you arrive until long after your treatment has finished.
Because that's what great care should feel like.
We Care.
It's more than our promise.
It's how we listen, how we explain, how we treat and how we support every patient who places their trust in us.
Because helping you move with comfort, confidence and ease is why Callen Olive exists.
Healthy Feet. Healthy Body. Healthy Mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be injured to have Running Gait Analysis?
No. Many runners choose gait analysis to improve performance, reduce injury risk and better understand how they move before problems develop.
Can Running Gait Analysis help prevent injuries?
By identifying inefficient movement patterns, training errors and excessive loading, Running Gait Analysis can help reduce injury risk and support long-term running health.
Can Running Gait Analysis improve performance?
Yes. Improving running mechanics and movement efficiency may help reduce unnecessary energy expenditure, improve comfort and support better running performance.
Will I need Custom Foot Orthotics?
Not necessarily. Orthotics are only recommended where they are clinically appropriate and likely to improve your comfort, running mechanics or long-term outcomes.
Should I bring my running shoes?
Yes. Please bring the shoes you currently run in. Assessing your footwear and wear patterns provides valuable information during your appointment.
Can beginners benefit from Running Gait Analysis?
Absolutely. Whether you're new to running or an experienced athlete, understanding how your body moves can help you build good habits and reduce the risk of future injuries.
How long does the assessment take?
Your appointment typically lasts around 60 minutes, allowing time for a comprehensive assessment, video gait analysis, discussion of your findings and personalised treatment planning.
Will I receive exercises after my assessment?
Where appropriate, yes. Your treatment plan may include a personalised online rehabilitation programme alongside advice on running technique, footwear and training.
Run With Greater Confidence
Whether you're recovering from injury, preparing for your next race or simply want to enjoy running more comfortably, understanding how your body moves is often the first step.
Book your Running Gait Analysis today and take the first step towards running with comfort, confidence and ease.
