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Gait Analysis
Background Information
We begin with some brief questions about the type of running/walking you do, your training goals, the
predominant surfaces you run/walk on (sidewalks, blacktop, treadmill, track, trails, etc.), anticipated
mileage, and your history of injuries that may affect your running. This information guides the fit process
and helps us better recommend shoes that are best suited for your needs.
Foot Analysis
Once we have an understanding of the type of running you do, we will perform an analysis of the
anatomy of your feet. We will analyze your foot length, foot width (at the toe box and heel), foot volume,
and arch height to get a general idea of the size, width, and style of shoe that may work best for you.
Shoe Analysis
If you currently are a runner/walker, bring in your running/walking shoes so we can analyze internal and
external wear patterns, which indicate how your foot fi ts and strikes in your current shoe.
Electronic Foot Scan
Utilizing the latest technologies, we perform a free static footscan to determine how weight
is distributed along your feet. This provides a comprehensive analysis of whether you would
benefit from the use of orthotics in your shoes.
Treadmill Analysis
We want to educate our customers and “demystify” the gait analysis. Therefore, first time customers
are placed in a “neutral” running/walking shoe and walk or jog on a treadmill. With cameras focused
on the back of the foot and leg, we analyze your unique gait cycle by utilizing special software to slow
the motion of the gait cycle so you, the custumer, can see your running motion. For you runners who
primarily run only on treadmills, this provides a very good analysis for the types of shoes you may
need.
Walk/Jog Analysis
Because treadmills are a much softer surface and can increase your degree of pronation, we also
analyze how you walk and/or jog in the shoes on a hard surface.
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