Run 3D Gait Analysis

Our Run 3D gait analysis service provides an in-depth, objective assessment of running biomechanics using advanced three-dimensional motion-capture technology. Designed specifically for runners of all levels, this service allows us to accurately quantify how the foot, ankle, knee, hip & pelvis move throughout the running gait cycle. By capturing movement in three planes, we are able to identify inefficiencies, asymmetries & excessive joint loading that are commonly linked to injury risk, reduced running economy or recurrent breakdown during training.

The assessment involves high-speed cameras & reflective markers to record running mechanics in real time, typically performed on a treadmill under controlled conditions. We analyse key variables including stride length & cadence, ground contact time, vertical oscillation, joint range of motion, limb symmetry & timing of propulsion. Particular attention is given to how loads are absorbed at initial contact & transferred through the lower limb during stance & toe-off, providing valuable insight into tissue loading patterns that cannot be identified through visual observation alone.

Combining OnTracx with Run 3D gait analysis allows us to link how you move with how much load your body is actually experiencing. Run 3D provides detailed kinematic insight into joint angles, stride mechanics, contact times & asymmetries, while OnTracx quantifies the mechanical impact forces acting on your body during running. Together, this bridges the gap between movement quality & tissue stress, giving a far more complete picture than either system alone.

This integration helps us understand why load changes occur. For example, an overstride pattern identified on 3D gait analysis may directly correspond with higher impact forces recorded by OnTracx. Reduced ankle dorsiflexion, excessive braking forces or poor hip control seen on gait analysis can be matched to elevated loading trends, allowing us to pinpoint the mechanical drivers behind injury risk, fatigue or recurring symptoms.

This creates a powerful decision-making tool for injury management & performance progression. We can monitor how gait retraining, strength work or running shoe changes influence both movement & load over time. This means return-to-run plans, training progression & shoe transitions are guided by objective data rather than guesswork, reducing injury risk while optimising running efficiency & performance.