LOVELAND GAIT ANALYSIS: RUN STRONGER, MOVE SMARTER
Struggling with recurring pain or inefficiencies in your stride? Whether you’re a competitive runner, weekend warrior, or just love staying active, a professional gait analysis can pinpoint movement issues and help you optimize your performance.
At Up & Running Physical Therapy, we use cutting-edge techniques to analyze your gait, correct imbalances, and keep you running stronger and injury-free.
Book your gait analysis today and take your running to the next level!
WHAT IS GAIT ANALYSIS & WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Gait analysis is a deep dive into how you move, identifying inefficiencies, weaknesses, and potential causes of pain that can hold you back.
By assessing your stride, foot placement, and movement patterns, we can make personalized recommendations to enhance performance and reduce injury risk.
Benefits of a gait analysis include:
- Injury Prevention – Identify movement patterns that contribute to pain and recurring injuries.
- Optimized Running Form – Improve efficiency, reduce strain, and boost performance.
- Custom Recommendations – Get personalized exercises and training strategies to correct imbalances.
Whether you’re recovering from an injury or looking to shave time off your next race, understanding how you move is key to unlocking your full potential.
DEALING WITH PERSISTENT PAIN OR SLOW RECOVERY?
If you’ve tried resting, stretching, or changing shoes with no relief, the real issue might be hidden in how you move.
Poor running mechanics can lead to ongoing knee pain, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, and more, leaving you stuck in a frustrating cycle of injury and recovery.
With pain, you miss out on the activities you want to take on, And in Loveland, there is plenty you can miss out on, whether you’re trail running or participating in the Horsetooth Half Marathon.
A gait analysis helps uncover the root cause, allowing us to make adjustments that keep you pain-free and running at your best.
Instead of just treating symptoms, we help you build long-term resilience so you can move confidently with every step.
RUN SMARTER. TRAIN STRONGER. BOOK YOUR GAIT ANALYSIS TODAY.
At Up & Running Physical Therapy, we help Loveland runners and active adults optimize their movement, prevent injuries, and achieve their performance goals.
Whether you’re training for a race or simply want to move better, our expert gait analysis will give you the insights you need.
Don’t let pain or inefficiencies slow you down—schedule your gait analysis today at (970) 500-3427.
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