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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Recent Blog Posts By Up and Running Physical Therapy
Knee Pain When Squatting? 3-Step Recovery Method Works
You try to exercise and there it is again—sharp, stubborn knee pain when squatting. Whether you’re lifting in the gym or getting low to pick something up, the pain keeps showing up like an uninvited guest.
It’s frustrating. You stretch, warm up, adjust your form, maybe even rest for a few days… and still, that pain flares right back up. If you’ve been told it’s just something to push through or chalked it up to aging, you’re not alone.
But here’s the truth:
Knee pain when squatting is common, but it isn’t normal. And it doesn’t mean you have to give up your workouts or settle for temporary relief.
At Up and Running Physical Therapy in Fort Collins, we help active adults and athletes fix this exact issue—without pills, surgery, or being told to stop doing what they love.
In this post, you’ll learn:
• Why your knee pain keeps coming back
• The most overlooked reasons squatting hurts
• How our 3-Step Method relieves pain and builds strength
Pain Behind Knee When Bending? Here’s What No One Tells You
You’re on a trail at Horsetooth, halfway through your run, and you feel it again, that sharp pull or deep ache behind your knee when bending. You stop, stretch, maybe even shake it out, but it lingers.
You’re not alone. We see this kind of pain all the time here in Fort Collins, especially in runners, hikers, and CrossFit athletes who push hard and expect their bodies to keep up.
It might show up as:
• A sudden pinch when you kneel
• A tight pull when squatting at the gym
• An ache that flares up after long bike rides down the Poudre trail
The pain might not be coming from where you think. And if you’ve tried foam rolling, stretching, or even resting with no luck, it’s time to dig deeper.
Proper Running Form Myths That Keep You Injured
You work hard to stay active, but something keeps throwing you off. Nagging aches, sore knees, tight hips. It’s frustrating when you’re putting in the miles and still ending up on the treatment table. But the truth is that proper running form myths may be keeping you there.
Many runners think their issues come from pushing too hard or not stretching enough. But the real problem might be your form. And even more surprising? It could be the so-called “proper running form” advice you’ve been following.
Let’s clear up the confusion so you stop repeating mistakes that lead to injury. These common myths don’t just slow you down. They set you up for pain.
Here’s what most runners in Arizona don’t realize:
Good form isn’t about looking perfect
Some popular tips actually increase your risk of injury
Your body type and mechanics matter more than internet advice
You deserve to run without pain. And it starts with tossing out the myths