Patient guide
Running and gait analysis
Smoother mechanics, smarter mileage, fewer flare-ups on the road
Running rewards repetition—which means small asymmetries or load errors can compound into shin, knee, hip, or Achilles issues over weeks. Gait analysis connects what we see on the treadmill or track with how you tolerate volume, surfaces, and shoes.
The goal is not a “perfect” stride for Instagram; it is a sustainable pattern for your anatomy, goals, and schedule.
Who it helps most
- Runners returning from stress reaction, tendinopathy, or post-surgical clearance
- New mileage blocks where niggles appear predictably at certain distances or paces
- Desk-to-marathon athletes who need a bridge plan that respects tissue tolerance
- Anyone who wants cadence, footstrike, and strength work aligned—not contradictory tips from three apps
How we approach this at Nexus
- Video and task-based tests tied to your symptoms, not generic cueing.
- Strength and mobility homework that supports the stride change we agree on.
- Weekly load rules so enthusiasm does not outpace what your tissues can adapt to.
What to expect with us
- Treadmill or overground capture plus discussion of shoes, routes, and cross-training.
- Clear drills for warm-up and cooldown that fit your real warm-up window.
- Re-testing after a few weeks so we celebrate objective change, not only feel.
Ready to run with less fear between you and the finish line? Book an assessment and we will translate what we see into a week-by-week plan you can trust.
Ready for a plan built around you?
This guide is educational—not a substitute for an in-person evaluation. Book your 75-minute assessment and we will match the right tools to your goals, timeline, and medical history.
Stock imagery is illustrative only and does not depict a specific patient or outcome. Your clinician will personalize every recommendation after assessment.