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Gait analysis - whats involved?

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  • 27-03-2012 7:50pm
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    oakshade
    Registered Users Posts: 505 ✭✭✭


    maybe a stupid question but what's involved in a Gait analysis? Have just started a couch to 5k (in completely the wrong shoes) and I'm getting horrible shin splints - I'm off to get a decent pair and have been advised to get a gait analysis - but what's involved??


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    huskerdu
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    Here is an explanation.

    http://www.fitfaqs.co.uk/questions/running-and-marathon-faqs/what-is-my-running-gait

    Have a look at the sticky at the top http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056102051 for more information and some recommendations


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    Deego01
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    Gait analysis in our store takes 20-30 minutes. It involves a biomechanical checkout by one of the physios, a look at you doing various movements in the gym and then a run on the treadmill using Dartfish gait technology. This needs to be booked and it's a free service. Various shoes are tried and between us all a decision is made on the best shoe for you. Brehon Sports in Cashel, Tipp, so we're not too far away from limerick.


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    thirstywork2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,800 ✭✭✭thirstywork2


    Shins splints is such a broad term,its very common with people who are starting out or starting back after a long period on in-activity.
    things such as footwear,surface,weight and training too much can have an effect on the shins.

    A good store will do history check eg how long you have been running,rescent injuries,current runners and past runners,check the wear on your current runners.
    A biomechanical assesment is then done to put you in the correct shoe.
    Be sure that thestore has a wideselection of brands as there is no such thing as one shoe or one brand works for everyone.

    If the shin splints persists seek advice from chartered physio theraapist or a qualified sports massage and remedial therapist.


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