There are all sorts of runners: marathoners, sprinters,
joggers, soccer players, kid chasers, just to name a few. What do they all have
in common? They want to run without pain! Whether it be in the foot, knee, hip,
or low back, pain can take the enjoyment out of running and oftentimes prevent
one from running at all. Many times it's unclear why the pain began and it can
be frustrating figuring out how to get rid of it. Here at Duffy and Bracken, we
specialize in getting to the root of the problem and resolving your running
woes.
How, you may ask? First of all, we don't simply "eye
ball" the problem. We use the latest technology to objectively assess your
running form. Using wearable sensors on the legs, important data is collected
while you run, such as ground reaction force, ground contact time, cadence, and
leg loading symmetry. This helps us to determine how much impact is going
through each leg and whether it could be resulting in injury.
Our running assessment also incorporates video recording to
closely monitor what is happening at your joints, from head-to-toe, during each
phase of the running cycle. Measuring the alignment of each joint helps us
determine where along the "chain" suboptimal running mechanics may be
occurring.
Finally, we assess your strength, range of motion, and
flexibility to tease out the limitations that are contributing to suboptimal
running mechanics. Using the synthesized findings from the assessment, we will
develop an individually tailored training program to help you run more
efficiently.
So if you're a runner, were a runner, or strive to be a
runner, come on by for an assessment! We have the tools and expertise to help
you achieve your running goals.
Hillary Keating, PT, DPT
Hillary@duffyandbracken.com
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