Introduction
Running is more than just putting one foot in front of the other—it’s a complex movement that requires proper biomechanics, strength, and endurance. Whether you’re an elite marathoner or a weekend jogger, injuries can sideline your progress and impact your overall health. This is where Video Running Analysis comes into play, offering a comprehensive breakdown of your running form and identifying areas that may lead to pain and injury.
Why Choose A Video Running Analysis At Alliance Regen & Rehab
At Alliance Regen & Rehab, our Video Running Analysis isn’t just about watching you run; it’s about analyzing your movement through the lenses of Injury Prevention, Injury Rehab, and Performance. We go beyond a basic gait review to provide a deep dive into the mechanics of your stride, helping us uncover underlying issues that may be contributing to your pain or inefficiencies.
In fact, we don’t just analyze the run, but we also analyze other functional movements to get more of a viewpoint on things like ankle and hip mobility, balance, stability, muscle recruitment, etc. With vast experience in analyzing and treating hundreds of runners, our team of physical physical therapists are perfectly positioned to provide this insight and help you achieve your running goals.
If you are experiencing running related pain in St. Petersburg, you might be a great candidate for our Medical Running Analysis. You can learn more about it by checking our our medical running analysis page or calling our office to speak with one of our specialists.

What Do We Look For In A Medical Running Analysis?
During your running assessment, we evaluate key elements that affect your performance and injury risk, such as:
Stride Length and Cadence: Optimizing cadence can help reduce excessive loading on the joints.
Foot Strike Pattern: Heel striking vs. midfoot striking can impact force distribution and injury risk.
Hip and Pelvic Control: Poor control can lead to injuries such as IT Band syndrome and hip pain.
Knee and Ankle Alignment: Misalignments can contribute to conditions like Achilles tendinitis and meniscus injuries.
Posture: Proper posture reduces strain and improves efficiency.
Pronation Angles: Evaluating foot movement to prevent overuse injuries.
Arm Swing: Proper arm movement can enhance balance and running efficiency.
Vertical Displacement: Managing bounce to conserve energy and avoid impact-related injuries.

Common Injuries and Running Flaws We See
Through years of assessing runners, we’ve identified several recurring issues that lead to pain and dysfunction:
- Hip Drop: Poor gluteus medius strength can result in a hip drop, contributing to:
Labrum tears
Meniscus injuries
Gluteus medius strains
- Crossover Gait: When a runner crosses their feet too much across the midline, it often results in:
IT Band pain
Increased hip internal rotation
Knee valgus stress
- Overstriding: Landing too far in front of the body’s center of mass leads to:
- Shin splints
- Plantar fasciitis
- Increased impact forces on joints
- Decreased Knee Flexion Angle at Impact
- Meniscus Injuries
- Hip Labrum Tears
- SI joint Pain
When identifying any of these flaws, your running specialist helps re-train your run by using cues, drills, stability training, or hands on techniques. These insights become crucial when returning to run at the end of physical therapy to ensure a safe return. If no injury is present, addressing these flaws early, runners can avoid chronic pain and continue training with confidence.
Some other helpful blogs we’ve written are 3 Reasons Your Knee Hurts When You Run, 5 Ways To Improve Your Running Posture, and Video Running Analysis, Why Every Runner Needs One.
Benefits Of Video Running Analysis
Investing in a Video Running Analysis can yield multiple benefits, including:
Injury Prevention: Identifying movement inefficiencies before they turn into injuries.
Performance Enhancement: Improved form means better efficiency and faster times.
Personalized Training Recommendations: Tailored exercises to address specific deficits.
Objective Feedback: Slow-motion video and data-driven insights allow for precise corrections.
American Journal of Sports Medicine
How We Conduct Our Video Running Analysis
Our process is thorough and personalized, ensuring we get a clear picture of your running mechanics:
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Initial Consultation: Understanding your injury history, goals, and current training regimen.
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Video Capture: Using high-speed cameras to analyze your running from multiple angles.
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Functional Movement Exam: Assessing strength, mobility, and stability.
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Review: We review the findings and explain it to you so that you’re able to understand and learn.
- Plan Creation: We then outline a plan involving recommendations and treatment/coaching options to make the necessary adjustments!
How To Get Started
If you’re dealing with nagging pain or want to optimize your running performance, our Video Running Analysis can provide the insights you need to run stronger and pain-free. Don’t let pain dictate your training—take proactive steps to improve your form and stay injury-free.