If you're into your running, you may have heard of something called a gait analysis. A gait analysis is a method for identifying biomechanical abnormalities in the gait cycle, or in other words, it’s ...

STEPHANIE Felix didn’t realize running could be so complicated. The high school junior took up the sport a few years ago and quickly emerged as a top distance runner at La Mirada High School. But then ...

Learning all the technical terms and knowing the mechanics of your run is tough for those of us who run recreationally. Luckily, you don't have to get a degree in kinesiology to get some expert advice ...

For a runner, understanding the type of gait he or she has is critical to the sport – and to choosing the right shoes. Runners are often given what’s called a “running gait analysis.” This test ...

All runners have their own unique foot strike. But everyone will have some degree of pronation, or a slight inward roll of the foot and ankle, to help distribute the impact of running. When this ...

What is gait analysis? Chances are, if you're a runner, it's a term you've heard floating about. If you’re pounding the sidewalk in a favorite pair of running shoes, you may not have stopped to think ...

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Movement and Sport Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium Correspondence to Dr N Ghani Zadeh Hesar, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and ...

Before you choose a shoe, you’ll need a good evaluation of your foot and gait by a fit specialist at a trusted running specialty store. Janet Jensen MCT “Show me your best running shoes.” This ...

Whether you’ve recently visited a podiatrist or self-assessed your gait patterns, those with underpronation often benefit from the best shoes tailored uniquely to their feet. Not sure where on the ...