Running Analysis | ALTA Physical Therapy & Pilates
Injury Rehab and Prevention
ALTA is the leading clinic for runners in Boulder, CO. Whether you need to recover from an injury, prevent further damage to your body, or simply optimize your running stride, our team will support you as you strive to reach your goals.
Our running specialist, Nina Carson, PT, DPT, OCS, has been analyzing runners since 2014. During her work in the biomechanics lab at Humboldt State and as an assistant coach for cross country and track, Nina developed crucial skills in clinical and research-based running analysis.
Nina isn’t just an expert in analysis, though — she also knows the frustration of running injured. After a season-ending foot injury in college, Nina vowed to stay injury-free for the rest of her collegiate career. Her passion to help runners stems from those painful personal experiences.
If you’re injured, you need to give your tissues time to heal. We know how hard it can be to take time off when you love to run, which is why we transform your “rest” into active, focused rehab. Our cutting-edge Alter G treadmill allows you to address the problems that led to your injury while minimizing stress on your body so that you can return to top form at a healthy pace.
Even if you aren’t injured, our running analysis will make you a better runner! We’ll target weaknesses, tweak imbalances, and eliminate inefficiencies, so you can run longer, recover faster, and kick butt on the Bolder Boulder.
Who benefits from a run analysis?
- Runners with chronic or recurrent injuries
- People who run with pain
- Runners who want to improve their speed and technique
- Beginners who want to start “on the right foot” with a running program
- Runners who want to test out their footwear
- In short — nearly everyone!
We have two levels of running analysis depending on what you are looking for.
In our Basic Running Analysis, we will:
- Analyze your run at a training pace (after a warm-up, of course!).
- Record your run from several angles to check running mechanics.
- Test your range of motion and strength.
- Do a movement analysis to isolate imbalances, depending on the type of terrain you’re targeting (road, trail, etc.).
- An exercise plan to address weakness and tightness.
- A plan for future visits (as necessary).
A basic running analysis can be performed in our standard 45 min treatment slot, and can be run through insurance if you are recovering from an injury, or costs $130 if your insurance isn’t accepted.
In our Advanced Running Analysis, Nina will do all the same as the basic…
But you’ll get with a detailed analysis of your running technique, including your specific joint angles we recorded with comparisons to ideals, and recommendations on specific form changes you should make to run with ease.
You’ll leave with:
- An analysis of specific form changes you should make to run with ease.
- A plan to increase volume without injury.
- Modifications to continue running during your recovery (if needed).
- Ways to improve your competitive edge in races.
Our Advanced Running Analysis doesn’t qualify for insurance benefits. It takes 45 minutes to take you through the evaluation then 45 minutes to write up your report, and costs $260.
These can most easily be scheduled by calling/texting Nina at: 720-673-9482
At ALTA, we tailor your program to keep you injury-free and help you achieve your running and fitness goals. The human body is beautifully adapted for walking and running, but you need a skilled professional by your side to identify limitations and impairments.If you’re ready to get back into prime shape — and dominate your next hike, race, or outdoor adventure in Colorado — make an appointment with ALTA’s team today.
