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Are you experiencing pain or performance issues during your runs? Our professional running gait analysis in Perth can pinpoint exactly why and help you achieve pain-free running.
Kade, our running assessment expert, is an experienced physiotherapist dedicated to helping runners of all levels improve their biomechanics, enhance performance, and overcome injury.
By utilising advanced video gait analysis, comprehensive strength and mobility assessments, and examining both your current and previous running shoes for distinct wear patterns, Kade identifies the root causes of your pain or limitations and provides a personalised plan to get you running at your best.
Book your running analysis session with Kade today.
We offer a comprehensive video gait analysis & musculoskeletal assessment for $150 (private health rebate applicable).
Following your running analysis, you will receive:
Physiotherapist, Running Gait Analyst
Kade joined Physio and Exercise Lab in 2023 after working at Albany Health Campus as an inpatient and outpatient Physiotherapist. During his time in Albany, Kade developed a passion for treating patients with musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, prompting his move back to Perth to pursue private practice physiotherapy.
At Albany Health Campus, Kade gained extensive experience in pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, treating neck, back, upper, and lower limb musculoskeletal conditions.
Additionally, Kade specialises in running analysis, utilising biomechanical assessments to optimise performance, reduce injury risk, and enhance recovery for runners of all levels.
Running gait analysis is a method used to evaluate a runner’s biomechanics during the running cycle. It examines factors such as foot strike, pronation, stride length, and overall body mechanics to identify inefficiencies and potential injury risks.
A professional gait analysis typically takes 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the depth of assessment and any additional consultations.
Wear comfortable running clothes and your usual running shoes. Avoid loose-fitting attire that may obscure movement analysis.
A typical running gait analysis includes:
Running gait analysis is beneficial for:
The frequency of gait analysis depends on individual needs, but our general recommendations include:
Common issues include:
Yes, gait analysis helps determine your foot type and pronation pattern, which are crucial in selecting the right running shoes.
Results vary, but many runners notice improvements within a few weeks to a couple of months when consistently following the recommendations.
There are no cancellation fees or 24-hour notice requirements. Just give us a call if you can’t make it to your appointment.
A doctor’s referral is typically not required to visit us unless your condition is associated with Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Injury, Veterans Affairs, or a Medicare Enhanced Primary Care plan. In most cases, you can directly schedule an appointment as all our physiotherapists are primary contact practitioners, capable of providing comprehensive care without the need for a referral.
To access physiotherapy services through Medicare, you must have a referral from your GP under the Chronic Disease Management Plan, often referred to as an Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC). This plan is required for Medicare coverage when seeing a physiotherapist.
For more information on eligibility and how to claim, read our blog explaining how medicare can be used for physio.
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