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Running Mechanics Analysis

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The HSS Running Mechanics Analysis is a biomechanical assessment that aims to identify factors leading to performance deficits and injury risk in runners or triathletes of any age or skill level. This analysis can benefit any type of runner, whether you’re an endurance athlete or team sport athlete, to help reduce the risk of injury and/or improve performance.

This comprehensive analysis includes:

  • Musculoskeletal assessment to identify any flexibility, stability, or strength limitations that may impact your running form
  • Dartfish 2-D Video analysis utilizing state-of-the-art software to capture your running form from various angles  
  • Comprehensive report highlighting relevant findings and personalized recommendations to make improvements
  • Option to return for a discounted 60 minute follow up training session with one of our exercise physiologists

Benefits include:

  • Improved running mechanics by addressing limitations in strength, mobility, and/or running form
  • Identification of faulty mechanics that may contribute to overuse injury or compromise running performance
  • Customization of an individualized home exercise program

Running Mechanics Assessment: $320 

If you want to further examine your running performance, we have two packages available to you!

Basic Running Package: $730

Take your running to the next level with a 2-part analysis in this comprehensive baseline package.

  • A Running Mechanics Assessment to gain a better understanding of how you run and opportunities for performance improvement and injury reduction
  • An Advanced Metabolic Profile to identify precise training paces and heart rates and the potential to maximize race day performance

Elite Running Package: $1,175

  • A Running Mechanics Assessment to gain a better understanding of how you run and opportunities for performance improvement and injury reduction
  • An Advanced Metabolic Profile to identify precise training paces and heart rates and the potential to maximize race day performance
  • A Nutrition Consultation with a Registered Dietician provides to leverage the data from your metabolic test to strategize optimal fueling strategies and improve metabolic efficiency
  • A 1 on 1 training session with an exercise physiologist who will address any strength and mobility deficits identified with a customized strength training home exercise plan

Locations

Tisch Sports Performance Center
525 East 71st Street, Ground Floor
New York, NY 10021 
646.797.8005

HSS Pediatric Rehabilitation & Young Athlete Center
510 East 74th Street
New York, NY 10021
212.606.1137

HSS Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Performance
148 39th Street, 7th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11232
646.422.5900

HSS Westchester Rehabilitation and Performance
1133 Westchester Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605
914.821.9100

Questions? Connect to our experts. sportsperformance@hss.edu
 

Running Mechanics Analysis Service Provided By

Kate Baird, MA, ACSM-CEP, CSCS
Exercise Physiology

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Allison Greer, PT, DPT, SCS
Physical Therapy

Christian Lopez PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapy

Yukiko Matsuzaki PT, DPT, OCS, SCS
Pediatric Physical Therapy

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