Running Analysis & Performance Assessment
Optimize Your Run
Whether you're training for your first 5K or preparing for your next marathon, how you move matters. At Creekside Performance Center, our Running Performance Assessment helps runners improve efficiency, prevent injuries, and perform at their best.
Our physical therapy team performs a detailed evaluation of your running mechanics, strength, and mobility to identify the factors that may be limiting performance or contributing to pain.
Comprehensive Running Performance Assessment
Your assessment is led by our physical therapy team and includes a full evaluation of the key factors that influence running performance and injury risk.
Assessment Includes:
Range of Motion Evaluation
- Hip mobility
- Ankle dorsiflexion
- Pelvic and spinal movement
- Joint restrictions that impact stride mechanics
Treadmill Gait Analysis
- High-quality treadmill video analysis
- Stride mechanics and cadence
- Foot strike pattern
- Hip and knee control during stance phase
Functional Movement Testing
- Single-leg stability
- Balance and neuromuscular control
- Dynamic movement patterns used in running
Strength Testing
- Hip and glute strength
- Core stability
- Lower extremity strength imbalances
Detailed Results + Personalized Plan
After your assessment, you’ll receive:
✔ A clear explanation of your running mechanics
✔ Identification of movement limitations or asymmetries
✔ A customized corrective exercise program
✔ Recommendations to improve efficiency, speed, and durability
Your personalized plan is designed to help you:
- Reduce injury risk
- Improve running efficiency
- Increase power and endurance
- Run longer with less pain
Who This Assessment Is For
This evaluation is ideal for runners who:
- Experience knee, hip, foot, or shin pain while running
- Want to improve performance or running efficiency
- Are training for races
- Are returning to running after an injury
- Want a professional gait analysis instead of guesswork
We work with runners of all levels, including:
- Recreational runners
- Distance runners
- Trail runners
- Youth and high school athletes
- Competitive endurance athletes
What to Expect at Your Visit
Your visit typically lasts 60-90 minutes and includes:
- Movement and mobility screening
- Strength and stability testing
- Treadmill running analysis
- Review of findings with the therapist
- Customized exercise plan
Please bring running shoes you normally train in.
Running Assessment Cost
Running Performance Assessment — $175
Includes a full movement analysis, treadmill gait evaluation, and personalized exercise program.
Schedule Your Running Assessment
Ready to run stronger and smarter?
Schedule your Running Performance Assessment with our front desk staff
📞 920-459-9090