Clinical Running Gait Analysis in Manchester

Identify the root cause of your running pain and move better with expert gait analysis in Manchester.

Specialist Sports Osteopath Providing Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis, and Effective Hands-On Treatment for Pain Relief and Injury Recovery

Running Injuries Slowing You Down? A Clinical Gait Analysis Could Be the Key.

From shin splints to runner’s knee, most running injuries don’t happen by chance. They’re often the result of inefficient movement patterns, overload, or underlying imbalances. A clinical gait analysis goes beyond footwear advice — it uncovers the root causes of pain and performance issues so you can run further, faster, and with less risk of injury.

At Holland Osteopathy, our clinical gait analysis is tailored specifically to runners. With a background in both competitive sport and osteopathic training, I combine movement science with hands-on assessment to understand how your body moves and why problems arise. Whether you're returning from injury, training for an event, or trying to prevent issues before they start, this is an essential tool in your running toolkit.

Common Running Injuries We Help With:

  • Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)

  • Bone Stress Injuries (Tibia, Metatarsals, Femur)

  • Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Joint Syndrome – PFJS)

  • IT Band Syndrome

  • Achilles Tendinopathy

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • Calf Strain or Cramping

  • Gluteal Tendinopathy

  • Hamstring Tendinopathy

  • Hip Pain and Pelvic Control Issues

  • Recurring Ankle Sprains or Instability

These issues often stem from biomechanical overload — such as poor hip control, an excessively long stride, or asymmetrical gait patterns. Left unchecked, they can lead to compensations elsewhere in the body, increasing the risk of longer-term breakdown.

What to Expect From a Clinical Gait Analysis Appointment:

1. Full Case History:

  • Training history and goals

  • Details of current or past injuries

  • Load management and recovery habits

2. Biomechanical Assessment:

  • Video analysis of your running — carried out outdoors to observe your natural stride in a real-world setting, helping us identify movement patterns that may not appear on a treadmill.

  • Joint mobility, muscle strength, and control tests

  • Footstrike pattern, cadence, stride length evaluation

3. Hands-On Osteopathic Assessment:

  • Identify restrictions or imbalances in key areas like the hips, pelvis, spine, and ankles

  • Treat areas of dysfunction to improve movement efficiency

4. Personalised Treatment & Rehab Plan:

  • Tailored running-specific rehab exercises

  • Running specific movement cues to help retrain patterns

  • Advice on running volume, pace, footwear, and surface

  • Manual therapy or acupuncture if needed to speed up recovery

What to Bring:

  • Wear clothes you can comfortably run in

  • Bring your current running shoes (just one pair is fine)

  • If possible, wear shorts or leggings that allow us to see your ankles clearly

Duration:
Your first appointment will typically last 45–60 minutes, giving us time for both assessment and treatment.

Ready to run pain-free and perform at your best?
Book your gait analysis today and take the next step towards smarter, stronger running.

If you have any questions or would like to find out more, feel free to get in touch on 07897 016 713.