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Running Gait Analysis · Bay Area

Still getting injured every training block? Find out why, with real data instead of guesses.

2-hour gait analysis with 3D sensors, cameras, and pressure-mapping treadmill. Free 30-min Discovery Visit.

Our 2-hour Running Gait Analysis uses 3D motion sensors, high-speed cameras, and a pressure-mapping treadmill to pinpoint what's causing your pain or holding back your performance. Start with a free 30-minute Discovery Visit to see how it works.

Patient on instrumented pressure-mapping treadmill during gait analysis
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Gait lab · Bay Area

Does this sound like you?

Running isn't the problem. Not knowing why you're breaking down is.

Running gait analysis, rebuilt around biomechanics

A full biomechanical picture of you as a runner.

Joint angles, foot landing, force impact, stride symmetry, cadence, ground contact time. A full picture of what's happening in your stride.

Patient on instrumented pressure-mapping treadmill during gait analysis

3D running analysis

Joint angles, foot landing, force impact, stride symmetry, cadence, ground contact time. A full biomechanical picture of you as a runner.

3D motion sensors capturing running gait

Expert interpretation

Our gait specialists don't just show you the data. They explain what's happening, why it's happening, and what to change.

Running gait analysis visual

Live feedback to actually fix it

Visual and auditory cues while you're running help you retrain your stride in the lab. This is how form changes actually stick.

The tech that makes this different

Research-grade equipment you won't find at a typical PT clinic.

3D motion sensors capturing running gait
3D motion sensors
Movement data screenshot from high-speed camera analysis
High-speed cameras
5,000-sensor pressure treadmill in the gait lab
Pressure-mapping treadmill
Running gait flip analysis
Stride analysis

How it works

Three steps. No guessing.

  1. 1
    Tell us your story.

    Your running history, injuries, goals, upcoming races.

  2. 2
    Data collection and analysis.

    A 2-hour session with the best biomechanics technology in the Bay Area.

  3. 3
    Create a plan.

    A detailed, research-backed training progression with specific sessions, exercises, and milestones.

Real runners, real results

Runners who found out why.

★★★★★

After three failed PT attempts elsewhere, the gait analysis here finally found the root cause of my recurring Achilles tendinopathy. The 3D motion capture showed a hip drop I had no idea about. Six weeks later I PR'd at my first ultra. Worth every minute.

Sylvie D.
★★★★★

Came here post-ACL reconstruction. The return-to-run protocol was data-driven and personalized in a way my previous PT wasn't. The force plate numbers told us exactly when I was ready. Ran my first marathon 11 months after surgery.

Katelyn M.
★★★★★

The running gait analysis is unlike anything I've seen. They use a treadmill with 5,000 pressure sensors plus high-speed cameras. The report was detailed and actually actionable — specific drills, cadence target, everything. My stride efficiency is measurably better.

Marcus T.
★★★★★

Struggled with shin splints through 2 training blocks. Shockwave therapy plus the gait retraining they prescribed fixed it in 4 weeks. They don't just blast the area with modalities — they find WHY it's happening. Running pain-free for the first time in 18 months.

Elena B.
★★★★★

Training for IRONMAN and the injury risk assessment flagged an asymmetry I hadn't noticed. They compared my numbers against 50,000+ athletes. Addressed it over 8 weeks of targeted strength work. Finished the race healthy — first time ever.

Devin O.

The free discovery visit

Ready to stop running on borrowed time?

Book your free 30-minute Discovery Visit. Meet a gait specialist, see the lab, and find out if a full gait analysis is right for you.

Quick answers

Good questions runners ask.

What's the difference between a Discovery Visit and a Gait Analysis?

The Discovery Visit is a free 30-minute conversation and tour. The Gait Analysis is a full 2-hour assessment with data collection and treatment. We recommend starting with the DV.

How long does a full Running Gait Analysis take?

2 hours. That covers your subjective history, tech setup, data capture, full biomechanical review, PT testing, initial treatment, and a custom action plan.

What tech do you use?

3D motion sensors (IMUs), high-speed cameras, muscle EMG for biofeedback, a dynamometer for strength, and a specialized treadmill with 5,000 pressure sensors measuring landing forces, cadence, stride length, stride width, and foot contact pressure.

Do I need to be injured to benefit?

No. Many runners come to us for performance. To get faster, more efficient, and prevent future injury. Real data helps you improve whether you're in pain or not.

How does payment work? Do you accept insurance?

We're cash-pay only — we don't accept insurance, and that's intentional. Insurance-based PT caps session time and dictates treatment. Our cash model lets us spend a full hour one-on-one with you each session, use the research-grade technology that actually works, and build a plan around your goals. We work in personalized care packages tailored to what you need, with transparent pricing discussed during your free Discovery Visit.

The team

Meet our specialists.

Doctors of Physical Therapy and certified specialists across San Jose, Santa Clara, and Pleasanton.

Where to find us

Three Bay Area locations.

Three Competitive Edge clinics across the Bay Area: San Jose, Santa Clara, and Pleasanton

Start here

Schedule a free 30 min on-site session with a PT.