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Running · Bay Area

Built for runners. Backed by real data.

Most runners are guessing why they hurt. We don't. 3D biomechanics and force plate testing show exactly what's breaking down — then DPTs who run turn the data into a plan. Over 1,500 runners and counting.

Most runners are guessing why they hurt. We don't. 3D biomechanics and force plate testing show exactly what's breaking down — then DPTs who run turn the data into a plan. Over 1,500 runners and counting.

Runner on pressure-mapping treadmill with sensors
The Running Lab Motion capture + gait analysis
1,500+
Runners helped
1st
Gait lab · Bay Area

Partnered with the Bay Area's top running teams.

RaceMob
Silicon Valley Triathlon Club
Running Revolution
Team Hydration
Team Enduro Coaching
Girls on the Run Silicon Valley

Does this sound like you?

Runners deserve specialists. Not generalists.

Our running program

Everything we offer runners, in one place.

Combines specialized services based on where you are and what you need.

Runner on pressure-mapping treadmill with sensors

3D Running Gait Analysis

2h stride analysis · 3D motion sensors, EMG, 5k-sensor pressure treadmill.

Doctor of Physical Therapy working with a runner in the clinic

Physical Therapy for Runners

1-on-1 with DPT + live biofeedback (EMG, video, force plate).

Shockwave therapy being applied on an ankle

Shockwave + EMTT Therapy

FDA-approved for chronic tendons that won't heal: plantar fasciitis, Achilles, patellar, IT band.

Force plate data visualization for return-to-sport testing

Injury Risk Assessment

Risk score vs 50,000+ athletes · 8 biomechanical tests.

The tech that makes this different

Research-grade equipment you will not 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
Muscle EMG and pressure data visualization
Muscle EMG
5,000-sensor pressure treadmill in the gait lab
5k-sensor treadmill

How it works

Three steps. No guessing.

  1. 1
    Tell us where you are.

    Injured, post-op, training for a race — we match the right service.

  2. 2
    Get real insights from real data.

    A full evaluation finds the actual cause of pain or plateau.

  3. 3
    Run forward.

    Personalized plan based on what your data shows.

Real runners, real results

Runners who stopped guessing.

★★★★★

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

Stop running on borrowed time.

30 min · 1-on-1 with a DPT · see the lab · find your right service.

Quick answers

Good questions runners ask.

I am already injured. Where do I start?

For most injured runners, a Running Gait Analysis is the best starting point because it finds the cause of the injury in your stride. Your Doctor of PT will also determine if shockwave + EMTT therapy makes sense as part of your plan. Start with the free Discovery Visit and we will recommend the right path.

I am not injured. Is this still for me?

Yes. Many runners come to us for performance. Gait analysis, strength testing, and injury risk assessment help you train smarter, avoid future injury, and hit performance goals.

How is this different from other sports PT clinics?

Most PT clinics use a stopwatch and a phone camera. We use research-grade biomechanics technology (3D motion capture, EMG, pressure-mapping treadmill, force plates) to find the actual cause of pain or inefficiency. Plus, every session is a full hour with a Doctor of PT.

Do I have to come in person?

For a full gait analysis, yes. For ongoing PT and consults, we offer both in-person and virtual options. We also have a Virtual Gait Analysis for runners outside the Bay Area.

Can you work with ultrarunners, triathletes, or beginners?

Yes to all. We have worked with ultrarunners, Ironman triathletes, post-surgery runners, high schoolers, and first-time marathoners. The technology scales with you.

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.