Clinical Running Gait Analysis

Why every runner can benefit from a clinical running gait analysis

Running-related injuries impact 60-80% of runners each year and strongly impact the goal attainment and lifestyle of runners of all ages and abilities. 

At Front Runner Physiotherapy, our team are pioneering experts in gait analysis, having been trusted by the running community for over two decades and through countless thousands of gait analysis sessions.  

From beginner to Olympian, from Junior to Master, our team can provide a comprehensive analysis of your gait & provide recommendations to address identified faults and areas for improvement. 

    • Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints) 
      Pain along the inside of the shin bone from repetitive stress, often linked to training errors, footwear, or biomechanics. 

    • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee) 
      Pain around or behind the kneecap, typically aggravated by running downhill, stairs, or prolonged sitting. 

    • Achilles Tendinopathy 
      Pain, stiffness, or thickening in the Achilles tendon from overuse, sudden load increases, or calf muscle imbalances. 

    • Plantar Fasciopathy (Heel Pain) 
      Sharp heel pain, often worse in the morning or after long runs, caused by overload of the plantar fascia tissue. 

    • Iliotibial Band (ITB) Compression Syndrome 
      Outer knee pain from the friction of the ITB against the femur is common in long-distance runners and is linked to hip control deficits. 

  • Our expert physiotherapy team will aim to ensure your technique, training load, strength and movement quality are optimised to improve performance while reducing injury risk. 

    Beyond the initial analysis, our team can become a trusted partner in the longitudinal improvement of your gait quality and adaptability through ongoing exercise prescription and education. 

Our approach

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    Assess your technique

    We analyse your running gait to spot imbalances or inefficiencies that increase injury risk and limit performance.

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    Review your training

    We examine your short- and long-term training loads to understand how frequency, volume, and intensity may contribute to injury.

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    Identify risk areas

    We consider your injury history to pinpoint vulnerable areas and build these into your personalised management plan.

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    Plan your progress

    We design a tailored roadmap covering technique, footwear, strength, mobility, and training to help you reach your goals.

Meet your clinical running gait analysis experts

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    Rafael Baugh

    MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Global-level athlete and physiotherapist with 20+ years’ experience and over 10,000 gait analyses, an expert in biomechanics. Raf has a unique insight into the biomechanical, physiological and psychological factors at play in running-related injury and performance

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    Abby Dixon

    SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST

    With over 20 years of experience as a physiotherapist, running coach, and ultra-marathon runner herself, Abby brings a wealth of expertise to all who seek her guidance.

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    Luke Parker

    PHYSIOTHERAPIST

    With a background as an athletics coach and a former high-level track & field athlete himself, Luke brings an array of practical experience and insights to his approach to running and running-related injuries.

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    Phoebe Freeman

    SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPIST

    Phoebe has clinical expertise in endurance sport biomechanics as well as being a high level triathlete herself (competed at Age-Group 70.3 Ironman Triathlon World Championships).

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    Tom Papathanassiou

    PHYSIOTHERAPIST

    Tom combines his background in athletics and team sport with a detailed understanding of biomechanics and lower-limb performance, making him a valued member of Front Runner’s running-specialist team.

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    Jack Andringa-Bate

    SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST

    With a research focus on hamstring function and neuromuscular adaptation, Jack applies advanced gait analysis to improve efficiency, reduce injury risk, and enhance performance for runners at every level.

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