Running Analysis

Are you interested in a running analysis? ... Here is what you can expect

Although it is often thought of as a simple activity, running is one of the more complex activities that our bodies can perform. Running requires complex movement patterns across multiple joints and muscles in our bodies. These movement patterns are performed in all three planes of motion, with each joint and muscle's movement dependent on the muscles and joints above and below it.

It is estimated that 65% of all runners experience running-related injuries each year. When you run with specific strength and flexibility, you can run with optimal speed and efficiency while avoiding recurrent injuries, pain and discomfort. Since pain & symptoms in one area can be influenced by the muscles and joints above and below that area, the cause of the symptom could lie in a different area than the pain.

Return2Sport takes a multi-dimensional approach to the treatment and prevention of running injuries. Our running assessments encompass a range of evaluations and analysis, including:

• Running history – includes evaluation of both previous and current injuries

• Biomechanical assessment – includes a selective functional movement assessment to determine how your anatomical structure, muscle flexibility & strength may influence the way you run

• Body & foot structure analysis – evaluates joint integrity and foot biomechanics.

• Running video analysis – assesses factors such as foot strike, knee angle, stride length, leg backswing, shoulder position, arm swing, and posture to identify inefficiencies & potential issues.

Our comprehensive evaluation sets the framework for a customized program that includes the appropriate direct "hands on" treatment as well as some individual stretching exercises that you can do at home.

The bottom line – our running analysis can help you achieve your short and long term rehabilitation, fitness and wellness goals.

*PLEASE WEAR FORM FITTING DARK RUNNING CLOTHING AND BRING RUNNING SNEAKERS FOR MOTION ANALYSIS*

A Message From Founder of Return2Sport, Matthew Gerdes PT, DPT,

Are you frustrated by the pain you have when you run? Are you disappointed because the pain is holding you back from doing what you love and the workouts and sport you love? Years ago, I was just like you, frustrated by the pain that was limiting my life.  I personally was plagued with multiple knee injuries robbing me of my chance to play college basketball, so I set out to learn how to rehabilitate my own injuries. In the process, I have returned to running (5ks, halfsmarathons, and marathons), half ironmans, tough mudders, surfing, snowboarding, and basketball.

It became my mission to keep as many youth and experienced runners and athletes confidently competing and training at their highest level in the sports they love.

You don’t have to sacrifice the lifestyle you desire/ and the sports you love over problems that can be fixed. 

That’s why we made this free guide just for you. 

You see, everyone with running injuries at the Jersey Shore asks us the same questions… 

● Why does it hurt so much when I run? (I don’t even know what I did…) 

● Why isn’t this pain when I run going away? 

● Am I going to have to live with this pain forever? 

We have good news: you don’t have to “live with it”. There is still more that can be done and we’re here to show you the way.

 Most people get stuck trying to make a decision about what to do next. They go days, weeks, months (even years!) without taking action.

 The one thing we can guarantee is that by doing nothing, your pain when you run won’t get better.

 So the next important thing is to take action.