Running Clinic
Our state-of-the-art running clinic includes:
Comprehensive Videotaped Running Gait Analysis
You cannot properly treat or prevent running injuries without understanding why you are getting injured or
what mechanics may lead to injury. Videotaped running gait analysis is the best way to learn about how you run
and how you can improve your biomechanics to treat and/or prevent injury.
Video gait analysis involves taking and analyzing slow motion video of your full body running gait from different angles and assessing how each joint is moving, evaluating your limb alignment and stability, and examining how your body accommodates the stresses of running. We will compare your values to normative values found in the most recent research. We will provide suggestions on how to decrease stress to vulnerable joints and give you gait retraining strategies as well as a comprehensive program to address your weaknesses and reduce your risk of injury.
Running Toward Excellence Program (injury prevention program)
In our Running Toward Excellence program a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy will complete a(n):
- Comprehensive videotaped running gait analysis (see previous page)
- Full biomechanical evaluation including testing the length and strength of your running muscles, the proper movement of your joints, balance, and dynamic stability.
- Assessment of your strengths, weaknesses, and risk for injury.
- Comprehensive injury risk reduction program customized to your specific needs and will progress your program as you improve.
Alter-G Antigravity Treadmill
We are the only clinic in Northern Arizona with onsite access to the Alter-G treadmill. The Alter-G treadmill allows users to run/walk in a reduced gravity environment (down to 20% of your body weight), enabling you to run faster and longer with reduced stress to your body and joints. It is used by numerous sports teams and Olympians to enhance training and rehabilitation. more info
Running Rehabilitation Program
Many common treatments for runners deal with the symptoms of your injury and may not treat the underlying cause, resulting in reoccurring injury. Physical Therapists are specially trained in biomechanics and our therapists have advanced training in running gait analysis and in the rehabilitation of runners with a focus on the source of your injury. Our Physical Therapists will assess the underlying causes of your injury, walk you through strategies to decrease the inherent mechanical stresses of running, and build up your body's ability to better withstand those stresses to run pain free again.
In our Running Rehab program a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy will complete a(n):
- Comprehensive videotaped running gait analysis
- Full biomechanical evaluation including testing the length and strength of your running muscles, the proper movement of your joints, balance, and dynamic stability.
- Assessment of the underlying causes to your running injury.
- Comprehensive therapy program customized to your specific strengths and weaknesses to reduce your pain and return you to running. We will walk you through and progress your rehabilitation program as you improve.
- Alter-G Antigravity Treadmill Training as necessary
Testimonials:
"The guys at Carter Rehab were great! I went in for a running gait analysis and came away with so much more. I now know how I'm running and have exercises and strategies to improve my running gait and strength. All runners need to head over to Carter to better understand the way they run."
-Michael Anderson
Former ASU XC Runner
"Thanks to Carter Rehabilitation, I'm running consistently again for the first time in years. Through the use of their state-of-the-art tools and rehabilitation methods, I've finally found the right combination to get strong and stay healthy."
-Seth Watkins
NAU All American Runner
"I ran collegiate track and was constantly dealing with injuries. The running analysis at Carter Rehab uncovered several asymmetries that we have been able to correct, and I am back to running pain free. I wish I would have done this years ago."
-Rebecca Nelson
University of Arizona Track and Field
"Few things compare to the feeling of running after years of not having the ability. Carter Rehab and the Alter-G have been a true gift to me."
-Brooke Alden
Recreational Runner
The running analysis provided by (Mike Hardwick/Carter Rehab) is the most comprehensive I have seen anywhere. Even the experienced runner will learn things about their gait, posture and risk for injury that will be valuable in their training.