3D Gait assessment
3D Gait Analysis for Runners in Howard County, MD – Optimize Your Running Mechanics
At Without Limits PT & Performance, we offer state-of-the-art 3D gait analysis for runners looking to improve performance, prevent injury, and move more efficiently. Unlike traditional video analysis, our 3D gait assessment uses advanced motion capture technology to provide precise, real-time data on how your body moves while running. We evaluate joint angles, stride length, cadence, ground reaction forces, and asymmetries that may be contributing to pain or poor mechanics.
Whether you’re recovering from a running injury or aiming to shave seconds off your race time, our physical therapists and performance specialists use 3D gait data to design personalized rehab and training plans based on your unique biomechanics. This allows us to identify faulty movement patterns, muscular imbalances, and areas of inefficiency that may lead to injuries such as shin splints, IT band syndrome, Achilles tendonitis, or stress fractures.
Ideal for runners of all levels—from beginners to elite—our 3D running gait analysis is a key tool for unlocking improved performance, longevity, and injury prevention.
What You’ll Learn from a Helix 3D Gait Assessment
What You’ll Learn from a Helix 3D Gait Assessment
What You’ll Learn from a Helix 3D Gait Assessment
- Joint Loading & Asymmetries – Understand how forces are distributed through your hips, knees, and ankles with each stride.
- Stride Mechanics & Cadence – Learn how your step length, foot strike pattern, and cadence affect your efficiency and injury risk.
- Muscle Imbalances & Compensation Patterns – Spot overused or underactive muscle groups contributing to pain or poor form.
- Ground Reaction Forces & Impact Load – See how your body absorbs shock and where excessive forces may be leading to issues like shin splints, plantar fasciitis, or IT band syndrome.
- Customized Recommendations – Receive a personalized report and a targeted plan that may include strength training, mobility work, technique drills, and corrective exercises based on your data.
How the Helix 3D Gait Assessment Works
What You’ll Learn from a Helix 3D Gait Assessment
What You’ll Learn from a Helix 3D Gait Assessment
- Initial Intake & Movement Screening – We'll discuss your running history, injury history, goals, and training background.
- 3D Motion Capture Setup – Reflective markers are placed on key anatomical points to track joint and limb movement in real time.
- Treadmill Run Analysis – You’ll run on a treadmill at your typical training pace while the Helix system records your movement from multiple planes.
- Data Interpretation & Review – We break down your results with visual models and graphs to help you understand exactly how you're moving.
- Action Plan – You’ll leave with a custom rehab, strength, or training program designed to help you run stronger, reduce injury risk, and reach your performance goals.