Running Analysis
Kevlar Performance Burlington
Move better. Get stronger. Stay active.
A running analysis is a detailed assessment of your running form, biomechanics, and movement patterns to identify inefficiencies, weaknesses, or imbalances that may be contributing to pain or limiting your performance. At Kevlar Performance & Rehab in Burlington, we use running analysis to help runners of all levels—whether you're training for a marathon, returning from injury, or just starting out—understand how your body moves and what you can do to run stronger, faster, and pain-free.
Running Analysis | Burlington
How It Works
A running analysis at Kevlar Performance & Rehab combines video recording, movement assessment, and hands-on evaluation to give you a complete picture of how you run. We film you running from multiple angles—usually on a treadmill or outdoors—and then break down your form frame by frame to identify areas that need attention.
We assess:
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Foot strike pattern and ground contact time
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Hip, knee, and ankle alignment during each phase of your gait
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Cadence (steps per minute) and stride length
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Core stability and posture while running
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Muscle imbalances, tightness, or weakness that affect your form
After the analysis, we review the findings with you and explain what we saw, why it matters, and what we recommend. This might include strength exercises, mobility work, adjustments to your training plan, or hands-on treatment like physiotherapy, chiropractic care, or massage therapy to address underlying issues.
Conditions We Treat
Running analysis is useful for addressing a wide range of running-related injuries and performance concerns, including:
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Runner's knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome)
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IT band syndrome
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Shin splints
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Achilles tendonitis
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Plantar fasciitis
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Hip pain or hip flexor strain
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Lower back pain from running
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Chronic calf tightness or cramping
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Recurring injuries that won't go away
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Performance plateaus or inefficient running form
If you've been dealing with pain that shows up during or after runs, or if you want to improve your speed and endurance without getting hurt, a running analysis can help you figure out what's holding you back.
What Treatment Includes
When you book a running analysis at Kevlar Performance & Rehab, here's what to expect:
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Initial assessment – We discuss your running history, training volume, goals, and any pain or injury concerns.
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Video gait analysis – You run on a treadmill or outside while we record your movement from the front, side, and back.
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Biomechanical evaluation – We assess your strength, flexibility, and joint mobility to identify contributing factors.
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Frame-by-frame review – We walk you through the video, pointing out patterns and explaining what they mean for your body.
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Personalized recommendations – You leave with a clear plan that may include strengthening exercises, mobility drills, cueing for form adjustments, or referral to one of our practitioners for hands-on treatment.
If treatment is needed, we integrate your running analysis findings into a full care plan. That might include physiotherapy to address muscle imbalances, chiropractic care for alignment and joint mobility, or massage therapy to release tension and support recovery. We don't just hand you a report—we work with you to implement the changes that will actually make a difference.
Who We Work With
We work with runners at every level. Whether you're a competitive athlete chasing a personal record, a recreational runner training for your first 10K, or someone getting back into running after time off or injury, a running analysis can help you move better and stay healthy.
Common reasons people come in for a running analysis:
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Chronic pain or injury that keeps coming back
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Wanting to improve speed, endurance, or efficiency
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Returning to running after a break or injury
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Preparing for a race or increasing mileage
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Curious about their form and whether anything needs to change
At Kevlar Performance & Rehab in Burlington, our team includes physiotherapists, chiropractors, and strength coaches who understand running mechanics and injury prevention. We don't just analyze—we treat, strengthen, and support you through the process.
Book a running analysis at Kevlar Performance & Rehab and find out what your body needs to run stronger.
