Running Clinic
Physical Therapy Department
2360 Clay Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-600-5860
e-mail: running@sutterhealth.org

Why Run?

Running is one of the oldest sports, dating back to the first marathons in ancient Athens. Over the past several years, running has grown in popularity. Many reasons contribute to this recent surge in running as the recreational sport of choice. Running is convenient and can be done safely in most areas. It’s a relatively low-cost sport and boosts several physiological, as well as psychological benefits including, relieving stress, controlling depression, weight reduction, blood pressure control, improved cardiovascular fitness, and improved self esteem.

How we can help

Running accounts for over 1.5 million injuries annually, according to the American Sports Data. Through the course of their running careers, 50 to 70% of runners are likely to sustain at least one running related injury. Due to the repetitive nature of the sport, and the compressive loads sustained through the joints, (greater than 2-3x body weight) overuse injuries, affecting the hip, knee, ankle and foot, are the most common. Achieving a fluid and mechanically sound running cycle is critical to injury prevention. Establishing a good muscular balance in the lower legs improves efficiency and lengthens your running career.

What to expect

The Comprehensive Running Evaluation includes a 60-minute biomechanical examination of your running technique performed by a trained physical therapist running specialist. Your running gait will be analyzed using state-of-the-art Dartfish video analysis and force plate statistics. A complete musculoskeletal examination is also performed. At the conclusion of the evaluation, the therapist will identify any potential areas for improvement and make appropriate recommendations and structure an individualized exercise program tailored specifically for you based on the evaluation.

Program benefits

Our team of experienced physical therapists are trained in running and gait analysis and are experts in biomechanical assessment and evaluation.

State-of-the-art equipment including Contemplas treadmill-force plate integration and Dartfish video analysis.

Patients receive their biomechanical assessment DVD reviewed by you and your therapist.

Therapist training guidelines education and instruction, as well as training protocol formulate to maximize running efficiency and training goals achievement.

One follow-up appointment is included with the Comprehensive Initial Evaluation. Individual follow-up appointments are available.

Initial Comprehensive Running Evaluation with Follow-up Session
60-minute evaluation: $150 plus a
30-minute follow-up session: Included

Musculoskeletal examination of your tissues length, strength and function.

Biomechanical evaluation using Dartfish video running analysis with force plate integration.

Assessment summary with footwear and training recommendations.

Individualized exercise program development.

Follow-up examination within one month after the initial evaluation.

Running Evaluation with Video Gait Analysis
60-minute evaluation: $100

Musculoskeletal examination of your tissues length, strength and function.

Biomechanical evaluation using Dartfish video running analysis.

Same day interpretation of video analysis.

Exercise program set-up and training/footwear recommendations provided.

Follow-up sessions: $60