Video gait analysis, biomechanical screening, and individualized training corrections — so you run faster, farther, and with less injury risk.
You love running, but something isn’t right. Maybe your knees ache after every long run. Maybe you’ve hit a plateau and can’t get faster no matter how hard you train. Maybe you keep getting the same injury — shin splints, IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis — and you’re told to “just rest.” Rest doesn’t fix the biomechanical reason you got injured in the first place.
A running assessment at Move to Motion identifies the specific movement patterns, strength deficits, and gait inefficiencies causing your pain or limiting your performance. Our physiotherapists use video gait analysis combined with a comprehensive physical assessment to build a picture of how your body moves — then prescribe targeted corrections. We treat runners from 5K beginners to ultramarathon veterans across Surrey, Newton, North Delta, Cloverdale, and White Rock. Combined with prehab programming and custom orthotics when needed, we optimize the entire system — not just one body part.
Anterior knee pain caused by poor hip control, weak quads, or excessive pronation. Gait retraining and strengthening resolve it. Knee pain →
Medial tibial stress syndrome from overstriding, rapid mileage increases, or poor shock absorption. Load management and cadence correction are key.
Lateral knee pain in distance runners. Usually driven by hip weakness and crossover gait. Targeted hip strengthening resolves most cases.
Morning heel pain that worsens with mileage. Gait analysis reveals the loading pattern. Shockwave therapy and orthotics accelerate recovery. Foot pain →
Mid-portion or insertional Achilles pain from inadequate calf strength relative to training load. Progressive loading protocols are the gold standard. Ankle pain →
The hidden driver behind most running injuries. Weak gluteus medius causes knee valgus, hip drop, and inefficient running mechanics.
Your session begins with a detailed running history — training volume, pace, terrain, shoe type, injury history, and goals. We then perform a comprehensive physical assessment: hip and ankle range of motion, single-leg balance, calf and quad strength testing, core stability, and foot mechanics.
Next comes the video gait analysis. You run on a treadmill at your normal training pace while we capture slow-motion video from multiple angles. We analyze cadence, foot strike pattern, knee alignment, hip drop, trunk rotation, and arm swing. The video is reviewed with you in real-time so you can see exactly what’s happening. You leave with a personalized correction plan including cue-based gait retraining drills, strengthening exercises, and training modifications.
Not at all. Many runners use assessments proactively to improve efficiency, prevent injury, and break through performance plateaus. You don’t need to be in pain to benefit.
Bring your running shoes (current pair and an older pair if possible), running shorts or tights, and any orthotics you currently use. If you use a running watch or GPS data, bring your recent training logs.
A comprehensive running assessment takes 60 minutes. This includes the physical assessment, video gait analysis, video review, and personalized program prescription.
Yes. Running assessments performed by a registered physiotherapist are covered by most extended health plans as a physiotherapy visit. We direct-bill all major insurers.
Only if the evidence supports it. We assess how your current shoes interact with your foot mechanics and gait. Sometimes a shoe change helps — sometimes the issue is strength or technique, not footwear. If orthotics are indicated, we offer custom orthotics at our clinic.
No Referral Needed · ICBC & WorkSafeBC Accepted · Direct Billing to All Major Insurers