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Running AnalysisIn Fort Collins, Windsor & surrounding cities

At Colorado in Motion, we want to keep you running!

In addition to a specifically designed exercise program to make you a faster and stronger runner, we also offer a running gait analysis. Using the latest technology, we are able to evaluate how you run and make recommendations for improving your running speed and efficiency, while also reducing your risk of injury.

Additionally, this assessment can be a valuable tool to help treat many running conditions, including:

  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
  • IT Band Syndrome
  • Shin Splints
  • Chronic Low-Back Pain
  • Chronic Hamstring Strain
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Heel Pain
  • Achilles Tendinitis/Tendonosis

Video analysis allows our expert clinicians to assist runners to enhance proficiency and decrease the risk of future injury. In addition to a full examination, video analysis allows us to give the patient-specific recommendations with individual exercise to correct faulty mechanics and improve running performance.

Heel-first contact leads to increased stress throughout the knee and ankle, which leads to common conditions, including patellofemoral pain syndrome.

Significant “lateral whip” creates increased stress at the knee.

Increased hip drop from decreased hip strength can contribute toward knee, ankle, and plantar heel pain.

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Who Benefits From Running Analysis at Colorado in Motion?

Any runner, amateur to professional, can benefit tremendously from Running Analysis at Colorado in Motion.

The Colorado in Motion Difference

Specialty-Level Care

Target your discomfort at the source with a customized treatment plan.

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Caring Physical Therapists

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Running Analysis Treatment Locations

Old Town Fort Collins (Magnolia)

210 W Magnolia St
Fort Collins, CO 80521-2915
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Old Town North (Hickory)

331 Hickory St.
Building 2 STE 130
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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South Fort Collins (Harmony)

115 E Harmony Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525-3280
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Windsor

1555 Main Street
STE A-4 & 5
Windsor, CO 80550
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East Fort Collins

3744 Timberline Road, Ste. 103
Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A physical therapy visit lasts about 40-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:

    1. You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
    2. You go into the gym. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
    3. You perform 6-8 various exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, light body weight exercises, or minimal weights. The stretches will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
    4. We can initiate other techniques to include manual work, taping, cupping, and dry needling as needed.
    5. The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.
  • We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.

  • If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.

  • During your initial evaluation, your therapist may ask you a number of questions to determine what the cause of your pain is. This can include questions about your sleep habits, activity level, and work environment. They will also ask for a medical history, and then typically ask direct questions about where and when you experience pain.

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