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Episode 99 - Should you Get a Gait Analysis Done?
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Should You Get a Gait Analysis Done?
If you've ever bought running shoes, you've probably been told you need a gait analysis.
But how useful are they really?
In this episode, I break down what a gait analysis is, what it can tell you, what it can't tell you, and why so many runners place far too much importance on a 30-second treadmill assessment.
We cover:
What pronation actually is (and why it's not necessarily a problem)
The difference between neutral and stability shoes
What the research says about gait analysis and injury prevention
Why comfort is often more important…
The skinny
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