Running Gait Analysis in Manhattan
What Is a Running Gait Analysis?
Your gait is the way you move when you walk or run. In a running gait analysis, a physical therapist studies your stride piece by piece: how your foot hits the ground, how long each step is, how many steps you take per minute (your cadence) and how your hips, knees and ankles line up.
When it helps, we film you running so you can see exactly what we see. We also test your flexibility and strength, because a weak hip or a stiff ankle often shows up first as a problem in your stride.
Common Running Injuries We See in Manhattan Runners
Whether you train on the Hudson River Greenway, in Central Park or on a treadmill, small flaws in your form can add up over the miles. A gait analysis can help explain problems such as:
- Shin splints
- IT band syndrome
- Plantar fasciitis
- Pain that keeps coming back when you run
- Imbalances that waste energy and slow you down
You do not need to be injured to book one. Plenty of runners come in while training for a race, after a change in shoes, or when they want to run more miles each week without breaking down.
What You Get After Your Gait Analysis
You leave with clear advice, not just a video. Your plan can include strength and conditioning for runners, mobility work, running drills to clean up your form, and advice on your shoes.
If you want ongoing help, we track how your running changes over time and adjust the plan, in person at the clinic or remotely through the PhysioRX app. Early-morning and evening appointments on weekdays, plus Saturday hours, make it easier to book around your training runs.
How a Gait Analysis Works at PhysioRX
Watch You Run
Your physical therapist looks at your foot strike, stride and alignment, with video analysis when it helps.
Test Strength and Flexibility
We check the muscles and joints that control your stride to find weak links.
Give You a Plan
You get exercises, drills and shoe advice matched to what we found.
Follow Your Progress
We track how your running improves and refine the plan over time.
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Running Gait Analysis FAQs
Where can I get a gait analysis in Manhattan?
At PhysioRX, 58A W 15th St, New York, NY 10011, in the Flatiron District near Union Square. From uptown on the West Side, ride the 1, 2 or 3 to 14 St / 7 Av and walk east along W 15th St.
How long does a running gait analysis take?
Plan on roughly an hour. That covers watching you run, the strength and flexibility tests, and walking you through what we found.
What should I bring to my gait analysis?
The shoes you usually run in, plus workout clothes that let you move. Running in your normal gear gives us the truest picture.
Can a gait analysis help with pain that keeps coming back?
Yes, it is one of the main reasons runners book one. The analysis looks for what is causing the pain in your stride, and your plan works on that cause.
Is a gait analysis in Manhattan covered by insurance?
PhysioRX is not in-network with insurance. Depending on your plan and program, you may be able to pay with an HSA or FSA card or claim out-of-network benefits. We provide the paperwork for a claim, but cannot promise what your insurer will pay back.
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58A W 15th St,
New York, NY 10011
1. Take the F, M, or L Train (14 St / 6 Av Station): Get off at the 14 St / 6 Av station — this is the closest stop. Exit toward 6th Avenue, walk one block north, then turn right onto W 15th St.
2. Take the 1, 2, or 3 Train: Get off at the 14 St / 7 Av station. Walk east along W 15th St toward 6th Avenue. The clinic will be on your right.
3. Take the A, C, or E Train: Exit at the 14 St / 8 Av station. Walk south to W 15th St, then head east toward 6th Avenue.
By Bus:
1. Take the M7 or M20 Bus: Both run along 7th Avenue. Get off near W 14th St / 7th Ave, then walk east toward 6th Avenue and north one block to W 15th St.
2. Take the M1, M2, or M3 Bus: These routes run along 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue. Get off near W 14th St, then walk one block north to W 15th St.
3. Take the M14A or M14D SBS: These Select Bus routes run along 14th Street. Get off at the stop near 6th Avenue, then walk one block north to W 15th St.
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