The running assessment at UPMC is for runners of all levels.
Whether you're a casual neighborhood runner or a seasoned marathoner, the running assessment can help you:
We can manage all your running needs. We offer a full scope of services to help runners train, heal, and prevent injury.
Along with the running assessment, other services that may help runners include:
Read more and watch the videos below to see how this assessment can help you.
UPMC Sports Medicine, in conjunction with UPMC Rehabilitation Institute, offers the running assessment. Find a location in Southwest Pa.
Note — a running assessment may qualify as either:
Consult your health plan if you have questions about your coverage.
The running assessment has four parts.
We ask you about your footwear, upcoming races, and training program. We then assess:
You'll run on a treadmill as we film your gait and gather data, such as running cadence, ground contact time, and vertical oscillation.
Using the RunDNA 3D Helix system to capture real-time biomechanical performance data while you run, we analyze your data to create a personalized plan.
All of this data helps us decide the exact muscles we need to target to build strength and endurance, prevent running injuries, and increase performance.
You’ll be able to watch your gait in real-time on the screen in front of you to help you make adjustments to avoid injury. After your running gait analysis and full assessment, we'll prescribe exercises that will:
To schedule a running assessment appointment, please email RunUPMC@upmc.edu.
