In this video, the WSJ‘s Matthew Futterman participates in a gait analysis at Manhattan’s Hospital for Surgery to learn how he may be able to prevent some running injuries.
Gait analysis seeks to identify the root of an injury, or a bad habit that may lead to one. It usually starts with an evaluation of strength and flexibility that includes some manipulation on an examination table and a series of exercises. A running session on a treadmill in front of a video camera follows.