Running Performance Clinic
Run better. Stay fitter. Go faster.
Chris Bramah
James Williams
Running is fun.
We do it because we love it, because of how it makes us feel.
But running with poor technique leads to pain and injury.
Which is no fun for anyone.
So whether you’re new to running or an elite athlete looking for marginal gains, the Running Performance Clinic’s research led approach will optimise your running style, helping you stay injury free and on-track to achieving your goals.
We look forward to helping you run better very soon.
A unique approach to gait analysis
Our services have been developed from our extensive research into running gait. This research has resulted in the creation of a database detailing the running mechanics of injury free and elite endurance runners.
So while your local running shop might offer 2D video gait analysis to sell you a running shoe, our process uses the latest 3D image capture to let us analyse your whole body movement as you run and combines this with a clinical assessment by one of our expert physiotherapists.
A unique approach to gait analysis
We then compare your results against our database of elite runners to identify aspects of your gait that may be contributing to injury or limiting your running performance.
This information is used to provide a comprehensive report and recommendations on how to improve your running technique or to help you recover from injury.
Packages and costs
Discover how to optimise your running style and improve your performance with one of our innovative assessments.
Treadmill running assessment
Location: The University of Salford
Option 1
A 90-minute appointment including
- 3D treadmill gait analysis providing information on foot strike plus movement patterns of the spine, pelvis and lower limbs
- Clinical assessment by one of our expert physiotherapists
- Information on your strength, flexibility and movement control and comparison with elite runners
- Written biomechanical report of our findings including recommendations on technique adjustments or specific exercise programs designed to help you recover from injury and improve your technique
Cost: £175
Option 2
Features all of the above AND a follow up 3D treadmill gait analysis to see if you have improved following your first visit.
Cost: £250
Overground running assessment
Location: The Manchester Institute of Health and Performance
Cost: £350
Analysing your movement over ground provides a more realistic, accurate and in-depth picture of your running style. Personally conducted by our clinical lead Chris Bramah, it is one of the world’s most comprehensive running gait analysis assessments.
A 2 hour appointment including
- 3D over ground gait analysis providing information on foot strike plus movement patterns of the spine, pelvis and lower limbs
- Detailed kinetic information describing the forces experienced by your body as you run
- Clinical assessment by clinical lead, Chris Bramah
- Information on your strength, flexibility and movement control and comparison with elite runners
- Written biomechanical report of our findings including recommendations on technique adjustments or specific exercise programs designed to help you recover from injury and improve your technique
Chris Bramah Chris Bramah is the clinical lead at the Running Performance Clinic. A highly experienced physiotherapist specialising in biomechanics, he has previously worked for Team GB supporting athletes for the 2016 Rio Olympics, 2017 World Championships and Diamond League athletics competitions.
Twitter: @chrisbramah
James Williams is a physiotherapist with over 19 years clinical experience having worked with recreational and elite club runners of all ages. He delivers our treadmill running services with his research focusing on the contribution of clinical assessment measures to running biomechanics which provides him with extensive insight into rehabilitation programming for injured runners.
Twitter: @jwilliamsrun
Student placements
If you’re a student studying a relevant course at the University of Salford, why not contact us to find out about our superb work placements. You’ll learn from professionals in a unique environment that is setting the gold standard in the use of scientific testing specifically designed to help elite athletes perform more effectively.
Endorsement
"After the gait analysis at Salford’s Running Performance Clinic I worked with my physiotherapist and coach to address the weak areas highlighted in the customised report using drills, a stretching programme as well as a core stability and lifting programme. After 6 months I am finally feeling stronger and my running form has improved, backed up by the fact I have ran x2 10k and a 5k PBs in the last 2 months!" Sonia Sammuels, Great Britain International Marathon and 10km and cross country runner
Endorsement
"As an elite athlete, the margins between winning and losing can be small. The work done by the Running Performance Clinic in improving my strength and efficiency has helped me return from injury quickly and will help me gain crucial fractions of a second in future races." Tom Lancashire, Bolton Harriers and Great Britain 1500m runner
Find us
The running performance clinic is located in the School of Health Sciences, University of Salford, Allerton Building, Frederick Road, Salford, M6 6PU.