Lavender Bay, NSW -- (SBWire) -- 12/03/2014 --The Body Mechanic specializes in a practical approach to physiotherapy with physiotherapists that are celebrated athletes in their own right and have experienced many of the injuries they treat. A focus at the clinic is injury prevention and for a great number of clients, that means obtaining a professional running gait assessment.

The technique coach at the practice performs in-depth running gait assessments to help identify problems in the way people move. Assessments allow individuals to train and compete more efficiently and to minimize the possibility of injury. The running coach works with recreational and professional athletes at all levels of ability and individuals who are resuming activities following an injury.

Clients are observed and recorded while performing various gaits. Based on the science of biomechanics, the gait analysis allows the running coach to accurately map the runner's style, pinpoint problem areas, and provide specific instructions on changes that need to be made for increased efficiency.

Specific exercises will be provided to aid the client make the recommended technique changes and a schedule to accomplish the transition. Each assessment is customized to the individual and includes advice on the best footwear for the type of running that will be done and will be appropriate to the terrain that will be covered.

Running assessments offer a holistic approach to alleviating problems that can result in injury and prevent an athlete from attaining their full potential. Each person has a movement pattern that's unique to them. The coach examines the stability, flexibility and strength of the runner, along with any bad habits that might have been developed.

The coach will also factor in any previous injuries or physical idiosyncrasies that affect the way the client moves. People make automatic adjustments in their gaits to compensate for any discrepancies, no matter how small they may be. Those adaptations increase the risk of injury and seriously compromise the runner's ability for peak performance.

About The Body Mechanic
A gait analysis with the running coach helps athletes move more efficiently and reduce the potential for injuries. Clients have access to the experience, expertise and knowledge of a professional physiotherapist at The Body Mechanic. The specialist will assist the client in all aspects of running technique, appropriate footwear and the means to transition their technique to one that's highly efficient, allowing them to reach their running goals.

For more information, call 02 9955 5842 or visit The Body Mechanic online.

MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION:
Blair Martin
Physiotherapist
The Body Mechanic
Phone: 02 9955 5842
Website: http://thebodymechanic.com.au