Prevent Running Injuries with Personalized Training

If you’re a runner, odds are you’ve dealt with an injury—or know someone who has. Research shows that up to 80% of runners experience an injury every year. That’s a staggering number, and it begs the question: What can you do to stay healthy and keep running?

The answer starts with personalization.

The Problem with One-Size-Fits-All

Too often, runners rely on generic advice or blanket training plans. But two runners with the same injury might have completely different causes. Take shin splints, for example. One runner might be overtraining, while another might have mobility issues due to a past ankle injury. Treating them the same way won't work—and may even make things worse.

That’s why Oregon Running Clinic uses a personalized approach rooted using proven, data-driven methodology that looks at the entire runner, not just the site of pain.

A Whole-Body Approach to Injury Prevention

At the core of our prevention strategy is the 3D Video Running Gait Analysis, a comprehensive assessment that evaluates your mobility, strength, movement patterns, and running form. The analysis helps identify your unique movement limitations and strengths. From there, we build a personalized program—whether you need to improve flexibility, increase strength, or adjust your running mechanics.

And here’s the kicker: even subtle tweaks in running form can lead to big results. Studies show that reducing stress by just 10% per step can allow you to run twice as far before injury occurs. That’s a huge win for anyone looking to train consistently.

More Than Just Form: Training, Shoes & Recovery

Injury prevention isn’t just about biomechanics. Our analysis also factors in your training load—how much, how often, and how hard you run. Over 60% of injuries are due to errors in training volume or intensity. We teach you how to monitor and modify your workload using proven tools like the Acute to Chronic Workload Ratio.

We also take a closer look at your footwear. While no shoe can magically prevent injury, the wrong shoe can certainly contribute to one. Our analysis includes comparing your gait in different shoes to determine which ones support your unique running style.

And finally, we consider lifestyle factors like sleep, stress, and nutrition—often overlooked, yet essential to recovery and performance.

Start Before You’re Hurt

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned racer, the best time to get a gait analysis is before you’re injured. Prevention doesn’t mean doing everything, it means doing the right things. And that starts by understanding your body.

So why wait until something hurts?

At Oregon Running Clinic, we help runners stay healthy and perform their best by offering personalized gait analysis using cutting-edge tools and evidence-based insights.

📍 Ready to run smarter and stronger? Schedule your running gait analysis today and take the first step toward pain-free running.