90 Revolutions is a grassroots company dedicated to providing education, tools, and services to reduce injuries for those training for triathlons and duathlons while helping them optimize their performance. The founder, Steven Berkey, is a licensed, orthopedic physical therapist specializing in endurance athlete rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance enhancement. After working to bring [...]
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Scientific research is providing new insights in running and helping endurance athletes run faster without the pain. The following series of articles dispel some of the myths about running and take a closer look at some of the most common injuries. Suggestion will be provided on how to reduce the opportunity of injury, so you [...]
What is the Running Analysis?
Oftentimes, runners experience annoying injuries that slow their running or force them to refrain from running altogether. A running analysis examines your running technique, frame-by-frame. The analysis assesses for the presence of movement errors or biomechanical faults.
Being able to determine underlying causes leads to more effective treatments with the reduced likelihood [...]
What is Core and Leg Strengthening for Endurance Athletes?
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What is the Running Analysis?
Oftentimes, runners experience annoying injuries that slow their running or force them to refrain from running altogether. A running analysis examines your running technique, frame-by-frame. The analysis assesses for the presence of movement errors or biomechanical faults.
Being able to determine underlying causes leads to more effective treatments with the reduced likelihood of injury. It also can lead to improved overall performance. In short, a running analysis helps you run faster without pain!
The running analysis is designed to be convenience, cost and time-effective, and cutting-edge. Most athletes do not have easy access to high-quality, reasonably priced specialty sports clinics that offer video running analyses. Through the wonders of technology and out-of-the-box ingenuity, the playing field has been leveled. Anyone with access to a video camera and the internet can share in the benefits.
No Risk Guarantee: Pay only what you think it’s worth!
If, for whatever reason, you are not 100% satisfied with this resource, just tell us what you think it was worth. We will refund the difference up to seven days after having received the final product. If you think it was not worth anything, we’ll refund you the entire purchase price. The only thing we ask is that you give us constructive feedback so that we can continue to work to create effective and solid resources to meet your needs.
Required Equipment
A video camera and internet access is all you need! Or, if you prefer to skip the uploading process, you can send a CD via snail mail. (It’s okay; we won’t tell anyone you went ol’ school.)
The running analysis was an excellent service that showed me my weaknesses and explained why I was experiencing knee pain. Dr. Berkey showed me how to minimize the movement of my hips to decrease the stress at my knee. Now I can run long distances without the pain. An excellent service for the price. In the medical field it is unlikely to have this one-on-one assistance. Thank you.
John M., Fredericksburg, VA
For years I had been running with pain. I felt pain at the right side of my lower back, next the inside of my knee and finally at the outside of my lower leg. I had no idea that my foot type and running technique caused all of this pain. The running analysis explained why I was experiencing this pain. In addition, I received video exercises and instructions on how to eliminate the pain. The running analysis and resources were practical and helped my return to the sport I love. Now I can train for the upcoming marathon with greater ease.
Jacob F., Stafford, VA
I have always enjoyed running. It was a perfect stress relief and a way to get away from it all. After two knee surgeries, I feared returning to running. What if I had to get another surgery because of the running? The running analysis gave me some insight on how I can run safer and longer without hurting myself. Now I can train for the next 10K without the pain and fear.
Jessica C., Spotsylvania, VA
I have competed in triathlons for years. The running leg was my worse part of the events. I always would experience knee pain. At first I accepted the pain and thought I had to just work through it. Eventually, it got worse, and my speed got worse. After working with a local running coach and incorporating the running analysis and videos, I realized that I was running incorrectly and creating the problems. Who knew that running was such a science?
Bryan D., Fredericksburg, VA
Twenty-four long-distance runners with iliotibial (IT) band syndrome had diminished hip abduction strength in the affected leg compared to the unaffected leg and runners without IT band syndrome. After 6 weeks of hip abductor strengthening, 22 of the 24 runners were pain-free and returned to running.
Fredericson et al., Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, 2000
Twenty-one females with PFP and 20 pain-free controls participated in this study. Hip kinematics and activity level of hip musculature were obtained during running, a drop jump, and a step-down maneuver. The increased peak hip internal rotation motion observed for females in the PFP group was accompanied by decreased hip muscle strength. The increased activation of the gluteus maximus in individuals with PFP suggests that these subjects were attempting to recruit a weakened muscle, perhaps in an effort to stabilize the hip joint. Our results support the proposed link between abnormal hip function and PFP.
Souza and Powers., Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapist, 2009
“Core stability may provide several benefits to the musculoskeletal system, from maintaining low back health to preventing knee injury.” Increased transverse movement of the trunk in females who experienced knee joint injuries compared with females who did not sustain knee injuries.
Hammill et al., Clinical Sports Medicine, 2008
Seventy-eight consecutive patients, having chronic painful Achilles tendinosis at the mid-portion (2-6 cm level) in a total of 101 tendons (55 unilateral and 23 bilateral), and thirty consecutive patients with chronic insertional Achilles tendon pain in 31 tendons (29 unilateral and one bilateral) were treated with eccentric calf-muscle training for 12 weeks. Most patients were recreational athletes. 89% of the participants returned back to normal activity after the training program.
Fahlstrom et al., Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 2003
Simple as 1-2-3: Easier than a 10 minute mile
Uploading your videos is as simple as 1-2-3. After you purchase your package, you will receive a link. This will direct you to the Starting Line. The Starting Line is the hub to the Running Analysis.
Step 1: The Video Views: Show Me What Ya Got!
After you select and purchase the package that best meets your needs, you will be directed to a webpage with all of the directions. This will direct you to the “Starting Line”. The Starting Line is the hub to the running analysis. Here you will start with step 1: camera views. Learn how to video yourself running to ensure that the proper data is collected. You will be guided through the process through a step-by-step video.
Step 2: Uploading the Video
Choose from three options: 1) Upload through MegaShares.com to upload all the files at once. 2) Upload through the 90 Revolutions’ Uploading Center and upload each view separately with the support of the step-by-step users guide. 3) Burn to CD and send through the postal service.
Medical Step 3: Complete the Medical History Form
Complete a brief medical history form listing only relevant orthopedic information that pertains to your running analysis. We need to know things such as running history, pain while running, the use of orthotics in your shoes, and orthopedic surgeries. We don’t need to know anything about breast implants, your family history of flatulence, or kidney stone stories.
What to Expect
Within seven days, you can expect a complete, interactive analysis of your running technique done by a board certified orthopedic physical therapist. Audio descriptions will accompany your video segments to provide descriptions and explanations. Angle vectors will be used to illustrate anatomical measurements. Package #2 will also include a written plan of care and video exercises and activities used to address any running faults. This package guides you through the “next steps.” Package #3 includes everything from the first two packages plus a 30-minute, one-on-one phone consultation with your therapist using Skype. Through Skype, you will be able to remotely access his computer to review your footage in real time.
Need More
Click here to see an example running analysis. In addition to this analysis, you would also receive corrective exercises/activities by video and a consultation with Dr. Berkey using Adobe ConnectNow.
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