Gait Analysis Masterclass: Form Problems & Solutions with Jessica Wulke, DPT

Want to run faster with fewer injuries? Take a look at your gait.

Jessica Wulke is a dual board-certified specialist physical therapist in orthopedics and sports. She has extensive experience treating professional athletes and continues to treat athletes in the NFL and the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders.

Jessica was the leading gait analysis and running injury therapist at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation.

We talk about:

• The basics of gait analysis for runners
• Common issues that gait analysis can identify, like hip and core weaknesses
• Hip drop, crossover gait, and foot pronation or supination
• How strength training can help your form and prevent injuries
• The expected timeline for retraining running form
• How running form impacts performance
• How to be proactive in staying strong and reducing injury

Send this episode to a friend who you want to be your accountability buddy for form drills!

Links & Resources from the Show:

• Jessica on LinkedIn
• Academy Medtech Ventures
• Get my favorite form cues and how to implement them in your training.

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