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A must-do CEU course for anyone looking to understand the biomechanics of walking gait and gait retraining strategies.
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Level 1 Certified Walking Gait Analyst

A must-do CEU course for anyone looking to understand the biomechanics of walking gait and gait retraining strategies.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Take a deep dive into the biomechanics of normal walking and learn strategies to analyze and retrain impaired walking gait.

Runners

In-Depth Biomechanics

Learn the key concepts of the phases of walking gait, walking kinetics, and muscle activity creating a common language when describing normal and abnormal walking mechanics.

Runner Readiness Assessment

Gait Capacity Screen

The Gait Capacity Screen is a quick movement screen to identify mobility and motor control deficits critical to walking. With the GCS, you can identify the top priorities and know where to start to make the biggest gains.

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2D & 3D Analysis

Whether you use 2D or 3D, Level 1 shows you evidence based ways to analyze gait and identify form deviations that can contribute to pain and dysfunction. No specific technology required!

Comprehensive Plans

Comprehensive Plans

We’ve built the resources so that you can focus on the patient rather than the paperwork. Begin gait retraining and corrective exercises immediately with RunDNA programs in convenient handouts.

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Learn from real life examples and hear how the instructors handle these tricky cases! Practice on your own and see how your plans match up.

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Certified Walking Gait Analyst Level 1
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Get an example of what you will learn in the Certified Walking Gait Analyst Level 1 course. Doug explains how we defined the walking gait categories and how we will break each category down to understand the drills, exercises, and cues that will help to get great results.

Excellent course. Well thought out. I really appreciate that the content can be implemented immediately and easily in one’s practice.

– Joey Devlieger

 

Excellent virtual course. Great quality, educational and easy to follow along.

– Jeff Stearns 

 

Great, useful, detailed information. Will be able to use this knowledge often.

– Jennie Whittaker 

 

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Be Known for Great Results

Get the skills needed to evaluate walking gait and accelerate your expertise. By learning the RunDNA Systematic Approach you create a foundation to serve those in your community looking to have confidence in every step.  If you are looking for a course that focuses on knowledge and skills that you can apply immediately, look no further.

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WHY GET CERTIFIED?

RunDNA Education is all about making you an expert. We have taken years of research and experience to design a movement based systematic approach to analyzing and retraining gait. With a Level 1 Certified Walking Gait Analyst Certification, you’ll join a community that is known for results.

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Become a Walking Gait Expert

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L1 Walking & L1 Running Gait Analyst Certification Bundle

$533

Be the Go-To for all things gait, walking and running!

  • Level 1 Certified Walking Gait Analyst
  • Level 1 Certified Running Gait Analyst
  • 11 hours total continuing education
  • Over 40 handouts included to get started right away
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Level 1 Certified Walking Gait Analyst

$299

Be confident in analyzing walking gait and providing programs to improve motor control, mobility, and technique specific to each client based on their movement patterns.

  • Walking Biomechanics Deep Dive
  • Gait Capacity Screen
  • 3 Walking Gait Categories
  • Detailed corrective programs
  • 6 CEU Hours
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Level 1 Running Gait Analyst Certification

$299

Be confident in analyzing gait and providing programs to improve motor control, mobility, and technique specific to each runner, or athlete who runs, based on their movement patterns.

  • Runner Readiness Assessment
  • 5 Categories of Running Gait Impairments
  • Detailed corrective programs
  • 5 CEU Hours
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Level 2 Running Gait Analyst Certification

$399

Become an expert in treating and training runners. Learn to address complex cases, work with specific injury types, add jumping assessments, and provide detailed strength programs.

  • 12 Categories of Running Gait Impairments
  • Loading Levels
  • Detailed strength, jumping, and injury specific plans
  • 7 CEU Hours
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MEET YOUR INDUSTRY LEADING INSTRUCTORS
Doug Adams

Doug Adams

PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS

Dr. Doug Adams is a Physical Therapist who has published and spoken at an international level on all things related to gait. Doug has taught thousands of professionals his systematic approach to providing personalized plans for runners through the Certified Running Gait Analyst and Endurance Running Coaching courses. He also designed and created a portable 3D Motion Analysis system called Helix 3D for analyzing and categorizing running and walking form that is used widely throughout the Department of Defense and commercial sectors.

  • Team PT for Tinman Elite Professional Running Team
  • Adjunct faculty for the 711th Human Performance Wing of the US Air Force
  • Co-Founder Omega Project PT in Wilmington, Delaware that specializes in treating endurance athletes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are these courses for?

Whether you work with post operative patients, those with chronic pain, or someone looking to improve their activity levels, this course will give you the confidence to analyze and retrain walking gait to see better results with your clients. As a Physical Therapist, Chiropractor, Athletic Trainer, Physician, Podiatrist, or Personal Trainer, use the skills learned to give your clients confidence with every step. You will find immediate and applicable knowledge, no matter what level of experience. There are NO requirements to have special technology or applications to obtain the benefits of this course.

How long do I have access to the course for?

Once you register, you’ll have access to the course indefinitely. This course is available on the website, so you can watch it anywhere and at your own pace.

How difficult is the course?

The instructors provide all of the background and information needed so that you can apply everything. Learners of all levels will take away new information and advice on how to apply it.

Do I need your Helix 3D System to apply the principles of the course?

There are no requirements for any specific technology to apply the systematic approach of our course. We may use technology for teaching purposes, but we have thousands of people that have taken the course without using 3D.

Are they approved for CEUs?
YES!
For States and organizations who do not pre-approve or allow licensees to submit courses for approval, please download our course details handout with all the information you need to submit with your certificate for approval.

Below are States and organizations who have approved this course.

RunDNA is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards

BOC: The course is approved for 6 Class A CEUs through the BOC.

PHYSICAL THERAPY STATE ASSOCIATIONS:

AZ: 6 hours

WI: 6 hours

CO: 6 hours

IL: C.E. Approved Sponsor License #: 216.000356

FL:  6 hours

Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors

TN: 6 hours

The following states do not require accreditation, however, please confirm with your state board for any changes: AL, CT, IA, ME, MA, MT, NE, NH, UT, WA.

The following states accept accreditation from other states, however, please confirm with your state board for any changes: AK, DE, GA, HI, KS, KT, MI, NM, NC, ND, OR, SD, VA.

Have questions or specific learning needs? Please contact Education@RunDNA.com

All sales for recorded courses are final. We have no commercial relationship disclosures. Minimum system requirements: smart phone , computer, or laptop.

Skill Level: Beginner / Intermediate

Are there requirements to maintain the Level 1 Certification?

While we encourage you to continue learning (and will provide opportunities for you to do so) there is no requirement for maintaining Level 1 certification.

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