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RunDNA Live Skills Labs

Our Next Lab:

Arizona Performance Institute
Mesa, AZ
April 12th & 13th, 2025

Learn advanced gait analysis techniques, effective gait retraining strategies, and boost your business acumen while earning valuable CEU credits.

Master advanced gait analysis techniques, learn effective retraining strategies, and boost your business acumen—all while earning valuable CEU credits. Network with like-minded professionals as you elevate your practice to new heights.

Runners

The RunDNA Approach

Experience a comprehensive runner’s analysis, covering the Runner Readiness Assessment, gait analysis, and gait retraining. Participate in a group discussion on gait retraining, rehab techniques, strengthening recommendations, and training load management.

Runner Readiness Assessment

Skills Lab

Practice the skills you learned from our Certified Running Gait Analyst (CRGA) courses with Doug in a group setting.  Practice the Runner Readiness Assessment, Loading Levels Assessment, gait analysis and retraining in small groups.

Well Being

Case Presentations

Provide a recap of your findings, how you retrained gait and prioritized treatment.  Watch gait analyses from various runners and receive direct feedback about your treatment.

Comprehensive Plans

CEUs

This is an 8 hour CEU event by multiple National Governing bodies and 24+ individual states. Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Chiropractors, and Personal Trainers are all eligible for CEUs. See full details by scrolling to FAQ below.

Case Studies

Networking

Now you can talk shop in person and ask questions to the group about growing a practice that consistently brings in runners.  Go on a group run, join a runner strength workout, or have some fun at a happy hour!

RunDNA App Trial

Business Development

The Lab will include formal and informal opportunities to discuss business growth and marketing so you can be a trusted Running Specialist in your community and fill your schedule with runners.

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Public Live Skills Labs

April 12 – 13, 2025

Arizona Performance Institute

8607 E Pecos Rd, Suite # 116

Mesa, AZ 85212

 

July 19 – 20, 2025

Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy

2727 North Clark Street

Chicago, IL 60614

 

October 26 – 27, 2025

RunDNA

3 Mill Road, Suite # 310

Wilmington, DE 19806

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Private Live Skills Labs

Our Private Live Skills Labs are suitable for businesses looking train 16+ staff members in running gait analysis. Build team morale and give staff members a common language in the treatment of patients who run.

 

Participants can earn up to 20 CEU credit hours.

 

AGENDA

Saturday’s Agenda

  • Why Running Injuries Happen Review
  • Rapid Practice Session: Runner Readiness Assessment
  • Gait Categories & Gait Retraining Cues Review
  • Rapid Practice Session: 2D Analysis, 3D Analysis, Gait Retraining Cues

Sunday’s Agenda

  • Gait Retraining Drills Review
  • Case Study Review with Instructor Feedback and Discussion
  • Business Development and Marketing Strategy
  • Instructor Q&A
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Reserve Your Spot

2025 Public Live Skills Labs

Arizona Live Skills Lab

$649

April 12th & 13th, 2025

Arizona Performance Institute
8607 E Pecos Rd, Suite 116
Mesa, AZ 85212

Get all of the knowledge, skills, and tools you need to specialize in running. Practice gait analysis and gait retraining and workshop building a business focused on runners.

Level 1 is a pre-req for the Skills Lab. Need to bundle Level 1 with your registration or want to Level up and get your Level 2 Certification? You can add those bundles at checkout.

Email education@rundna.com with any questions.

Register

Illinois Live Skills Lab

$649

July 19th & 20th, 2025

Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy
2727 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614

Get all of the knowledge, skills, and tools you need to specialize in running. Practice gait analysis and gait retraining and workshop building a business focused on runners.

Level 1 is a pre-req for the Skills Lab. Need to bundle Level 1 with your registration or want to Level up and get your Level 2 Certification? You can add those bundles at checkout.

Email education@rundna.com with any questions.

Register

Delaware Live Skills Lab

$649

October 26th & 27th, 2025

RunDNA
3 Mill Road, Suite # 310
Wilmington, DE 19806

Get all of the knowledge, skills, and tools you need to specialize in running. Practice gait analysis and gait retraining and workshop building a business focused on runners.

Level 1 is a pre-req for the Skills Lab. Need to bundle Level 1 with your registration or want to Level up and get your Level 2 Certification? You can add those bundles at checkout.

Email education@rundna.com with any questions.

Register

 

MEET YOUR INDUSTRY LEADING INSTRUCTOR
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 running. 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 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 and runners
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Live Skills Labs for?

Whether you work with runners all day long or a few times a month, this course will give you the confidence and clarity to achieve excellent results and accelerate your success.  Physical therapist, Chiropractors, Athletic Trainers, Physicians, Podiatrists, Personal Trainers, Running Coaches, and Running Retail Specialists 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. This course is open to anyone who has taken our Level 1 Certified Running Gait Analyst course.

What is covered in the Live Skills Labs?

The RunDNA Live Skills Labs cover the concepts learned in the Level 1 Certified Running Gait Analyst course, as well as some concepts covered in our Level 2 Certified Running Gait Analyst course. The concepts covered include, but are not limited to:

  • Why running injuries happen
  • Runner Readiness Assessment
  • Gait Categories
  • 2D Analysis
  • 3D Analysis
  • Gait Retraining Cues
  • Gait Retraining Drills
  • Case study feedback
  • Business development and marketing strategy
Is there a prerequisite to attend the Live Skills Lab?

Yes, participants must take our Level 1 Certified Running Gait Analyst course prior to attending a Live Skills Lab.

Can I host a future public Live Skills Lab at my business?

Yes! We are always looking for locations around the United States that would be appropriate for hosting our public Live Skills Labs. If you are interested in serving as a co-host for our public RunDNA Live Skills Labs, please click here.

Does RunDNA conduct private Live Skills Labs for companies?

Yes! If you are looking for a group continuing education course about running tailored individually to the needs of your company, a private RunDNA Live Skills Lab is an excellent way to allow your staff to share a common language around the treatment of runners and boost team morale at your facility. The cost of the event includes registration for the course as well as access to our Level 1 and Level 2 Certified Running Gait Analyst online courses. These events are reserved for companies with 16+ staff members participating in the course. If you are interested in learning more about hosting a private RunDNA Live Skills Lab for your company, please click here.

What are Level 1 Certified Running Gait Analysts finding most beneficial about the certification?

“I really like the running readiness assessment and breakdowns for each of the screening tools. I also liked the interventions given based on specific mobility/stability impairments. Since the course is self-paced, I’ve already effectively used some of the strategies with my runners!” L. Wong, DPT

“From reviewing the case studies which bring together the whole systematic approach, I’ve been able to determine a better prescription for the runners I’m working with who are recovering from running injuries. Already, I am seeing more runners referred by current patients.” A. Xavier, DPT

Are the Live Skills Labs approved for CEUs?

YES! We have approvals with state PT boards/associations, ACSM, BOC, NSCA, and PACE.

Physical Therapy:

  • AZ: 10 CEUs
  • CO: 8 CEUs
  • IL: 8 CEUs
  • NY: 11.4 CEUs
  • PA: 8 CEUs

NJ & WI currently pending approval.

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, HI, KS, KT, MI, NM, NC, ND, OR, SD, VA.

On the check out page, we give all of the course details for you to submit to your State Board or Professional Association for approval if your state is not listed.

PACE:

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

BOC:

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

ACSM:

The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that “Run DNA” meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status. Approved Providers and their content reflect the concepts of their respective organizations and do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of ACSM. 8 CEC. Providership #876886

NSCA:

The National Strength and Conditioning Association approved this course for Contact Hours in category C for certified individuals who successfully complete this course. Please note: NSCA completion certificates for this course must be requested by email at Education@RunDNA.com.

Are there requirements to maintain Level 1 or Level 2 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 or Level 2 certification.