Case Study: Young Athlete Eliminates Knee Pain and Achieves Personal Record Through Targeted Intervention: 1 session Gait Analysis and Personalized Program

Client Profile

Competitive runner, age 12, experiencing recent onset of knee pain threatening her running season

The Challenge

A promising young athlete confronted significant performance barriers:

• Knee pain developing within the past month
• Risk of missing training and racing opportunities
• Potential long-term impact on athletic development
• Performance limitations due to persistent discomfort
• Concerns about continued competitive participation

The Solution

Implemented a targeted, efficient intervention:

1. Comprehensive video running gait analysis to:
   • Identify specific gait abnormalities
   • Assess strength and mobility limitations
2. Developed a personalized intervention strategy:
   • Specific gait retraining techniques
     
     

     Hip and Knee Movement Patterns during Gait Analysis, BEFORE gait retraining

     

     Hip and Knee movement / control AFTER Gait Retraining (all in 1 session) and PAIN FREE

      

   • Individualized movement correction cues
   • Home exercise program designed for 1-2 sessions per week
3. Minimal but strategic follow-up:
   • Single in-person visit
   • Continued email support and guidance

Value Delivered

The intervention produced remarkable outcomes:

• Rapid Pain Resolution:
  • Pain eliminated within one week
  • Returned to full running capabilities
• Performance Achievements:
  • Completed entire racing season without interruption
  • Ran a personal record time
  • Maintained competitive training schedule
• Long-term Benefits:
  • Developed understanding of personal movement patterns
  • Gained tools for ongoing self-management
  • Increased body awareness and movement efficiency
• Psychological Impact:
  • Restored confidence in athletic abilities
  • Eliminated fears about potential season-ending injury
  • Empowered with independent management strategy

Testimonial

“I was so happy to be able to run without pain!”

This case study demonstrates the power of targeted, efficient intervention in youth athletics. By addressing root causes quickly and empowering the athlete with self-management tools, we enabled a full return to competitive running with minimal disruption.