Gear West always offers top-notch shoe fittings to all customers interested in purchasing the best shoe for their walking or running needs. Additionally Gear West offers a specialized “Gait Analysis” service that takes personal shoe fittings to the next level.

If you are interested in spending focused time to learn more about how you run (your gait), discuss reasons why you have experienced past or current injuries, hear suggestions on how to reduce such injuries like Plantar Fasciitis, knee and foot pain, and most importantly, learn about what shoe BEST meets your unique needs, consider scheduling a Gait Analysis with Wendi Pearson. (See bio below).

If you would like to schedule an in depth 30 minute Gait Analysis, there is a nominal $30 fee*.  Wendi schedules Gait Analysis on the 1/2 hr to have time to discuss your challenging injuries, constant aches and pains, chronic muscle tightness, fallen arches or, just the best shoe choices for you given your run style…neutral , excessive pronator or supinator.

Wendi Pearson’s training includes:

• Associates degree in Physical Therapy
• Double Bachelor’s degree in Health & Human Performance
• 19 years of experience doing gait analysis in various settings.
• Personal exploration of creative ways to deal with injuries based on physics & physiology
• Personal Trainer certification
• Nutrition & Weight Management certification
• Consultant for various physical therapists, chiropractors, podiatrists, hospitals, athletic teams & trainers

Gait Analysis includes any or all of the following:

• Arch & foot evaluation
• Ankle, knee, hip, & back alignment
• Muscle weakness or imbalance
• Pelvic rotation
• Evaluate need for arch supports or not
• Suggest exercises that may help injured or weak area
• Suggest of best possible shoes that matches current needs
• Thorough explanation of what is demonstrated in gait pattern & why a particular shoe is a good choice

Please note that Wendi is not a practicing Physical Therapist and does not provide a diagnosis of any injury. Wendi offers suggestions based on up-to-date knowledge of running, running/walking shoes manufactures and the ever-changing run shoe models. All the above is combined with her associates degree in Physical Therapy, her BA in Health and Human Performance , her Personal Training and Nutrition/Weight Management Certifications and her genuine desire to listen to you and your needs, thereby suggesting to YOU the BEST running shoe we have to offer.

Wendi works part-time and interested persons should call Gear West Ski/Run/Soccer at 952-473-0377 to schedule an appointment, or email Wendi with any questions at wendi@gearwest.com.

* Price effective 7/04/2010