Are you striving for a “textbook” running style only to find yourself sidelined by recurring injuries? Or perhaps you’ve been told you “need” orthotics but aren’t sure why?
Join expert Podiatrist Colin Papworth for an in-depth exploration of running biomechanics that moves away from the search for a “perfect model” and toward a style that plays to your individual natural strengths.
In this session, Colin will break down his signature 6-point framework for running posture and gait whilst explaining how he uses orthotics as a tool to reduce “compensation movements” and when, conversely, the focus should remain entirely on retraining your natural movement patterns.
Key Takeaways:
- The 6 Principles of Posture: A deep dive into Posture, Arms, Pelvis, Push, Swing, and Contact.
- The Orthotics Logic: Identifying the specific biomechanical “red flags” where orthotics help, and understanding when they aren’t the answer
- Interrupting the Injury Cycle: How to identify the “interruption points” in your gait where problems begin and how to introduce new movement patterns.
- The Foot Pressure Map: How professional gait analysis (using foot pressure mapping) reveals torsions and quadrant weights that dictate your best path forward.
Who is this for?
– Runners who are curious about whether orthotics are a “quick fix” or a necessary tool for their specific gait.
– Coaches and Therapists interested in how orthotics can be used to facilitate better movement rather than just “bracing” the foot.
– Athletes looking to understand the “why” behind their recurring injury patterns.
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About the Speaker: Colin Papworth
Colin is a highly experienced Podiatrist and owner of Colpod Therapies with over 25 years of clinical experience. Since qualifying in 1999, he has served as a clinical lead for Biomechanics in the NHS and worked extensively alongside multidisciplinary teams of physiotherapists and sports therapists.
As well as having a private practice, he also works at the English Institute of Sport (EIS) in Sheffield, proving elite biomechanical support to GB Olympic teams, including boxing, table tennis, badminton, and diving. He has a specific interest in helping runners introduce changes to their style to overcome injury and boost performance.
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