Expert Running Gait Analysis in Columbus, OH
Stop guessing why you’re getting hurt every training cycle. At Vine Performance Therapy, our running gait analysis uses force plate technology and 1-on-1 DPT expertise to uncover the root cause of your injury — and get you back to running stronger. Rated 5 stars by 168 Columbus runners.
Most Runners Never Find the Real Problem
If you’ve tried rest, foam rolling, or a generic PT clinic and you’re still getting injured, it’s not because you’re broken — it’s because no one has looked at how you actually move.
You’re Treated Like a Number
High-volume clinics shuffle you between aides and assistants. You never see the same provider twice, and your program feels copy-pasted from someone else’s chart.
The Injury Keeps Coming Back
Treating the symptom — not the movement pattern behind it — means the same knee, hip, or foot pain returns the moment you ramp up mileage again.
No One Has Looked at Your Gait
Generic rehab skips the most important question: how do you move when you run? Without a proper running gait analysis, the actual cause of your injury stays hidden.
Columbus, OH Running Gait Analysis Done Right
At Vine Performance Therapy, every runner gets a meticulous whole-body evaluation, advanced running gait analysis, and force plate testing — delivered 1-on-1 by the same Doctor of Physical Therapy from your first visit to your last. No aides. No double-booking. Just 60 focused minutes on you and your goals.
• 100% one-on-one care with the same DPT — no assistants, no co-treatments, ever
• Running gait analysis paired with force plate testing to identify strength imbalances and faulty mechanics
• Performance-minded framework: Restore, Optimize, Enhance, Maintain — treating the full kinetic chain, not just the painful spot
What Our Columbus Patients Say
Real results from real people
“This team saved me from neck surgery. After my 3rd herniated disk, I was left unable to lift a pot on my left side. After just 6 months, I had no neck pain and was back to full strength — avoiding surgery entirely.”
★★★★★
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Your Path Back to Running Starts in 3 Steps
Step 1: Book a Free Discovery Call
Start with a no-commitment 15-minute conversation with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Tell us what’s going on, ask your questions, and find out if Vine is the right fit — before you ever pay a dollar.
Step 2: Get a Whole-Body Evaluation
Your first visit includes a meticulous head-to-toe assessment — including running gait analysis and force plate testing where indicated — to identify the true root cause of your pain or performance plateau.
Step 3: Follow Your Personalized Plan
We build an individualized treatment and home program around your body, your goals, and your timeline. Every 60-minute session is 1-on-1, hands-on, and focused entirely on getting you back to the miles you love.
Running Injuries We Treat in Columbus, OH
Whether you’re sidelined by a nagging overuse injury or dealing with recurring pain that flares every time you build mileage, our Columbus running physical therapy team can help. We treat the full spectrum of running-related conditions — addressing not just where it hurts, but why it keeps happening.
• Runner’s knee, IT band syndrome, and patellofemoral pain — conditions our running gait analysis frequently uncovers as gait-driven
• Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and ankle sprains — the most common foot and lower leg complaints in runners
• Hip impingement, hamstring strain, groin pain, and running-related low back pain — full kinetic chain conditions that generic rehab misses
168 Five-Star Reviews From Columbus Athletes
Real patients. Real results. No cookie-cutter care.
★★★★★
“Worth every visit. On day one he identified some pretty big strength differences and gave me quantitative goals to aim for. After 3 weeks of sessions, my knee is just as strong and as mobile as my healthy side!”
– Jacob S.
★★★★★
“Ryan listened to my whole story and did a very thorough exam and got to work. I can walk pain free and skateboard with my kids! 11 out of 10!!”
– Jess R.
★★★★★
“After working with multiple physical therapists and even chiropractors, both in state and out of state, I found no relief. Dr. Teknipp has been truly transformational in my recovery as a young athlete.”
– Jakob J.
Meet Your Expert Team of Doctors of Physical Therapy
Experience that includes NFL, NHL, MLB, and Olympic athletes
Doctor of Physical Therapy and Owner. TPI Certified specialist in movement analysis, athletic performance, and mobility issues. Trained with NFL draft prospects and Olympic USA National Rowing Team. Serving Central Ohio since 2019.
Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in orthopedic conditions, surgical and nonsurgical rehabilitation. Ohio State University graduate with extensive experience in evidence-based practice. Treating Central Ohio residents since 2022.
Dr. Alex Parrish, DPT, CSCS
Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Expert in spinal/extremity manipulations, dry needling, and manual soft tissue interventions. Experience training NHL, NFL, MLB, and Olympic athletes.
Expert Orthopedic Care Our team specializes in comprehensive orthopedic physical therapy, treating hip pain, sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and chronic pain conditions with evidence-based, hands-on techniques.
Advanced Certifications Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certified for golf performance, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist credentials, and ongoing advanced training in dry needling, manual therapy, and movement analysis.
Personalized Treatment Philosophy Every patient receives one-on-one care from the same Doctor of Physical Therapy throughout their entire treatment journey, ensuring continuity, expertise, and individualized attention to your specific goals.
Find Us in the Polaris Area of Columbus
Located inside Full Throttle Fitness Center at 400 Lazelle Rd, Suite 10, Columbus, OH 43240. Just 21 minutes (16 miles) from Downtown Columbus via I-71 N. We’re also conveniently close to Polaris Towne Center (1.2 miles southeast) and OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital – Polaris (1.8 miles south). No physician referral needed — call or email us to get started.
Phone: (614) 826-6395
Email: Vine_Performance@VinePT.com
Address: 400 Lazelle Rd STE 10 (inside Full Throttle Fitness Center), Columbus, OH 43240
Hours: Monday: 9 AM–7 PM Tuesday: 7 AM–3 PM Wednesday: 11 AM–7 PM Thursday: Closed Friday: 7 AM–1 PM Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Directions: Just 21 minutes from Downtown Columbus via I-71 N. Take exit 121 toward Polaris Pkwy, head west on Polaris Pkwy to Sancus Blvd, turn left on Sancus Blvd, then right on Lazelle Rd. Turn right into the Full Throttle Fitness Center complex — Vine Performance Therapy is Suite 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before your first visit to Vine Performance Therapy.
Do I need a doctor’s referral to book a running gait analysis or physical therapy appointment?
No referral needed. Ohio is a direct-access state, which means you can schedule your evaluation at Vine Performance Therapy without a physician referral. Just call us, book your free 15-minute discovery call, and we’ll take it from there.
What exactly happens during a running gait analysis at your Columbus clinic?
Your running gait analysis begins with a comprehensive whole-body evaluation by a Doctor of Physical Therapy to understand your injury history, training load, and movement patterns. We then analyze your running mechanics — and where indicated, use force plate testing to identify measurable strength asymmetries and biomechanical deficiencies. From there, we build an individualized treatment plan targeting the actual root cause of your pain or performance issue, not just the symptom.
How is Vine Performance Therapy different from other physical therapy clinics near me?
Most high-volume clinics double-book patients and rotate you through aides and assistants. At Vine, every session is 100% one-on-one with the same Doctor of Physical Therapy — 60 dedicated minutes, no double-booking, no hand-offs. We treat the full kinetic chain using advanced tools like running gait analysis, force plate testing, dry needling, and manual therapy. Our goal is simple: get you back to the activities you love, pain-free, and keep you there.