The Gait Guys Podcast

By Dr. Allen / Dr. Waerlop

What's The Gait Guys Podcast about?

The Gait Guys: Exploring the Links between Human Movement, Biomechanics and Gait. Website, www.thegaitguys.com We blog daily on Tumblr, Facebook & YouTube

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The Gait Guys Podcast episodes:

06.12.2022
*NEW: Occult ankle injuries and other tidbits
06.11.2022
*NEW: Split treadmills, limping and prioprioception.
Velocity, timing, stance and swing phases, injuries, center of pressure, step width, .... lots of good topics today
06.10.2022
*NEW: How to get started with a client
06.10.2022
NEW: Hips, Hops and Limb Spin
This time around we introduce some new literature to provoke some clinical thinking that will inform, amuse and hopefully entertain you. We also introduce the newest athletic tape to the market, surely someone will rip off our idea, but hopefully...
06.10.2022
*NEW: Case studies and clinical thinking.
04.03.2021
Pod: Foot muscles, core strength and more
Podcast 169: Foot muscles, core strength and more Join us each month on the Masterclass in Gait, link below https://www.patreon.com/thegaitguys Join at the $40 monthly level and get the masterclass each month, bonus material and the detailed...
03.28.2021
Gait Speed, hip extension, and A New Dawn
Podcast 168: Gait Speed, hip extension, and A New Dawn Join us each month on the Masterclass in Gait, link below https://www.patreon.com/thegaitguys Join at the $40 monthly level and get the masterclass each month, bonus material and...
12.24.2020
Is symmetry important for biomechanics and energy utilization?
Podcast 167: Is symmetry important for biomechanics and energy utilization? Plus, things that mimic plantar fasciitis; Including trigger points you never thought might be implicated. Join us each month on the Masterclass in Gait, link below https://www.patreon.com/thegaitguys ...
12.11.2020
Podcast 166: Senile Degeneration of afferent mechanoreceptors.
Podcast 166: Senile Degeneration of afferent mechanoreceptors. This podcast is way more interesting than the title ! join us each month on the Masterclass in Gait https://www.patreon.com/thegaitguys Join at the $40 monthly level and get the masterclass each month, bonus...
11.02.2020
Chronic Ankle Problems: Neurologic effects in functional ankle instability
Join at the $40 monthly level and get the masterclass each month, bonus material and the detailed monthly content we only share on Patreon. The Masterclass is a formal LIVE presentation of slides, videos, demos, deep dives on topics you...
08.15.2020
Foot placement challenges, vestibular issues & spatial orientation.
join us each month on the Masterclass in Gait https://www.patreon.com/thegaitguys Join at the $40 monthly level and get the masterclass each month, bonus material and the detailed monthly content we only share on Patreon. The Masterclass is a formal LIVE...
08.01.2020
The hip and foot talk to each other. A research paper.
You cannot miss this mini-podcast. It is an excerpt from our Masterclass program. Come join us monthly on the Masterclass at: https://www.patreon.com/thegaitguys for the monthly Masterclass installment hour. Formal presentations, slides, videos, demos, deep dives on topics you will not...
07.27.2020
Gait and Rock Climbing
Today we are joined by Dr. Nick Hedges, an avid and knowledgeable climber in his own right. Great show today, "The Masterclass in Gait", with the Gait Guys join us monthly at: https://www.patreon.com/thegaitguys for the monthly Masterclass installment hour. Formal...
06.21.2020
Central pattern generators: Why and how movement goes bad.
*The Masterclass in Gait, with the Gait Guys join us monthly at: https://www.patreon.com/thegaitguys for the monthly Masterclass installment hour. Formal presentations, slides, videos, demos, deep dives on topics you will not hear anywhere but here ! We hit the gait,...
04.27.2020
Masterclass in Gait: VIMEO Q & A Podcast
Patreon and Masterclass: https://www.patreon.com/thegaitguys join us at the 40$ level, VIMEO on demand (pssst, the 40$ patreon level is a better deal !) https://vimeo.com/ondemand/thegaitmasterclass *The Masterclass in Gait, with the Gait Guys...
04.27.2020
Accelerating body mass, foot intrinsic thickness, ADHD gait and more !
Patreon and Masterclass: https://www.patreon.com/thegaitguys join us at the 40$ level, VIMEO on demand (pssst, the 40$ patreon level is a better deal !) https://vimeo.com/ondemand/thegaitmasterclass *The Masterclass in Gait, with the Gait Guys join us monthly...
03.24.2020
Gait and COVID-19, Motor Learning, Shoes and Injuries
The Masterclass in Gait, with the Gait Guys join us monthly at: https://www.patreon.com/thegaitguys the 40$ Patreon level will give you 50% off the Masterclass and also get you the $20, $10, and 5$ Patreon level content. What a deal ! ...
02.29.2020
Gat Ataxia, Foot Strength & Glute medius tears
Links to find the podcast: Look for us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Podbean, PlayerFM, RADIO and more. Just Google "the gait guys podcast". Our Websites: www.thegaitguys.com Find Exclusive content at: https://www.patreon.com/thegaitguys doctorallen.co summitchiroandrehab.com shawnallen.net Our website is...
02.12.2020
Round 2, Coach Mike Lucchesi: Olympic Trials 2020 Atlanta
Links: https://www.secondcitytc.com/ www.thegaitguys.com www.shawnallen.net www.doctorallen.co Links to find the podcast: Look for us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Podbean, PlayerFM, RADIO and more. Just Google "the gait guys podcast". Our Websites: www.thegaitguys.com Find Exclusive content at: https://www.patreon.com/thegaitguys doctorallen.co...
02.11.2020
Mini Pod: Biomechanics, Shoe foam with Coach Mike
Mini Pod: Biomechanics, Shoe foam with Coach Mike Lucchesi from SCTC, Second City Track Club. This is a conversation we had as we get read to send Coach and 9 of his runners down ...
01.26.2020
A "Farewell to the King", Knee Fences, and Durability
Links to find the podcast: Look for us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Podbean, PlayerFM, RADIO and more. Just Google "the gait guys podcast". Our Websites: www.thegaitguys.com Find Exclusive content at: https://www.patreon.com/thegaitguys doctorallen.co summitchiroandrehab.com shawnallen.net Our website is...
01.12.2020
Podcast Reboot: Deep dive on knee mechanics, loading and running.
Show notes are linked up below: Links to find the podcast: Look for us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Podbean, PlayerFM, RADIO and more. Just type "the gait guys podcast" into your fav search engine. Our Websites: www.thegaitguys.com Find Exclusive...
09.27.2019
Michael Lucchesi : Head Coach, Second City Track Club
Links to find the podcast: Look for us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Podbean, PlayerFM, RADIO and more. Just Google "the gait guys podcast". Our Websites: www.thegaitguys.com Find Exclusive content at: https://www.patreon.com/thegaitguys doctorallen.co summitchiroandrehab.com shawnallen.net Our website is...
09.08.2019
Gait and neurology of movement, including, Tightness? shortness? What’s the difference? It's the Neurology.
Gait and neurology of movement, including, Tightness? shortness? What’s the difference? It's the Neurology. Truths about Stretching, a case of sesamoiditis, plus exercised induced muscle damage and impaired motor learning, central fatigue, POSE and Chi running and injuries. This...
08.18.2019
Subtalar joint control? Plus Heel raise effects on low back pain.
Links to find the podcast: Look for us on iTunes, Google Play, Podbean, PlayerFM and more. Just Google "the gait guys podcast". Our Websites: www.thegaitguys.com Find Exclusive content at: https://www.patreon.com/thegaitguys doctorallen.co summitchiroandrehab.com shawnallen.net Our website is all you need to...
07.13.2019
A Runner's Podcast. Many things running and biomechanics.
Links to find the podcast: Look for us on iTunes, Google Play, Podbean, PlayerFM and more. Just Google "the gait guys podcast". Our Websites: www.thegaitguys.com Find Exclusive content at: https://www.patreon.com/thegaitguys doctorallen.co summitchiroandrehab.com shawnallen.net Our website is all you need...
06.14.2019
Podcast: A deep dive case study. Plus, Central and Peripheral fatigue explained.
Shawn and Ivo discuss many aspects from top to bottom in a case study presentation. At the end Ivo explains the difference between peripheral and central fatigue mechanisms. It is something that is often overlooked, poorly understood, and for many,...
05.19.2019
Correcting movement problems
Correcting movement problems : the power of opening a neurological window to change the brain's cortical representation Links to find the podcast: Look for us on iTunes, Google Play, Podbean, PlayerFM and more. Just Google "the gait guys podcast". Our...
04.27.2019
Forefoot running, achilles loads & gait retraining.
Key/tag words: gait, gaitproblems, gaitanalysis, forefootrunning, forefootstrike, achilles, heelstrike, elastography, thegaitguys, microvascularity, rockeredshoes, HOKA, metarocker, gaitretraining, Links to find the podcast: Look for us on iTunes, Google Play, Podbean, PlayerFM and more. Just Google "the gait guys podcast". ...
03.16.2019
Podcast: Tendons, Heel Drop and their impacts on the posterior chain,
Keywords: gait, gait analysis, gait problems, running, ankle, tendinopathy, heel lifts, sole lifts, EMG, paraspinal activity, gluteal inhibition, posterior chain, anterior pelvic tilt, tight quads, diagnostic ultrasound Links to find the podcast: Look for us on iTunes,...
02.16.2019
Pod 144: Grounded running, Glute fatigue & Stress Fractures
Hip muscle response to a fatiguing run in females with iliotibial band syndrome. Brown AM1, Zifchock RA2, Lenhoff M3, Song J4, Hillstrom HJ3. Hum Mov Sci. 2019 Feb 8;64:181-190. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2019.02.002. [Epub ahead of print] Balance and Gait Alternations...
01.19.2019
Podcast 143: Future of movement, Running Cadence and more.
The future of human movement control ? https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-01-01/zuckerberg-funds-wireless-mind-control-using-game-changing-brain-implants Really interesting study: in-race cadence data from world 100K champs. Fatigue matters less than expected; https://www.outsideonline.com/2377976/stop-overthinking-your-running-cadence?utm_medium=social&utm;_source=twitter&utm;_campaign=onsiteshare A new study shows a majority (82%) of adolescent patients presenting with FAI syndrome can be...
12.15.2018
Podcast 142: Running in Circles? How your brain manipulates the body parts to get us to run straight.
Visual targeting during running. How we manage to run in a straight line when we clearly should be running in circles. 1. How exercise reprograms the brain: https://www.the-scientist.com/features/this-is-your-brain-on-exercise-64934 2. The influence of prolonged running and footwear...
11.24.2018
Podcaset 141: A deep dive podcast ( (lots of random gait and running thoughts).
Topics: strength, asymmetry, gait, thegaitguys, gaitanalysis, achilles, windlass mechanism Links to find the podcast: Look for us on iTunes, Google Play, Podbean, PlayerFM and more. Just Google "the gait guys podcast". Our Websites: www.thegaitguys.com doctorallen.co summitchiroandrehab.com shawnallen.net...
10.06.2018
Podcast #140: Running, hallux amputation, building deeper gait concepts.
Topics: achilles tendon, achilles tendinopathy, rehab achilles, bursae, marathons, vapourfly, shoes, shoe fit, gait, gait problems, gait correction, gait retraining, running, foot strike, heel strike, midfoot strike, rearfoot strike, heel strike, loading responses, gait rehab, muscle strength, isotonics Links...
09.22.2018
Podcast 139: STEM and PRP therapies for athletes
Topics: STEM &PRP; therapies for athletes plus discussions on types of muscle contraction, and what exactly happens when we "activate" a muscle. We are all over the board today folks, topics like PRP but more so we go...
08.29.2018
Podcast 138 (for real). Are you fighting your own gait/running neurology?
1. Running with the extensors. Convergence and divergence of neurons. 2. fighting your gait neurology. The lies about the Bird dog rehab exercise. 3. ACL and ACL rehab. Surgery or no sugery. Wise? Risks ? 4. Cross...
08.27.2018
Podcast Shorts: 137.2 Random neuro thoughts on gait
This is a small clip from podcast 137. For the full podcast, head over to our website or iTunes or anywhere that you choose to download your podcasts. Key words: neurology, gait, gait analysis, thegaitguys,. motor patterns, spinal...
08.27.2018
Podcast Shorts # 137.1 Arm Swing in Sport
This is a small clip on arm swing from podcast 137. For the full podcast, head over to our website or iTunes or anywhere that you choose to download your podcasts. Key words: arm swing, gait analysis, gait, Our...
07.30.2018
Podcast 137: Running: Limitations in thoracic spine function matter.
We cover many aspects of human movement on this podcast, the topics are broad ranging on today's show, but they are worthy of your time in our opinion. Key words: arm swing, thoracic extension, scapular retraction, arch height, rear foot...
05.13.2018
Pod 136: Part 2: Head over Foot? Where should we put our COM (center of mass)?
This podcast (#136) which is an obvious Part 2 follow up podcast to #135, as the intro explains, comes at the tail end of a series of thought debates between Shawn and Ivo with some folks who have a different...
02.27.2018
Pod 135: Part 1: Head over Foot? Where should we put our COM (center of mass)?
This podcast (135) and its soon to launch follow up podcast (136), as the intro explains, comes at the tail end of a series of thought debates between Shawn and Ivo with some folks who have a different view point. ...
02.11.2018
Childhood Long Bone Torsions: Neurodevelopmental Considerations
Key Tag words: torsions, gait, long bone torsions, femoral torsion, tibial torsion, neuromotor, neuroscience, locomotion, DNS, ambulation, walking, running, gait analysis, infant gait, childhood gait, jiu jitsu, crossover gait, cross over, vestibular, Parkinson's disease We hit some good topics today,...
01.24.2018
Pod 133: Two Gait Cases & their Gait Rehab
Today we discuss a few cases we have seen. We discuss 2 cases, both involved poorly adapted gaits from injury, adaptations that had become the client's new norm. Once you get past Ivo's case presentation, which is very in depth,...
12.25.2017
Podcast 132: Arm swing, gait retraining and steroids.
Key Tag words: thegaitguys, gait, gait analysis, arm swing, cortisone shots, corticosteroids, leg swing, running injuries Links to find the podcast: iTunes page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gait-guys-podcast/id559864138?mt=2 Our Websites: www.thegaitguys.com summitchiroandrehab.com doctorallen.co shawnallen.net Our website is all you need to remember. Everything you...
11.18.2017
Podcast 131: Managing your injuries and mechanics.
Key Tag words: thegaitguys, gait, gait analysis, hallux rigidus, hallux limitus, calf strength, calf endurance Links to find the podcast: iTunes page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gait-guys-podcast/id559864138?mt=2 http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/5887731 Our Websites: www.thegaitguys.com summitchiroandrehab.com doctorallen.co shawnallen.net Our website is all you need to remember. Everything you...
11.04.2017
A few minutes with Shawn, 1
Just a few thoughts, rants, pearls, analogies and stories, once or twice a month . . . mostly leading towards a clinical point of view and things I find myself thinking about.
10.29.2017
Podcast 130: Concepts around Ankle & Knee Injuries
More on asymmetries from a neurologic perspective, The neurophysiologic process that actually occurs during an injury. Plus, Should you change your clients running form? It is a big debate, and we think many of the experts are mistaken on their...
10.12.2017
Podcast 129: The Random Topic Podcast.
Key Tagwords: usain bolt, gait, gait asymmetry, isometrics, isotonics, RF ablation, COOLIEF, OA, deafferentation, knee arthritis, ibuprofin, kidney damage, NSAIDS, heel drop, achilles, tendonitis, heel pain, Our Websites: www.thegaitguys.com summitchiroandrehab.com doctorallen.co shawnallen.net ...
09.30.2017
Podcast 128: Usain Bolt, Plantaris Tears, Arm Swing
Key Tagwords: usain bolt, plantaris tear, plantaris, sole lifts, heel lift, leg length, short leg, heel drop, shoeque, symmetry, asymmetry, sprinters, scoliosis, tendinopathy, achilles, runners, marathons, running injuries, arm swing Our Websites: www.thegaitguys.com summitchiroandrehab.com doctorallen.co ...

What's The Gait Guys Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Gait Guys Podcast episodes:

*NEW: Occult ankle injuries and other tidbits

*NEW: Split treadmills, limping and prioprioception.

*NEW: How to get started with a client

NEW: Hips, Hops and Limb Spin

*NEW: Case studies and clinical thinking.

Pod: Foot muscles, core strength and more

Gait Speed, hip extension, and A New Dawn

Is symmetry important for biomechanics and energy utilization?

Podcast 166: Senile Degeneration of afferent mechanoreceptors.

Chronic Ankle Problems: Neurologic effects in functional ankle instability

Foot placement challenges, vestibular issues & spatial orientation.

The hip and foot talk to each other. A research paper.

Gait and Rock Climbing

Central pattern generators: Why and how movement goes bad.

Masterclass in Gait: VIMEO Q & A Podcast

Accelerating body mass, foot intrinsic thickness, ADHD gait and more !

Gait and COVID-19, Motor Learning, Shoes and Injuries

Gat Ataxia, Foot Strength & Glute medius tears

Round 2, Coach Mike Lucchesi: Olympic Trials 2020 Atlanta

Mini Pod: Biomechanics, Shoe foam with Coach Mike

A "Farewell to the King", Knee Fences, and Durability

Podcast Reboot: Deep dive on knee mechanics, loading and running.

Michael Lucchesi : Head Coach, Second City Track Club

Gait and neurology of movement, including, Tightness? shortness? What’s the difference? It's the Neurology.

Subtalar joint control? Plus Heel raise effects on low back pain.

A Runner's Podcast. Many things running and biomechanics.

Podcast: A deep dive case study. Plus, Central and Peripheral fatigue explained.

Correcting movement problems

Forefoot running, achilles loads & gait retraining.

Podcast: Tendons, Heel Drop and their impacts on the posterior chain,

Pod 144: Grounded running, Glute fatigue & Stress Fractures

Podcast 143: Future of movement, Running Cadence and more.

Podcast 142: Running in Circles? How your brain manipulates the body parts to get us to run straight.

Podcaset 141: A deep dive podcast ( (lots of random gait and running thoughts).

Podcast #140: Running, hallux amputation, building deeper gait concepts.

Podcast 139: STEM and PRP therapies for athletes

Podcast 138 (for real). Are you fighting your own gait/running neurology?

Podcast Shorts: 137.2 Random neuro thoughts on gait

Podcast Shorts # 137.1 Arm Swing in Sport

Podcast 137: Running: Limitations in thoracic spine function matter.

Pod 136: Part 2: Head over Foot? Where should we put our COM (center of mass)?

Pod 135: Part 1: Head over Foot? Where should we put our COM (center of mass)?

Childhood Long Bone Torsions: Neurodevelopmental Considerations

Pod 133: Two Gait Cases & their Gait Rehab

Podcast 132: Arm swing, gait retraining and steroids.

Podcast 131: Managing your injuries and mechanics.

A few minutes with Shawn, 1

Podcast 130: Concepts around Ankle & Knee Injuries

Podcast 129: The Random Topic Podcast.

Podcast 128: Usain Bolt, Plantaris Tears, Arm Swing