Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Rotation is a fundamental aspect of running.
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Running involves sagittal, frontal, and transverse plane movements.
One common mistake I have seen when looking at running technique is lack of this movement, particularly the rotational aspect.
This can occur for a multitude of reasons, like:
1️⃣Perceiving this movement as an inefficiency
2️⃣It can also happen subconsciously from habitual guarding from a previous injury.
One metric I can measure with my run analysis equipment is hip/pelvic movement during running.
We typically aim for more control/stability in that region to reduce “energy leakage” and optimize output through the legs/feet.
However, what is interesting is that I have had plenty of scenarios where this pelvic control/stability improved from cuing increased rotation at the torso.
Part of the reasoning being that the rotation in the torso may help counteract rotational forces that are coming up to the pelvis from the feet.
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This is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice. If you are dealing with persistent running-related injuries, I recommend seeing a healthcare professional.
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Footage from the end of the 2023 Berlin Marathon
Rotation is a fundamental aspect of running.
-
Running involves sagittal, frontal, and transverse plane movements.
One common mistake I have seen when looking at running technique is lack of this movement, particularly the rotational aspect.
This can occur for a multitude of reasons, like:
1️⃣Perceiving this movement as an inefficiency
2️⃣It can also happen subconsciously from habitual guarding from a previous injury.
One metric I can measure with my run analysis equipment is hip/pelvic movement during running.
We typically aim for more control/stability in that region to reduce “energy leakage” and optimize output through the legs/feet.
However, what is interesting is that I have had plenty of scenarios where this pelvic control/stability improved from cuing increased rotation at the torso.
Part of the reasoning being that the rotation in the torso may help counteract rotational forces that are coming up to the pelvis from the feet.
-
This is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice. If you are dealing with persistent running-related injuries, I recommend seeing a healthcare professional.
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Footage from the end of the 2023 Berlin Marathon
