Gait Analysis by ASICS...

ASICS Malaysia goes a step further by introducing their world re-known ASICS Lab to Malaysians to analyse our gait pattern, well at least only for 2 days. ASICS Malaysia invited Andy Neo, ASICS Product Specialist all the way from Singapore to conduct the 2 days sessions in conjunction with the Penang Bridge International Marathon 2012 scheduled on 18 November 2012.

Yours truly was invited by Kris Lee, Assistant Brand Manager of ASICS Malaysia to be their humble first person to be analyse. Not that I have not done this before nor that I do not know about it, but it's always good to know or at least to have a 2nd opinion. I was trained by a podiatrist before (though I do not have paper qualification) and my last previous gait analysis done by a professional was done probably 5 years ago. So let's see how much has changed.

And so on a Saturday noon, I drove down to ASICS Concept Store at Pavillion. A rented treadmill was in the store and quickly enough, Andy prepared all the necessary hardware which consist of a rear camera connected to a notebook. I was required to put on specially marked shoes which are basically just basic minimalist neutral shoes. 

Put on these specially marked ASICS shoes and you are ready to go...

On a constant speed of 8.2KM/H, I ran while the camera captured all the necessary from behind. And by 5 minutes, all results were out. And so my gait did not change much. I still pronate a little on my right feet, and probably the difference now is that I strike the ground on mid to fore foot. And bad habits don't change either, I still cross my legs over when I run. My guess is probably due to my bow legged issue.

Off I go...

Kris takes a go at it too...

The view from the notebook (sorry for the blurness)...

So yes, although this is nothing new to me, it is still a good service by ASICS Malaysia and I applaud them for bringing them here although it's only on a tour basis. Many Malaysians thought the simple step and print test (wet test) is an easy way to determine the foot type. Well, basically its inaccurate as those are call static test. What ASICS Malaysia has brought in is called dynamic test which Running Lab also conducts (minus the camera and notebook) is for us to walk and run on the treadmill as our feet pattern does change as we walk or run. It will not be the same as compared to standing still. 

My gait...

So if you are interested to know more about your feet, make yourself down to ASICS Concept Store at Pavillion Kuala Lumpur on 26 August (3.00pm - 5.00pm and 6.00pm - 8.00pm) and 27 August 2012 (10.30am - 1.00pm and 2.30pm - 5.00pm). For a nominal fee of RM120, you will have your gait analyse and ASICS Malaysia will also throw in some complimentary goodies such as a duffel bag, vouchers, socks and lanyard.