What do we do?
We help you prevent injuries and improve your running technique
At UMANA, we conduct biomechanical running studies tailored to the characteristics and goals of all types of athletes (professionals, federated athletes, amateurs, adults, and children).
In addition, our u-RUN technology allows us to adapt the study to any type of footwear, surface, and sport (athletics, running, trail, cross-country, football, padel, basketball, handball…).
In this way, we provide a personalized service to improve running technique and prevent future discomfort and injuries, helping to select the right footwear, design custom insoles, and even develop individualized training plans.
Who is it for?
frequent cases
Our biomechanical running study allows us to help athletes with biomechanical deviations or injuries in the feet, legs, and back:
- pronators and supinators
- plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendinopathy
- metatarsalgia
- iliotibial band pain
- patellar tendinitis
- psoas and piriformis issues
- lumbar overload
- joint pain
In addition, it also allows us to support athletes who want to improve their performance and running technique in any discipline: athletics, cross-country, running, trail, football, padel, basketball, handball, etc.
What does our uRun study contribute?
dynamic diagnosis
Our biomechanical running study provides a precise view of how your technique influences your health and performance.
We analyze your real movement to detect the origin of your discomfort and injuries, identifying imbalances and inefficient patterns. We not only help you prevent injuries, but also get the most out of every stride.
The results obtained are the ideal complement to medical imaging tests (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and ultrasounds), which show the condition of structures but do not explain how they behave when you run. Our biomechanical study adds that key information and translates it into clear, personalized recommendations.
leading figures in Spain
Speakers and scientific communicators at the National Congress of Podiatry
At UMANA ®, we are specialists in running technique and footwear biomechanics. Our knowledge and research have made us a national reference, with our team established as regular speakers at the National Podiatry Congress and other podiatry conferences and scientific events.
- 55th National Podiatry Congress | Zaragoza 2026
- IV National Freedom of Movement Congress | Alicante 2026
- 54th National Podiatry Congress | Las Palmas 2025
- III National Freedom of Movement Congress | Alicante 2025
- 53rd National Podiatry Congress | Cartagena 2024
- II National Freedom of Movement Congress | Alicante 2024
- 52nd National Podiatry Congress | Barcelona 2023
- XXVI Scientific Podiatry Conference | Barcelona 2022
UMANA ® | uRun
Decipher and improve your running technique
Improve your technique
uRun technology
comprehensive biomechanical study
Our uRUN technology evaluates running technique in a comprehensive way. It integrates 3D motion capture systems, dynamic posturography, force platforms, and in-shoe devices to decode the biomechanical keys of your stride.
We measure over 150 biomechanical parameters related to movement and gait during the natural running cycle and on a treadmill, always using non-invasive and harmless tests, compatible with injury and recovery phases.
With uRUN, we can detect inefficient running patterns and muscular imbalances that limit your performance and cause injuries, guiding the most effective solutions in each case.
scientific basis
"It integrates big data, biomechanical calculation algorithms, and computational simulation."
multifactorial
”6 biomechanical tests to evaluate all the parameters that influence your running technique and injuries”
harmless
”protocols suitable for all ages and compatible with injury and recovery phases”
non-invasive
"It uses surface sensors that do not interfere with running biomechanics."
150 parameters
"For a complete and fully personalized biomechanical running study"
dynamic test
to carry out the insole design based on the foot in real movement rather than in unloaded conditions
+ diagnosis
"It provides information not visible in traditional imaging tests (X-ray, MRI, CT scan, ultrasound)."
footwear lab
"Calculate the technical characteristics of the footwear compatible with the athlete"
UMANA ® | uRun
advanced biomechanical analysis
advanced analysis
arthro-muscular examination
mobility and elasticity
We carry out an assessment of possible joint and muscular impairments that may be limiting running performance.
In this study, we evaluate joint mobility and muscle elasticity levels in the feet, legs, and back, identifying the athlete’s anatomical and functional restrictions.
Based on this diagnosis, we design individualized interventions and prescribe specific joint and muscle work when necessary.
static analysis
asimetrías eststructural asymmetriesructurales
In this test, we analyze the static load distribution in the legs and also assess plantar support.
The information obtained allows us to identify load imbalances caused by structural asymmetries (lower limb length discrepancies, pelvic plane rotations, and deviations in joint axes).
In this way, we detect alterations that lead to muscular compensations and increase the risk of chronic conditions in runners.
digital pediography
anatomy of plantar support
With digital pedography, we perform a computer-based biomechanical analysis of the foot.
This analysis quantifies anatomical characteristics and plantar support patterns, allowing us to identify the foot morphology and the predominant pressure areas during running.
The results are essential for the prescription and design of custom orthopedic insoles when necessary.
dynamic analysis
foot patterns
This study allows us to measure dynamic gait alterations through different running tests.
We use force platforms and in-shoe systems to record biomechanical parameters of plantar support (phase duration, propulsion forces, pronation-supination trends,…) and identify gait deviations potentially harmful to the runner.
The information obtained is essential for defining personalized solutions (custom insoles, specialized footwear, and compensatory exercises), as well as for monitoring the athlete’s progress during recovery processes.
3D motion analysis
joint deviations
We evaluate the runner’s 3D movement throughout the stride cycle. To do so, we perform different running tests using motion capture systems that do not interfere with the running gesture, ensuring full freedom for the athlete during the test.
We record precise data on the movement and alignment of the ankles, knees, and hips, detecting relevant biomechanical alterations such as varus-valgus tendencies, asymmetries and movement restrictions, pelvic tilts and rotations, and deviations of the foot axis during support and propulsion phases.
The results obtained are a key tool for clinical and sports decision-making, objectively guiding the individualized prescription of insoles, specific therapeutic exercise programs and running technique re-education, as well as recommending technical footwear adapted to the runner’s biomechanical needs.
stabilometry
proprioceptive ability
We perform a single-leg stance test to evaluate the stability and proprioception of each leg.
To do this, we analyze the runner’s response in multiple balance tests, modifying plantar support conditions and visual input. During each test, the athlete’s postural sway is recorded, and from this data we calculate the % stability and % proprioceptive capacity compared to normative values.
This makes it possible to detect imbalances related to the accumulation of injuries and chronic overloads.
training orientation
mobility, strength, and proprioception
We identify structural deviations and biomechanical dysfunctions that limit your running technique, affecting both your performance and your predisposition to injury.
Our uRUN technology analyzes the force and power involved in each stride, as well as asymmetries, pelvic rotations, and muscular deficits and shortenings.
Based on this data, we guide you towards individualized functional training plans including strength and power development, proprioceptive training, motor control work, mobility and flexibility routines, and, when appropriate, physiotherapy treatment to prevent injuries, relieve discomfort, and optimize performance.
custom templates
biomechanical design
We design custom insoles to correct biomechanical gait deviations and rebalance the distribution of joint loads, contributing to the prevention of future injuries and the relief of existing discomfort.
Our biomechanical running study allows us to define all the elements necessary for the insole to be truly functional and effective. We measure anatomical and functional parameters during running, developing designs that adapt to the foot in real movement rather than in unloaded conditions.
Finally, it is important to note that insoles are considered a last resort and are only the best solution in approximately 1% of the cases analyzed.
footwear prescription
technical specifications
We define the technical characteristics of the shoes that best match your running biomechanics. This helps minimize the risk of injuries due to cumulative load and also improve your performance.
Our biomechanical running study allows us to understand your gait pattern (impact forces, gait stability, level of pronation, etc.), and the uRUN algorithm calculates the technical features of the shoes that are most compatible with you (drop, cushioning, pronation control, last width, arch support…)
Why should you try our uRun technology?
Why try uRun?
Because it considers more than 150 biomechanical parameters
"We analyze your biomechanical running pattern to define the optimal characteristics of the shoes that best suit your technique."...
Because it determines the optimal characteristics of your shoes
"We analyze your biomechanical running pattern to define the optimal characteristics of the shoes that best suit your technique."
Because it allows for the design of more effective and functional templates.
“We measure functional parameters during running, developing designs that adapt to the foot in motion and not when it is unloaded.”
Because it focuses on individualized training and recovery plans
“We evaluate all static and dynamic imbalances of the lower limbs and pelvis, focusing on the most effective exercises to correct them.”