Summary
In this episode, we explore the innovative world of Runeasi, a company co-founded by Dr. Kurt Schütte, which is revolutionizing the assessment of running and jumping in both clinical and athletic settings. Dr. Schütte shares how Runeasi bridges the gap between lab-based biomechanics research and real-world application, offering affordable, evidence-based analysis tools. The episode delves into the workings of Runeasi's AI-driven 3D gait analysis and its jump module, highlighting their key metrics and practical applications in reducing injury risk and enhancing performance. Additionally, the podcast covers the benefits of using Runeasi for clinicians and coaches, its validation process, and its future developments, including remote rehabilitation and mobile app advancements. The discussion emphasizes Runeasi's mission to make data-driven insights accessible and actionable for everyday physiotherapists, coaches, and athletes.
Guest
Dr. Kurt Schütte, PhD in biomechanics, CEO, and co-founder of Runeasi — a company that’s shaking up how we assess running and jumping in both clinical and athletic settings.
After completing his PhD, Kurt saw a gap between the lab and the field — and a clear need for affordable, evidence-based biomechanics analysis that could be used in the real world. That realization became Runeasi. His mission? To empower clinicians and coaches to use data-driven insights to reduce injury risk and enhance performance — and to make this the standard within the next three years.
Resources
Andreas Halfmarathon Case Study with Runeasi
Runeasi Website
Content
00:00:00 Introduction of Dr. Kurt Schütte and Runeasi
00:01:06 Discussion on the origin of Runeasi
00:02:09 Motivation from research to entrepreneurship
00:04:11 Vision for data-driven insights in clinical practice
00:08:25 Core of Runeasi’s AI-driven 3D gait analysis
00:09:50 Difference from traditional lab-based systems
00:12:27 Ensuring closeness to the gold standard
00:14:58 Main metrics from gait testing
00:22:02 Who uses Runeasi and for which scenarios
00:27:18 Typical test session walkthrough
00:32:24 Running on a treadmill vs. outdoors
00:38:11 Jump testing module
00:41:11 Main metrics in the jump module
00:44:26 Ensuring accuracy compared to force plates
00:48:34 Special cases in return to sport testing
00:52:59 Future developments for Runeasi
00:57:26 Message to physios hesitant about biomechanics tech
01:01:51 Final thoughts and how to get Runeasi
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