OK - Running Gait and cycling form problem - Who to go see? Kinda long thread.

I'm now sure if this is what you need, but when the tracking is off on cycling... ie: if your knee moves in an arc outward or inward that is when you might need some shims placed in your cleat to fix the tracking. I know i have 2 shims on my right shoe b/c without my knee would move inward when i pedal.

Another question, i am currently thinking about going to see a gait analysis b/c when i run i sometimes get dull stiffness/barely noticeable but annoying pains in my left knee and just curious if it could be due to biomechanics. Did you find them helpful? Where should i go to find one around me?

-andrew

Do a google search on Anatomy Trains or KMI (Kenesis Myofascial Integration).  These are therapists who look at how movement is coordinated throughout the body and body parts.  Unlike a sports med doc, these therapists can and will take the time to figure out whats going on. 

They are really good at figuring how things like how having a forward head posture can cause calf pain.

Good luck.  You've given this a lot of thought and a lot of effort.  I hope you can find the solutions you're looking for.  The answers will take you off the beaten track.

I don't know if my legs are same length or not but I have spent some time looking at my stride.  I tend to have a duck type walk (got it from my Dad, he looks like goofy).  During running over the last few years I have focused on straightening the stride out a bit.  I find it interesting that my left foot is now reasonably in line, but my right still wants to kick a bit out.  When I try to change it, my right knee hurts a bit.  So I've pretty much decided that to leave well enough alone.

You've checked the obvious like mid foot strike, 'run quietly', etc. for the foot issue?

Saw an infomercial about these $20 orthotics that were guaranteed to fix all your alignment problems.

(though for 20 bucks I'd probably secretly try them)