Biomechanical Assessment Service
Primary Contact: Dr Gabor Barton
We have the necessary equipment and expertise which allow us to perform a detailed movement analysis. Our aim is to give you specific information which can help you to understand the nature of your injury. The components of the service are:
Gait Analysis
Basic Gait Package:
- Medical history
- Physical examination of joints and muscles
- Video of movement
- Recording of the ground reaction force
Advanced Gait Package:
- Basic Gait Package
- 3D analysis of movement (Vicon)
Options:
- DEXA bone scan
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Energy consumption (COSMED)
- Under foot pressure measurement (RSScan)
Subsequent to data acquisition we analyse the results and produce a written report including multimedia illustrations. The report can be viewed on any personal computer and will be sent to you on a CD at a later time. The report typically attempts to uncover the abnormal mechanisms which may be related to your particular problems. Not being placed in a medical environment we cannot provide a diagnosis of your condition and we cannot give medical advice either although we may be able to make certain helpful recommendations about what you may do by way of exercise and/or what other avenues you may wish to pursue. Naturally you can share this information with those who treat you but it is up to their professional judgement if they consider our findings.
Isokinetic dynamometry
Jump Evaluation
Lower limb loading assessment
Thorax volume assessment using opto-electronic plethysmography
Primary Contact: Dr Mark Robinson
This non-invasive assessment uses three-dimensional motion capture to assess thorax volume. This service is currently aimed at individuals without chronic respiratory difficulties.
