Frequently asked questions

What are your hours?

What should I bring with to the gait or clinical upper extremity appointment?

Are there any restrictions to the gait or clinical upper extremity tests?

Will the evaluation hurt?

Who are the professionals?

What type of equipment?

A Vicon 612 motion capture system is incorporated with a Motion Lab Systems 16 channel electromyography unit for the EMG section of the test. For the lower extremity analysis, special force sensing plates are embedded in the floor, providing information such as joint powers. A lightweight digital video recorder is used for the video analysis. For the occupational therapy section, a dynamometer (grip strength tool), goniometer (measures joint angles) and Jebson Taylor Test equipment (for functional assessment) are used. Oxygen Consumption Analysis utilizes a Cosmed K4b2 cardiopulmonary system. A Tekscan FMAT and inserts are used to perform the foot pressure analyses.

What happens after the gait and clinical upper extremity tests?

When will the gait analysis or clinical upper extremity test results be available?

Is the test covered by insurance?

How do I make an appointment?

How do I obtain a copy of my child's Gait or Upper Extremity Analysis report?

How long does a Pitching Biomechanics Analysis appointment take? When can I expect to get the results?