Movement Analysis Laboratory

Health is closely related to moving, the basic element of which is walking. Walking is one of our most natural movements that affects the functioning of the whole body system. The essential features of this are the position of the spine and the pelvis, the movements of joints, the condition of the feet and their arches, or the pressing of soles to the ground. In our motion analysis laboratory, we perform a special computer-controlled motion analysis using a device that is able to analyze the movement system of the human body and thus provide a precise and in-depth examination thereof.

Isometric muscle strength measurement

During this test, we measure the isometric muscle strength of the main stabilizer muscle groups, and by comparing the results to reference values, the maximal force exerted by the tested muscle group can be established. We compare the muscles and their counterparts on the other side of the body, the agonist and antagonist muscles, and the differences between individual measurements.

EMG

The motion analysis devices are combined with a local EMG device, which measures the activity of the selected muscle. This test can be performed while standing or walking.

Standing and gait characteristics

This means a precise, quick and comprehensive gait analysis, the analysis of the interdependencies between posture and gait, and the exploration of loading disturbances. Step length and width and the ratio of swing and stance phases are important biomechanical parameters when comparing the two sides in order to analyze the quality of gait. This allows the comparison of these objective and quantitative results before and after treatment.

Plantar pressure distribution

The built-in sensors of the measurement platform reveal the characteristics of the foot arch, the maximum points of pressure, the extent of maximal load and its differences between the two feet, and also the distribution of pressure per segments. During the measurement, the position of the center of pressure is continuously displayed and its path - which is closely related to the balance of the body - can be graphically visualized.