Gait Analysis
Movement is very complex and what we see with our eyes may not always be exactly what is going on. The benefit of 3D Gait Analysis is it is an extra tool which is essential in analysing complex movement.   At NeuBalance we regularly use digital video cameras to aid in the overall management of both injured and uninjured clients.

This state of the art diagnostic equipment collects detailed data of movement patterns from the pelvis, hips, to the knees and ankles in three planes along with the moments and powers which gives a large amount of data compared with that we can get with our eyes or video. By having a video recording of a patient moving it is possible to look at the movement again and again and so perform a better analysis than by simply several minutes of visual observation.

The detailed analysis that is obtained through Video motion analysis, when used in conjunction with a thorough clinical examination enables the clinician to be more precise when diagnosing the underlying cause of the pain or injury. A more detailed understanding of the diagnosis aids in the implementation of a patient specific treatment programme.

The Matscan Analysis system provides much needed information in the areas of the foot.  As well as indicating where there are high pressure areas it is also shows the progression of the centre of pressure. This can be very useful as it can indicate whether a person is spending a large amount of time on one area of the foot and also whether how the centre of pressure is moving could be contributing to their problems. The
system enables us to analyse the data in a number of different ways and from this it is possible to make recommendations about the schedule of treatment needed.

Matscan Features include:

	Display 2-D and 3-D real-time and   recorded data	Display pressure and force curves over time
	Side-by-side comparisons of pre and post treatment conditions
	Force-time integrals (Impulse)	Frame by frame, single, and multi-stance phase displays
	Isolate and analyze specific areas of plantar foot	Display Center of Force and its trajectory