VIDEO ANALYSIS

During a normal physiotherapy consultation we can usually only assess an individual in a static posture i.e, standing or lying, which while essential, does not always give us the full picture. The video analysis enables us to assess your dynamic and functional movements, making our assessment and diagnosis of the athlete at whatever level you may be, much more accurate.

At Physio for All we use high speed digital equipment to gain dynamic footage of specific movements or activities, most typically walking or running but we can also record other actions such as a tennis serve, a throwing action or a golf swing. You are also able to see exactly how you move, which often surprises people!

By downloading this information into the computer we can then see frame by frame your movement patterns, muscle control and timing, foot placement and weight transfer mechanisms. All normal movement relies on a finely tuned balance of muscle activation and control. If muscles are incorrectly recruited and/or at the wrong time this can place undue stress on the joints, ligaments and neural tissue and pain and injury will follow. As anyone who tries to keep fit knows, this can then severely limit the ability to train and ultimately reduce performance.

What will happen?

You will need to wear shorts and a t-shirt and bring your training shoes with you. We will then gather about two minutes of video footage and download this into the computer to play back to you. The physiotherapist will replay and save the frames that show any faulty movement patterns. From this the physiotherapist will provide a specific treatment plan, to resolve your pain/injury and improve your performance.

Podiatry

Your physiotherapist will work closely with the clinic’s podiatrist, (the specialist in the foot and ankle biomechanics), so that advice can be given on shoes, methods of training and orthotics. The podiatrist will also use the video analysis equipment in their assessment, so whether you have attended for physiotherapy or podiatry you can get the specialised input from each professional.

Who Benefits?

Anyone who has an interest in maintaining their fitness from the casual jogger to the high performance athlete can greatly benefit form the video analysis assessment.

You will also benefit if;

● You are changing your training routine i.e a new activity, increased intensity or increased speed.

● You suffer from pain during or after your activity.

● You get recurring injuries.

● You want to improve your performance.

PLEASE ASK AT RECEPTION FOR MORE DETAILS FOR A FIT AND HEALTHY START TO YOUR NEW YEAR!

Physio for all
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