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LABORATORY FOR ORTHOPEDIC BIOMECHANICS AND MOTION ANALYSIS

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer motion analysis at our foot center. 

 

In individual cases, such an examination can be organized. We kindly ask you to ask your health insurance or accident insurer for approval of the costs in advance, as this highly specialized examination is not a compulsory service and therefore unfortunately cannot be expected to be covered by the insurer.

A motion analysis uses state-of-the-art technology to record biomechanical values ​​of your individual gait. Statements can be made about the load on the joints, the position of the bones and the muscle function of the feet and legs at the individual times of walking. This means that your movements can be summarized in numbers and precisely described.

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Fusszentrum Luzern Bewegungsanalyse

A motion analysis uses state-of-the-art technology to record biomechanical values ​​of your individual gait. Statements can be made about the load on the joints, the position of the bones and the muscle function of the feet and legs at the individual times of walking. This means that your movements can be summarized in numbers and precisely described.

What kind of clothes should be worn?

For the analysis, your legs/feet and lower back must be uncovered. Therefore, you should wear appropriate clothing (bikini, 2-piece underwear, a bathing suit or sports shorts). Changing rooms are available for you in the laboratory.

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You should not put any cream on your feet and legs on the day of the examination, otherwise the electrodes will not adhere well and will have to be adjusted several times.

How does a motion analysis work?

After a consultation with a physician at the Foot Center, an examination is scheduled in the Laboratory for Motion Analysis. This is performed by a scientist/motion analyst in the Motion Analysis and Orthopedic Biomechanics Laboratory of the Hirslandenklinik St. Anna in Meggen.

Several reflective markers are attached to the patient's body. Then the movement scientist attaches surface electrodes to the skin, above certain muscle groups, to perform a muscle current measurement (EMG). After this preparation, the patient walks a distance of about 8 m several times. Here he walks over plates in the floor, which measure pressure and force. The marking points on the patient are filmed by infrared cameras.

The recorded data are evaluated by specialists of the foot center according to the individual problem. The doctor of the foot center later discusses the result with the patient and plans the further treatment accordingly.

A motion analysis takes 60-90 minutes, depending on the problem.

What are the benefits of motion analysis?

  • The data from the movement analysis can be used to identify the causes of complaints and thus improve therapy.

  • The feet of diabetics and patients with sensory disorders can be protected by custom-made insoles.

  • The shoes of athletes can be perfectly adapted to their individual requirements. Likewise, their training structure can be optimized according to muscular function.

  • If surgery is required, the most biomechanically ideal surgical method can be found and simulated on the computer.

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