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Slow motion analysis improves outcomes for athletes

As physical therapists, our eyes are trained to spot movement dysfunctions and bio-mechanical deviations from the time our patients walk in the door, sit in the waiting room and throughout our examinations. We can see the big picture of muscle imbalances, range of motion deficits, mobility problems, area of weakness and changes in gait. However, incorporating slow motion video analysis provides us with precise information that is not possible to see in real time.

As physical therapists, our eyes are trained to spot movement dysfunctions and bio-mechanical deviations from the time our patients walk in the door, sit in the waiting room and throughout our examinations. We can see the big picture of muscle imbalances, range of motion deficits, mobility problems, area of weakness and changes in gait. However, incorporating slow motion video analysis provides us with precise information that is not possible to see in real time. With slow motion we can measure specific joint angles from the foot/ankle, knee, hip, and spine to provide more specifics to our patients regarding their abnormal mechanics. We can isolate muscular compensations, identify signs of weakness and point out possible habitual changes that are contributing to pain (or that may lead to an injury in the future).

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