As you walk on the track, you will cross over several plates which will record the amount of force and pressure exerted from different parts of your feet. This information will be sent directly to computers which show two and three-dimensional pictures of how you walk. This allows slow motion and freeze frame analysis of your walk. A computerized camera system will capture the exact motion of these markers and identify the movement of your body while you walk. The electrodes on your skin will measure the EMG and help determine if there is a problem with your muscles or nerves.
Many problems can arise if there is too much shock.
Accelerometers will measure this shock and can help researchers and your doctor decide on the proper treatment to reduce shock. There are many ways to diagnose medical problems which may include X-rays, clinical examinations, C.A.T. scans and M.R.I. studies. Gait analysis offers a unique perspective because it is done while you stand and walk. Since most foot, ankle, leg, and back pains begins or worsens from standing and walking, gait analysis offers a distinct advantage in diagnosing your problems. Gait research of diabetic patients is a particular focus at the Gait Study Center.