Often fine tuning of orthotic and prosthetic alignment may result in dramatic differences in walking patterns. In appropriate cases, recommendations for surgery as well as pre-surgical evaluations are made. The lab's goals fit into the larger rehabilitation framework provided by MossRehab, which includes inpatient, outpatient and day rehabilitation as well as orthotic and prosthetic services. The lab's primary clinical objective is complemented by both research and teaching programs. Diagnostic Tests Video and The Force Line .
Video allows a subject's gait pattern to be reviewed and studied in slow motion.
Two cameras provide a simultaneous side and a front view of the subject. One major innovation, created at MossRehab, is the force line visualization technique. This allows a laser representation of the force to be superimposed on the video of the subject in real-time so that the line of action of the force can be seen as they walk. The forceline can be used to make adjustments to a prosthesis for better performance AMTI Force Plates . Motion Analysis System .