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Programs & Services

Motion Service

The Motion Analysis Service helps clinicians understand how the body moves and functions mechanically. Motion analysis is used to measure, analyze and interpret body movements in clients who have problems walking because of musculoskeletal issues (problems that affect muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons) or neurological issues (problems that include the nervous system, i.e. brain, spinal cord and nerves).

The Motion Analysis Service uses technologies like motion capture, high-speed video, and foot pressure measurement to give clinicians in the team a better understanding of how clients are walking. This type of analysis is also referred to as clinical gait analysis.

Patients seen usually present with:

  • cerebral palsy
  • stroke
  • brain injury
  • limb amputation
  • incomplete spinal cord injury
  • other neurological or muscular problem that has led to a difficult-to-assess gait pattern

Contact Details

Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

Location Info
Syncrude Centre for Motion and Balance, Room 2412.2 GlenWest
Address
10230 111 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T5G 0B7
Telephone
780-735-8231
Fax
780-735-7946
Accessibility

Accessible and public parking are available on designated surface and underground parking stalls.

Pay by plate parking is available.


Ramps and wheelchair accessible washrooms.

Getting There

Parking map

 

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Note

Closed during Statutory holidays.
Access
Service Providers May Include
doctors, physiatrists, physical therapists (PTs)
Eligibility

Patients (as young as four years of age and up) who present with a walking-related dysfunction as a result of a congenital or acquired neurological or musculoskeletal condition that has led to a difficult to assess gait pattern, such as:

  • Cerebral palsy
  • Stroke
  • Brain injury
  • Limb amputation
  • Incomplete spinal Cord Injury
  • Other neurological disorders

Referrals must also include a clearly defined clinical question that clinical gait analysis is able to answer, examples of appropriate questions include:

  • What segment of the lower extremity is generating rotation?
  • Is muscle patterning or spasticity impacting walking?
  • Is knee overextension observed in walking a primary gait deficit or a compensation or consequence of something else?
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

Only accepted from clinics within the Glenrose and Physicians with Glenrose appointments.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Also Known As
Acronym
SCMB
Previous
Motion Analysis Services, Motion Analysis Services (Syncrude Centre for Motion & Balance)
Other
Gait Lab, Motion Lab, Syncrude Centre for Motion and Balance