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By: Victoria Anderson
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System that records and analyzes a persons movement while they are doing various exercises
Used by doctors, physical therapists, athletic trainers etc. to pinpoint deficiencies in their patients and recommend treatment plans
What is OptoGait?
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Exercises usually consist of running, jumping or walking
Ex: squat jumps, marching, single leg jumps
Exercises can be done on the ground or (in the case of running/walking) on a treadmill
How do you use OptoGait?
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OptoGait helps patients discovers which muscles they may be favoring
Creating a better balance in your movement decreases pain from movement-related injuries and increases performance in athletes
Symmetry
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Records a patients movement with a transmitting and receiving bar
Each has 96 LED’s (can vary) which communicate on an infrared frequency
OptoGait Technology:
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Cameras also record the patients movement and sync in with the transmitting and receiving bars so the patient can see where the deficiency occurred
OptoGait Technology:
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Variations of OptoGait
Single Meter Modular System Treadmill System
Jump Tests Gait Tests Stance & Swing Phase
Frequency Test(walking in place)
Running Tests Step Time
Reaction Tests Step & Stride Length
Speed & Acceleration
Gait Cycle
Total Distance
* 1 meter bar *2-100 meter bar * 1 meter bar on treadmill
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User receives graphical, numerical, and video feedback of their results
Values are based off of left or right side Analysis provides information on the users
asymmetry in their movement through comparison with averages
Standard Deviation and variability Coefficient also provide data about any imbalances
OptoGait Analysis:
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Gait Analysis Report:
Analyzes Lengths, Gait Parameters, Time Parameters, & Speed Parameters
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The information OptoGait records gets transferred to a personal profile which can be used for comparison for later tests
Any important information about that patient can be added to a patients profile (ie: photo, age, weight, previous injuries etc.)
Personal Profiles:
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Jopson says, “It helped me see some weaknesses in my running that I was not aware of and could improve on. I have a longer stride on my left leg than my right when I’m barefoot.”
Noy Jopson: Ironman Triathlete
http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/20365/new-technology-measures-body-imbalance-as-you-do-your-sport
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“Avoiding injury in any sport can be a huge concern. Injury prevention is one of the main steps in ensuring top athletic performance and can be easily integrated into any exercise, rehabilitation or coaching program.”
Injury Prevention
http://optosource.us/blog/bid/133047/3-Ways-OptoGait-aids-in-injury-prevention
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OptoGait. Microgate Corporation. 10 November 2012. http://optogait.com/What-is-OptoGait
OptoGait. Microgate Corporation. 10 November 2012. http://optogait.com/Optogait/The-single-meter.
OptoGait. Microgate Corporation. 10 November 2012. http://optogait.com/Optogait/The-system-on-Treadmill
OptoGait. Microgate Corporation. 10 November 2012. http://optogait.com/Optogait/The-modular-system
OptoGait. Microgate Corporation. 10 November 2012. http://optogait.com/What-is-OptoGait/The-software
OptoGait. Microgate Corporation. 10 November 2012. http://optogait.com/Applications/Gait-Analysis
Enriquez, Marge “New Technology.” The Philippine Daily Inquirer. 1 November 2011. 10 November 2012. http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/20365/new-technology-measures-body-imbalance-as-you-do-your-sport
Vaugn, Alex. “3 Ways OptoGait Aids in Injury Prevention.” Optosource. 5 April 2012. 10 November 2012. http://optosource.us/blog/bid/133047/3-Ways-OptoGait-aids-in-injury-prevention
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