Vector Gait Lab
At our clinic, you have access to our BTS vector gait plate analysis system. We are leaders in linking gait outcomes to 3D designs.
Our video vector plate system uses linked cameras that synchronize with two force measurement plates set within the floor. The ground reaction force is then displayed in direction and magnitude over the gait recording for analysis, in both the sagittal and coronal planes.
We can use this tool to break down the biomechanics of a person's gait with and without their orthotic interventions, observe changes in outcomes over time, use the information to inform the next prescriptions, and use it as a tool for fine-tuning AFOs.
Our gait lab then is able to generate a detailed kinematic report which includes analyzed graphed gait data and visual pictures. We also are able to use this tool with live video to see the ground reaction force alignment in static standing and walking in real-time to make immediate adjustments to orthotic interventions for improved and measured client-centered outcomes.
As a clinic, we are working towards modifying digital designs of AFOs linked to measured gait outcomes. That's our pathway. Knowing more and sharing information are our next steps.
The Optimal Segmental Kinematic Alignment approach to Rehabilitation (OSKAR) is an orthotic method of treating clients with lower limb neurological conditions caused by such conditions as cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, and spina bifida. It was originally developed by Elaine Owen MBE MSc SRP MCSP, a world-renowned physiotherapist, and OSKAR’s efficacy is proven by extensive evidence. We use OSKAR principles to inform our clinical decision-making, orthotic design, and client-centered prescriptions.
