Every person has a different gait, or walking pattern. For those with difficult-to-treat movement disorders, this used to present a difficult challenge in their diagnosis and treatment. But thanks to the latest breakthroughs in motion analysis, the Motion Lab at Cook Children's is changing that. Today, there are amazing new technologies that enable us to determine the best type of treatment for children, teens and young adults with movement disorders.
Using the newest technologies available, the Motion Lab at Cook Children's offers more possibilities in the treatment of movement disorders than ever before. Our specially trained doctors and movement disorder specialists start by analyzing their individual movement challenges.
Our motion analysis technology creates images while the patient is moving. This lets us see how the muscles, nerves and joints are performing. Data on energy expenditure, pressure and movement patterns are also tracked. When we combine this information with the patient's initial diagnosis, we're able to provide a more detailed diagnosis and treatment plan for each individual patient we care for.
Once a treatment plan is determined, patients typically are scheduled for follow-up visits in the Motion Lab to track progress and determine if any adjustments need to be made.
Learn more about our Motion Lab and discover how this amazing program is helping children, teens and young adults make great strides in their recovery.
