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Video Movement Analysis
Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital uses
Dartfish™
video technology as an integral part of their comprehensive rehab
approach. This technology is state-of-the-art computer software
that allows physical and occupational therapists to analyze patient
movements such as gait, balance, upper extremity function, muscle
imbalance and exercise performance. Dartfish™ is used by the Unites
States Olympic Committee and is gradually being used more and more
in healthcare settings.
Key
Features and Benefits
- "Real time"
digital video capture (click for sample video)
- Instant visual feedback for
efficient analysis of movement and allows for an easy
understanding of corrections that may need to be made.
- Uses exclusive drawing and
measurement tools to show the correct movement
- Allows side by side comparison
of video clips to analyze improvement and changes in movement
- Enables video clips to be
superimposed upon one another to allow precise movement
comparison
- Video analysis and content is
made available in the form of a Mediabook which can be shared
via CD, DVD, or email
Treatment Uses
Video analysis gives
instant visual feedback in treatment sessions and allows the
patients to see exactly what their body is doing. This enhances
understanding of what the therapist is asking the patient to work
on, thus aiding in the recovery process. The visual feedback
improves overall body awareness and helps to improve how activities
are being performed throughout the rehab process.
SIRH
is
currently using Video Movement Analysis in the following areas:
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Common
Diagnoses: lower extremity amputation, brain injury
stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, back pain,
total hip and total knee replacements, vestibular and balance related disorder, sports injuries, etc
- Gait Analysis
- Balance
Re-training
- Upper Extremity
Function- used in conjunction with Saeboflex Program
- Injury
Prevention
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Running and Walking Program
- Exercise Performance
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