What is Video Analysis?
High-speed digital equipment is used to record recurrent movement patterns that take place during walking, and running. It is additionally used to record the movement patterns that occur with specific sports. This can include a tennis serve, a golf swing, bowling and throwing or kicking a football. Each activity requires control, precision and power.
Most individuals are unaware of their own particular patterns of movement and are often very surprised when they see a recording of themselves in motion. Few individuals move as they imagine themselves to.
Normal and Faulty Movement Patterns
In normal movement specific muscles are recruited in a finely co-ordinated sequence. If incorrect muscles are recruited or are incorrectly activated faulty movement patterns develop, alignment of joints alter, pain and/or injury can develop and performance may be markedly reduced.
How does it work?
A Physiotherapist uses video equipment to record your movement patterns. This is played back to you through a computer. As you are watching, the physotherapist will replay and capture the frames that highlight areas of poor alignment or faulty technique patterns. They will explain exactly what you are looking at, what is happening and why. You will gain new insights into how you move and recruit your muscles.
Copies of these images are kept on file for your own reference. We can also supply you with a brief written report.
What happens next?
We will provide you with the solution to resolving any problem areas we have identified. A personalised and progressive exercise rehabilitation plan will be devised for you to ensure that you achieve and maintain optimal muscle activity and control.
Long Term Benefits
Patterns of movement that may lead to pain and discomfort can almost always be transformed into movement patterns that:
- ensure joints are correctly aligned
- can noticeably improve performance
- minimise the risk of injury
You can benefit from Video Analysis,
- if you suffer from persistent pain or discomfort during or after excercise, recurrent injuries or reduced level of performance
- if you would like a precise analysis of your own particular movement patterns or running style
- if you would like to learn how to use your muscles to their optimal capacity whilst simultaneousley minimising the risk of injury
Info And Booking
Your assessment will take one hour. Prior to the video analysis your Physiotherapist will sit down with you to learn more about your history. This is to ensure they are aware of your concerns and priorities and any potential problem areas.
You will need to bring a pair of trainers or appropriate walking shoes, shorts and sports top for the video analysis.
If the video reveals potential problem areas your Physiotherapist will also test specific muscles for strength, timing and control.
