The Feasibility of Using 3D Motion Analysis in a Prosthetic and Orthotic Clinical Setting
Disciplines
Orthotics and Prosthetics | Other Rehabilitation and Therapy
Abstract (300 words maximum)
Motion analysis systems were first created in the 80s and have made tremendous technological advancements. The use of these systems in medicine is increasing and becoming more accessible and easily utilized. These systems utilize high speed motion cameras to capture specific movements, angles, and data for medical analysis. New software continues to be developed such as OpenCap to allow motion capture to be used more efficiently and practically in clinical settings. The objective of the study determined the validity of the new technology (OpenCap) to a high-quality motion analysis system. In order to compare the systems, three squats were performed in a sequence and captured by cameras on Vicon and three IPads on OpenCap. OpenCap could potentially be used for quick and reliable testing in clinical settings and research facilities if proven reliable rather than the standard use of Vicon processing.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
WCHHS - Exercise Science and Sport Management
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Michael Hales
The Feasibility of Using 3D Motion Analysis in a Prosthetic and Orthotic Clinical Setting
Motion analysis systems were first created in the 80s and have made tremendous technological advancements. The use of these systems in medicine is increasing and becoming more accessible and easily utilized. These systems utilize high speed motion cameras to capture specific movements, angles, and data for medical analysis. New software continues to be developed such as OpenCap to allow motion capture to be used more efficiently and practically in clinical settings. The objective of the study determined the validity of the new technology (OpenCap) to a high-quality motion analysis system. In order to compare the systems, three squats were performed in a sequence and captured by cameras on Vicon and three IPads on OpenCap. OpenCap could potentially be used for quick and reliable testing in clinical settings and research facilities if proven reliable rather than the standard use of Vicon processing.