Research

The Motion Analysis Center evaluates a child's gait by measuring muscle activity, joint motion and forces, and pressure under the feet when walking.

The Motion Analysis Center is actively involved in the education and research of pathological motion.

We are presently engaged in numerous projects with the faculty and residents of the Northwestern University Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Refereed Scientific Articles published or accepted for publication

Ongoing projects include:

1. Assesment of Possible Rectus Femoris Transfer Outcome Predictors in Children with Cerebral Palsy and Stiff Knee Gait
2. Comparison of Ankle Plantarflexor Strength Pre/Post Gastrocnemius and Gastrocsoleus Recession in Children with Cerebral Palsy
3. Functional Gait Comparison Between Children with Myelomeningocele: Shunt vs. No-Shunt
4. Crouch Gait in Myelomeningocele
5. Efficacy of Knee Injury Prevention Program in Reducing ACL Injury Risk Factors in Female Girls