For some children, coordinating complex movements like running with their friends, picking up a pencil, or throwing a baseball can be uncomfortable, difficult or even impossible.
As a child grows and develops, so does their ability to move. When a child has a condition that changes typical development and makes movement difficult, advanced diagnostic techniques may be necessary to understand fully what is causing the movement problem. Motion analysis can help us understand the movement of children with neuromuscular, acquired or congenital disorders and develop an appropriate plan based on what we learn.
Shriners Children’s Chicago’s Motion Analysis Center:
- Guides decisions regarding surgery, bracing/orthotics, medical management and/or rehabilitation
- Better evaluates the outcomes of treatment (surgery, braces, etc.) on a child’s mobility and their ability to perform daily tasks
- Provides a clearer understanding of how a child uses their walking aids or wheelchair
- Detects subtle changes over time that, if addressed early, may prevent or minimize additional loss of function
The network of 14 Shriners Children’s MACs is the largest of its kind in the world. Through regular communication between our MAC locations, they share information, data and knowledge, which helps all of the children we treat.
To see the Motion Analysis Center at Shriners Children’s Chicago in action, watch the video below!
