Motion Service

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone

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Description
The Motion Analysis Service helps clinicians understand how the body moves and functions mechanically. Motion analysis is used to measure, analyze and interpret body movements in clients who have problems walking because of musculoskeletal issues (problems that affect muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons) or neurological issues (problems that include the nervous system, i.e. brain, spinal cord and nerves).

The Motion Analysis Service uses technologies like motion capture, high-speed video, and foot pressure measurement to give clinicians in the team a better understanding of how clients are walking. This type of analysis is also referred to as clinical gait analysis.

Patients seen usually present with:

  • cerebral palsy
  • stroke
  • brain injury
  • limb amputation
  • incomplete spinal cord injury
  • other neurological or muscular problem that has led to a difficult-to-assess gait pattern

Key Provider: doctors, physiatrists, physical therapists (PTs)
Eligibility
Yes, Patients (as young as four years of age and up) who present with a walking-related dysfunction as a result of a congenital or acquired neurological or musculoskeletal condition that has led to a difficult to assess gait pattern, such as:
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Stroke
  • Brain injury
  • Limb amputation
  • Incomplete spinal Cord Injury
  • Other neurological disorders
Referrals must also include a clearly defined clinical question that clinical gait analysis is able to answer, examples of appropriate questions include:
  • What segment of the lower extremity is generating rotation?
  • Is muscle patterning or spasticity impacting walking?
  • Is knee overextension observed in walking a primary gait deficit or a compensation or consequence of something else?
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. Only accepted from clinics within the Glenrose and Physicians with Glenrose appointments.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.


Telephone
780-735-8231
Fax
780-735-7946
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - Accessible and public parking are available on designated surface and underground parking stalls. Pay by plate parking is available.
Other disabled access: Yes - Ramps and wheelchair accessible washrooms.
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
May 1, 2025
Address
10230 111 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T5G 0B7

There is no Emergency Department at this facility.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:30 PM

Closed during Statutory holidays.

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