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Three-Dimensional Motion Analysis: Relevant Concepts in Physiotherapy Movement Dysfunction Management
| Derek J Rutherford1,2* and Cheryl Hubley-Kozey1,2 | |
| 1School of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| 2School of Biomedical Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| Corresponding Author : | Derek J Rutherford School of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University 5869 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3J5, Canada Tel: 1 (902) 494 4248 Fax: 1 (902) 494 1941 E-mail: djr@dal.ca |
| Received February 24, 2014; Accepted May 23, 2014; Published May 25, 2014 | |
| Citation: Rutherford DJ, Kozey CH (2014) Three-Dimensional Motion Analysis: Relevant Concepts in Physiotherapy Movement Dysfunction Management. J Nov Physiother 4:214. doi: 10.4172/2165-7025.1000214 | |
| Copyright: © 2014 Rutherford JD, et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. | |
Abstract
The explorations of typical and dysfunctional movements are recognized physiotherapy assessment and management strategies. With the development of state-of-the-art three-dimensional (3-D) motion capture systems, traditional two-dimensional and observational movement quantification are being used less frequently in research initiatives. This technology is slowly infiltrating physiotherapy practice as systems become more accessible. Knowledge of 3-D acquisition methodology will provide insight into advancing movement dysfunction theories in physiotherapy. The objective of this commentary is to introduce the clinician to 3-D motion capture while providing a basic theoretical framework for understanding this methodology. The current use of 3-D systems and the limitations of this study methodology are reviewed. Familiarization with the use of this technology and understanding the methods in capturing 3-D motion will provide the physiotherapist with the latest knowledge in movement dysfunction. These concepts are an exceptional addition to the clinical reasoning strategies currently employed in the profession of physiotherapy.
