Gait Analysis
The human musculoskeletal system is an extremely complex mechanism, engaging in intricate interactions with its environment. Therefore, in certain cases, general gait and posture analysis and basic foot mapping are not sufficient. A more comprehensive assessment is required—one that precisely evaluates the performance of the entire human movement mechanism. This is the purpose of the Avidor Clinical Biomechanics Center, also known as the Motion Analysis Laboratory.
Biomechanics is the science that studies the movement patterns of the human body and its full range of mechanical properties. A central component of this field involves mapping and understanding the forces acting on the human body and those it exerts on its surroundings. Thorough understanding of these force interactions allows for the identification of risk factors that impair the musculoskeletal system and holds significant clinical importance.
The Motion Analysis Laboratory at Avidor branches offers individuals access to advanced scientific knowledge in biomechanics for the purpose of conducting in-depth evaluations of movement function and identifying potential risk factors. By detecting biomechanical risk factors in the lower limbs, the lab’s experts assist clients in preventing future injuries, treating existing ones, improving quality of life, and enhancing athletic performance — all tailored to the individual’s needs.
Diagnostic sessions at the lab are suitable for a variety of populations, including:
Amateur and professional athletes
Soldiers
Children
Patients with unique medical conditions requiring preventative screening, such as diabetes, arthritis, and neuromuscular diseases
The diagnostic process is particularly helpful in cases where the source of the problem is difficult to detect, such as:
Foot pain
Shin pain
Knee pain
Calluses on the feet
Neuropathic ulcers
About the Lab Experts
The Motion Analysis Laboratory is managed and operated by leading academic and medical experts in their fields. Prof. Moshe Ayalon, the lab director, is a biomechanics specialist at the Wingate College for Physical Education. Another key faculty member is Prof. Meir Nyska, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in ankle and foot disorders and Head of the Orthopedic Department at Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba.
The lab’s experts work with a variety of advanced tools, including a state-of-the-art foot pressure distribution system, a 3D motion analysis system, and specialized computer software for movement analysis. Based on the results of the biomechanical assessment, the experts provide patients with personalized recommendations to address their conditions — such as referrals for custom insoles or orthopedic footwear, physical therapy, further medical evaluation, or any other necessary course of action.