Procedures that temporarily loosen tight (spastic or increased tone) muscles so they can be stretched out, and opposing muscles can be strengthened. For more information, please contact the Department of Rehabilitation (303) 861-6633.
Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies
Studies nerve conduction and muscle function with electromyography, clarifies pathology in the nerve and muscles, for evaluation of neuromuscular disease, peripheral neuropathy or nerve entrapment, and studies neuromuscular junction function. Includes provision of information regarding prognosis. For more information, please contact the Department of Rehabilitation (303) 861-6633.
The Center provides computerized motion analysis in a multifaceted, multidisciplinary approach for evaluating patients with complex movement problems. State-of-the-art equipment provides video, dynamic joint angles, joint loads, electromyography, and foot pressure information used to enhance the clinical decision making and functional outcomes for patients with complex movement problems that cannot be adequately assessed with the human eye. A team of highly professional staff consisting of two medical directors, a Ph.D.-trained lab director, full-time physical therapist, and a kinesiologist operate the lab. All have advanced degrees related to biomechanics, motion analysis, or physical therapy certification and several years of experience and training in a motion lab setting. Please contact the Center for Gait and Movement Analysis at 303-864-5805.
For additional information about the Center for Gait and Movement Analysis at The Children's Hospital visit their web page by clicking the link below.
http://www.thechildrenshospital.org/conditions/tests/gait/index.aspx