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The Pathokinesiology Service accepts referrals for clinical testing to diagnose abnormal joint motions and muscle activity patterns that limit the ability to walk in persons with neurological and orthopedic disabilities. Clinical testing is also performed to assess upper extremity function.

These quantitative tests provide physicians and therapists information necessary to devise individually-appropriate treatment plans to improve function.

Detailed reports may include recommendations for surgery, lower extremity bracing, nerve and muscle block as well as customized therapeutic interventions.

TYPES OF CLINICAL TESTS:

• DYNAMIC EMG
  Lower extremity gait
  Upper extremity (during wheelchair propulsion or ADL).

• KINEMATICS
  Vicon motion analysis.
  Electrogoniometry.

• FOOT
  Compression closing foot switches.
  Footpressure using the EMED Pedar system.

• FORCE
  Kistler force plates.
  Force walking aides (walker, cane or crutches).
  LIDO isometric or isokinetic dynamometry.

• ENERGY COST
  O2 and CO2 analysis with Douglas bag technique.

• WHEELCHAIR
  Force wheelchair with wheelchair ergometer.

• REPORTS
  Detailed reports provided.

ABOUT REFERRALS:

The Pathokinesiology Laboratory accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare and other medical insurance or private payment.

Lower and Upper Extremity patient referral forms shown below are to be filled out by the referring physician.

LOWER EXTREMITY PATIENT REFERRAL FORM

UPPER EXTREMITY PATIENT REFERRAL FORM