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:

Lower extremity gait.

Upper extremity (during wheelchair propulsion or ADL).

Vicon motion analysis.

Electrogoniometry.

Compression closing foot switches.

Footpressure using the EMED Pedar system.

Kistler Force plates.

Force walking aides (walker, cane or crutches).

LIDO isometric or isokinetic dynamometry.

O2 and CO2 analysis with Douglas bag technique.

Force wheelchair with wheelchair ergometer.

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: emgref1.pdf

UPPER EXTREMITY PATIENT REFERRAL FORM: emgref4.pdf

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