Imagine being able to improve your athletic performance safely, recover from injury faster, or even get treatment-directing insight into what makes walking or running difficult for a child suffering from a neuromuscular disease. At Prisma Health’s Motion Analysis and Performance (MAP) Lab, movement science technology makes it possible — and, really, this is just the beginning of what the advanced technology can do.

So how does it work, exactly? Great question. The MAP Lab uses high-speed cameras and state-of-the-art software to generate a comprehensive biomechanical analysis of the body’s range of motion — which can, in turn, be used to diagnose mobility issues and to improve movement, skills, or performance. (Think: golf swings, pitching, running techniques + more.)

Here are three motion assessments the MAP Lab specializes in providing:

Golfers will receive an individualized plan to optimize performance + improve their game. | Photo provided by Prisma Health

Golf Performance

Led by hall of fame coach Puggy Blackmon, the Golf Performance assessment:

Focuses on improving motion, speed, balance, technique, swing, and overall play
Evaluates and reduces the risk of injury
Utilizes multi-equipment data to provide performance coaching

Using non-invasive stick-on markers, movement experts can determine how to best help children with muscular or walking disorders. | Photo provided by Prisma Health

Gait and Movement Analysis

From children to athletes to endurance junkies, 3D technology helps a team of experts create individualized corrective plans to achieve your goals. Gait and Movement assessments include:

Motion analysis for athletes: Athletes and professional athletes who want to improve or assess movements specific to their sport will receive an in-depth evaluation using high speed video, force plate tests, and EMG, just to name a few.
VO2 assessments: Beneficial for endurance athletes (read: distance runners, triathletes, swimmers, soccer players, and more), VO2 assessments test endurance levels + develop individualized training and heart rate plans.

Pediatric gait analysis: Children with gait problems caused by cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or other muscular or walking disorders receive a non-invasive assessment to support medical personnel, monitor progression, decide surgical or nonsurgical intervention + more.

Using non-invasive stick-on markers, movement experts can determine how to best help children with muscular or walking disorders. | Photo provided by Prisma Health

3D Pitching Analysis

Especially for baseball and softball pitchers, the 3D Pitching assessment:

Focuses on improving pitching velocity and control
Evaluates and reduces the risk of injury
Provides specific movement suggestions from biomechanic specialists

Learn more about what the MAP Lab can do for you.*