Gait analysis
Do you want to know how you walk and if there are any improvements you can make to your gait? You can have your walking pattern analyzed in our gait lab. We refer to this as gait analysis.
A gait analysis from Protec
How does it work?
Video recording
You will gain insight into your walking pattern and the strain on your body while walking on your prosthetic leg through video footage. Additionally, it can be assessed whether any adjustments to your prosthesis are necessary.
Force measurement
Through a special force measurement plate, we can see how the forces are distributed across your body. This information can be used by the prosthetist to better align your prosthesis.
Feedback
You will review the footage together with the prosthetist or movement analyst. You can see (also in slow motion) how you move with the prosthesis and what improvements can be made. This input can be utilized for any potential gait training.
We are only happy, when you are
"I am happy to put my prostheses back on, lately they have often been in a corner. I don't regret my switch at all. They really take their time here, especially that, and watch you with several people. They are specialized and know what they are doing and always have a trick and solution if one does not work, yes they really think along with this."
Read Nicole's story
A few years after her leg amputation, Eugénie van Huijgevoort competes in adaptive CrossFit competitions. Eugénie was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2017. During her treatments, she developed blood clots, which led to the amputation of her left upper leg. "After my amputation, I became less hesitant. That’s why I’m embracing the adventure of the Adaptive CrossFit Games in Texas."
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"It was truly amazing! After eight years of struggle, a whole new world opened up for me. First of all, two prosthetists dedicated four hours to me. The director even locked the front door, and the three of us had the entire place to ourselves. Complete attention, where do you still find that? By the end of the morning, I was walking freely on two trial prostheses. I had a smile from ear to ear. I could walk again! And that after eight years of problems with my sockets."
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