Application of multimedia to the study of human movement

Computerised motion analysis is a powerful technique for the diagnosis of a bnormalities (especially problems with walking) and monitoring the results of therapy. However, despite the now widespread availability of motion anal ysis equipment, it has remained primarily a research tool in centres of exc ellence. This is due to a lack of familiarity of biomechanical terminology amongst clinicians and therapists, and the complexity of the technology req uired to capture and analyse motion. Using digital video and other multimed ia techniques, a software package called Motion Toolbox has been developed, with an intuitive graphical interface. This simplifies and speeds up the a nalysis and facilitates an intuitive understanding of the results.