The Ariel Performance Analysis System
(APAS), the world's most advanced computerized system for the study of human movement,
offers a comprehensive dynamic study of patient performance. The data gained from these
studies can aid the orthopedic physician by quantifying deficiencies in functional
movements. PRE-SURGICAL ANALYSIS
The APAS can be used to measure and calculate ranges
of motion, joint angle, velocity, acceleration, and force. This information helps to
identify and document a patient's biomechanical performance as affected by injury or
ergonomic inefficiencies.
Kinematic evaluation using the APAS before surgery procedures provides an opportunity to
fully evaluate a disability and how it affects functional performance. Pre-surgical
analysis also allows the documentation of a patient's impairment for procedural
justification, as well as establishing a patient's condition prior to surgery or
treatment.
SURGICAL ANALYSIS
The APAS can provide accurate information as an aid
in determining such things as the proper positioning, of implants and surgical procedures
as they affect joint movement and future range of motion.
POST-SURGICAL EVALUATION
Data supplied by the APAS may be used in both
evaluating surgical results and planning rehabilitation,.
REHABILITATION TRACKING AND TREATMENT JUSTIFICATION
Because APAS data can be used to objectively measure
patient progress, improvement and rehabilitation protocols can be evaluated and
documented. These analyses are powerful additions to a medical history from which to plan
further patient treatment
AREAS OF APPLICATION
The APAS can be used to evaluate and study the level
of impairment in functional movement due to:
A. Upper Extremity Dysfunction
1. Shoulder Dysfunction
a. shoulder extension-flexion
abnormalities
b. shoulder abduction-adduction abnormalities
c. shoulder internal-external rotation abnormalities
d. other shoulder abnormalities
2. Elbow Dysfunction
a. elbow extension-flexion abnormalities
b. elbow supination-pronation abnormalities
c. ther elbow abnormalities
3. Wrist Dysfunction
LIFT TASK
The APAS can be used to calculate all critical
forces on the spine during a lift analysis.
GAIT STUDY
The APAS can be used to give comprehensive
information on the contribution of each body part during gait.
HANDSTUDY
The APAS can be used to perform
detailed studies of any part of the anatomy |
