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Running Analysis 3D GAIT ANALYSIS SYSTEM frft C.A.R.E.N.

3D gait analysis

AI (artificial intelligence) muscle strength testing

Pressure and forces measured with instrumented treadmill

Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasonography

Running readiness assessment

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WHAT IS INCLUDED:

In addition to 3D running analysis, we perform:

Pressure and force analysis on the Zebris instrumented treadmill
Injury screening with diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasonography
A running readiness assessment
17 page report and recommendations

Your personal data is collected by our computerized running ecosystem software, which lets us monitor your runs, provide warmups and cool-downs, and give you exercises to improve your running form.

This type of complete running analysis is not available anywhere else in NYC!

Our Rewards

Running Diagnosis Gait Laboratory

Gait Laboratory

NYDNRehab is the only outpatient clinic in NYC to feature 3D gait analysis technology to detect biomechanical and neuromuscular deficits invisible to the naked eye. Unlike 2D analysis, 3D lets us analyze gait in the transverse plane where most running injuries occur. This data helps us identify compensation patterns and imbalances to get to the underlying source of pain injury and treat it.

WHY RUNNERS NEED GAIT ANALYSIS

Identify biomechanical deficits

Detect asymmetrical strike patterns

Match individual anatomy to optimal motor patterns

Identify individual running style

Gather data for retraining strategies

Assess running economy and efficiency

Provide a baseline for retraining

Reduce the risk of injury

WHO NEED S GAIT ANALYSIS?

Any runner, from novice to competitive athlete, can benefit from 3D gait analysis. The Amazing Benefits of 3D Gait Analysis. For the novice, gait analysis and retraining can help establish optimal muscle recruitment and biomechanical patterns, to optimize enjoyment of running and reduce your risk of injury. Seasoned runners can benefit from a tune-up to eliminate bad habits and compensation patterns, to enhance performance and avoid injury.

Runners experiencing pain in the low back or lower extremities are considered primary candidates for a running evaluation. Pain interferes with running efficiency and decreases performance. Mechanical deficits often impact multiple joints, increasing your risk of pain and injury.

BENEFITS OF 3D GAIT ANALYSIS

High measurement accuracy

Data gathered from 3D gait analysis quantifies and measures functional limitations, faulty mechanics, imbalances and compensation patterns that are invisible to the naked eye.

Flexible retraining programs

Our 3D system allows us to customize running retraining programs in ways that could not be achieved with 2D analysis. 2D vs 3D Walking and Running Gait Analysis

Accurate pain detection

Pain often surfaces at the site of compensation, where force loads are redistributed to make up for injuries or imbalances.

Accurate identification of underlying causes

Gait analysis data helps us distinguish compensation patterns from their underlying cause, so we can correct the deficit at its source.

High level technology

NYDN Rehab features the most advanced running and motion analysis technology in NYC. Our sports medicine specialists combine experience and expertise with sophisticated technology and software, to test, analyze and retrain running gait.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Follow-up appointment with an exercise physiologist to fine-tune retraining exercises and real-time running cues

Reevaluation to gauge progress and receive recommendations for further improvement

Certifications

Dr. Lev Kalika

Clinical director & DC RMSK

Dr. Kalika’s experience comes from working with Prof. Pavel Kolar the renowned Czech School of Rehabilitation as well as Prof. Christopher Powers who is one of the worlds leader in treatment and prevention of running injuries.

Another unique approach that Dr.Kalika is certified in is ISM (integrated system model) therapy.This approach is now used by most elite EPL soccer teams (Manchester city and Chelsea) to keep their players away from injuries as well as for in season rehabilitation. Dr. Kalika has knowledge not only in several different types of therapy he also has expertise with diagnostic ultrasound, gait and running analysis, orthopedics, and sports medicine.

The combination of all these different experiences helps him correctly diagnose and rehabilitate athletes better than most clinics in NYC.

Dr. Kalika has also studied under top leading running authorities like Brian Hidershide and Irene Davis. These experiences and extra training has given Dr. Kalika the unique expertise in running performance.

Despite 10 years of experience with instrumented gait analysis, attending multiple running medicine conferences, certification in clinical biomechanics, and personal experience with Chris Powers, I decided to undertake this additional certification to ensure that no single detail concerning the assessment and treatment of running injuries escapes me.

Our achievements

NYDNRehab has the most technologically advanced motion analysis lab in NYC.

Runners Magazine has marked NYDNRehab as a leader in the field on East Coast.

Range of Available Unique Physical Therapy Treatments at Nydnrehab

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HIGH PERFORMANCE

STABILITY TEST

The test is used in to zoom in on stability of the knee, and ankle beyond the capabilities of gait analysis technology in the orthopedic and sports medicine disorders such as ACL and meniscus tear, ankle instability, running disorders and other sports related trauma.

Testimonials

Ibra Morales thirty time nyc marathon participant

Dr. Kalika, I just want to thank you and your incredible team for helping me recover and run the NYC marathon for the 30th time this coming Nov. 7th. As you can see in the attached poster, the NYRRC had selected me as one of the runners in this year’s marketing campaign. When I got injured in June and visited various Dr. with no improvement , I was referred to you. When I came in, I could hardly walk, never mind running. Now I’m ready to tackle the NYC marathon for the 30th time! Thanks to Nick, Gregg, Sunny and Anna!! Your team is great and thanks to “your incredible personal attention” to my injuries! I’m ready!!

Professional associations and memberships

Dr. Kalika is currently a certified member of:

American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine

Active member of ISMST

International Society of Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Active member of GCMAS

Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society

Active member of NASS

North American Spine Society

Active member of IADMS

International Association of Dance Medicine and Science

Active member of Virtual Rehabilitation Society

Active member of ASRA

American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

American Academy

Association of Orthopedic Medicine

Certificates and Postgraduate Education

Lev Kalika Clinical Director and DC, RMSK

Dr.Kalika has revolutionized running injury care and treatment by using high resolution diagnostic ultrasonography for structural diagnosis, combined with gait and motion analysis technology. The NYDNRehab motion and gait analysis lab is the only private lab in the US to feature research-grade technologies found only in the world’s top research labs, and made available to patients in our private clinic. Dr.Kalika’s modern approach to athletic and running injuries has put him on the radar of some of the world’s top distance runners, pro athletes and professional ballet dancers.