Tag: biomechanics
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Transforming Knee Osteoarthritis Assessment: How a Simplified Sit-to-Stand Test with MAI Motion Could Make a Difference
The Growing Challenge of Knee Osteoarthritis—and the Promise of New Assessment Tools Knee osteoarthritis (OA) affects millions of people in the UK, taking a major toll on individuals and our healthcare system. Every year, over 90,000 people need total knee …
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Transitioning to Standing: The Sit-to-Stand Test Explained – MAI Motion
Introduction Standing up from a chair is so routine that we rarely think about it—yet it’s a fundamental movement that provides important insights into our mobility and musculoskeletal health . The sit-to-stand (STS) test is widely used by clinicians and …
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Revolutionising Meniscus Injury Recovery: The MAI Motion Approach to Functional Knee Care
Understanding Meniscus Injuries and Their Impact Meniscus injuries are a common source of knee pain and stiffness, often making simple daily movements challenging. The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage that cushions and stabilises the knee , absorbing shock …
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Beyond the Movement: Exploring the Smart Algorithms and Biomechanics Behind MAI Motion
Introduction: The New Era of Motion Capture Motion capture technology has revolutionized how we study and understand human movement . Traditionally, these systems required users to wear physical markers, which could be uncomfortable and sometimes interfered with natural motion. MAI …
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Redefining Movement Assessment: How MAI Motion’s Three-Repetition Sit-to-Stand Test is Improving Patient Care
Introduction Assessing movement is a cornerstone of healthcare and rehabilitation. By understanding how patients move, clinicians can track progress and tailor treatments more effectively. Thanks to advances in technology, movement assessments are becoming more accurate, efficient, and accessible than ever …
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Refining Movement Narratives: How Markerless Motion Capture Elevates MAI Motion Analysis
Introduction: A New Era in Movement Analysis Understanding how people move is crucial across many fields, from sports performance to medical rehabilitation. Traditionally, MAI Motion analysis has relied on attaching small markers to the body to track motion. While effective, …