The following will occur during an evaluation at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital's Motion Analysis Center:

• The child will be videotaped walking with and without braces/assistive devices, as appropriate.
  
• The physical therapist will examine the patient's muscle strength and range of motion.
  
• Reflective markers and surface electrode pads will be attached to the child's legs (causing no pain), and the child will walk across the floor while data is gathered.
  
• The evaluation will last for approximately 3 to 4 hours.

What Should the Child Bring or Wear?
The child should bring any braces or assistive devices currently being used. Athletic shorts with an elastic waist (preferably biking shorts) or a bathing suit (two-piece only for girls) and a T-shirt should be worn to the appointment.
 
What Happens After the Session?
The collected data will be used to create a three-dimensional computer model of how the child walks.

A pediatric orthopedic surgeon and a physical therapist will evaluate the model, along with other data, to determine the best treatment for the child.

Recommendations will be forwarded to the referring physician within 4-6 weeks.