1. By: Victoria Anderson

2. What is OptoGait?
System that records and analyzes a persons movement while they are doing various exercises
Used by doctors, physical therapists, athletic trainers etc. to pinpoint deficiencies in their patients and recommend treatment plans

3. How do you use OptoGait?
Exercises usually consist of running, jumping or walking
Ex: squat jumps, marching, single leg jumps
Exercises can be done on the ground or (in the case of running/walking) on a treadmill

4. Symmetry
OptoGait helps patients discovers which muscles they may be favoring
Creating a better balance in your movement decreases pain from movement-related injuries and increases performance in athletes

5. OptoGait Technology:
Records a patients movement with a transmitting and receiving bar
Each has 96 LED’s (can vary) which communicate on an infrared frequency

6. OptoGait Technology:
Cameras also record the patients movement and sync in with the transmitting and receiving bars so the patient can see where the deficiency occurred

7. Variations of OptoGait
Single Meter
Modular System
Treadmill System
Jump Tests
Gait Tests
Stance & Swing Phase
Frequency Test
(walking in place)
Running Tests
Step Time
Reaction Tests
Step & Stride Length
Speed & Acceleration
Gait Cycle
Total Distance
* 1 meter bar
*2-100 meter bar
* 1 meter bar on treadmill

8. OptoGait Analysis:
User receives graphical, numerical, and video feedback of their results
Values are based off of left or right side
Analysis provides information on the users asymmetry in their movement through comparison with averages
Standard Deviation and variability Coefficient also provide data about any imbalances

10. Analyzes Lengths, Gait Parameters, Time Parameters, & Speed Parameters
Gait Analysis Report:
Analyzes Lengths, Gait Parameters, Time Parameters, & Speed Parameters

11. Personal Profiles:
The information OptoGait records gets transferred to a personal profile which can be used for comparison for later tests
Any important information about that patient can be added to a patients profile (ie: photo, age, weight, previous injuries etc.)

12. Noy Jopson: Ironman Triathlete
Jopson says, “It helped me see some weaknesses in my running that I was not aware of and could improve on. I have a longer stride on my left leg than my right when I’m barefoot.”

13. Injury Prevention
“Avoiding injury in any sport can be a huge concern. Injury prevention is one of the main steps in ensuring top athletic performance and can be easily integrated into any exercise, rehabilitation or coaching program.”

14. References:
OptoGait. Microgate Corporation. 10 November
OptoGait. Microgate Corporation. 10 November
OptoGait. Microgate Corporation. 10 November
OptoGait. Microgate Corporation. 10 November
OptoGait. Microgate Corporation. 10 November
OptoGait. Microgate Corporation. 10 November
Enriquez, Marge “New Technology.” The Philippine Daily Inquirer. 1 November November
Vaugn, Alex. “3 Ways OptoGait Aids in Injury Prevention.” Optosource. 5 April November