Sagittal Plane
Forward-Back Motion
Measures hip flexion/extension, knee flexion, ankle dorsiflexion/plantarflexion, and trunk forward lean — critical for stride efficiency and injury risk.
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3D gait analysis uses infrared cameras and reflective markers placed on anatomical landmarks to track body segment positions in three-dimensional space. This produces precise measurements of joint angles, moments, powers, and ground reaction forces that are impossible to obtain with visual observation or 2D video.
Measures hip flexion/extension, knee flexion, ankle dorsiflexion/plantarflexion, and trunk forward lean — critical for stride efficiency and injury risk.
Quantifies hip adduction, knee valgus, pelvic drop, and foot pronation — the primary drivers of runner's knee, shin splints, and IT band syndrome.
Measures pelvic rotation, tibial torsion, and trunk rotation — often overlooked in 2D analysis but major contributors to torsional stress injuries.
Instrumented treadmill measures vertical average loading rate (VALR), braking force, and propulsive force — key predictors of bone stress injury and joint overload.
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3D analysis quantifies hip adduction, knee valgus, and foot pronation — the biomechanical triad that overloads the patellofemoral joint.
High vertical loading rates and excessive pronation are primary risk factors. 3D analysis identifies these before injury occurs.
Hip adduction angle and knee internal rotation during stance are strongly correlated with IT band compression. We measure both precisely.
Ankle dorsiflexion angle at foot strike and calf muscle activation timing determine Achilles tendon loading. 3D analysis reveals dysfunction.
Elite and recreational runners use 3D analysis to improve running economy, reduce energy waste, and optimize cadence and stride length.
After ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, or ankle surgery, 3D analysis objectively determines readiness to resume running safely.
3D gait analysis provides objective biomechanical data for runners, athletes, and patients recovering from lower limb injury or surgery.
If you keep getting runner's knee, shin splints, or stress fractures despite rest and stretching, 3D gait analysis identifies the biomechanical root cause.
After ACL reconstruction, ankle surgery, or stress fracture, objective biomechanical data determines when you are truly ready to resume running safely.
Optimizing running economy through gait retraining can improve marathon times by 2–5% without additional fitness training — validated by 3D data.
Neurological conditions, stroke, and orthopedic injuries alter walking patterns. 3D analysis quantifies these deviations and tracks rehabilitation progress.
Reflective markers are placed on 30+ anatomical landmarks. Infrared cameras track marker positions at 100–250 Hz, reconstructing 3D joint angles and segment kinematics. Ground reaction force data from an instrumented treadmill is synchronized to create a complete biomechanical profile.
2D smartphone analysis captures motion in one plane and relies on manual frame-by-frame measurement — introducing 5–15° of error. 3D motion capture measures all three planes simultaneously with sub-degree precision. A systematic review in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy concluded that 3D gait analysis is the gold standard for identifying biomechanical factors associated with running injuries and guiding targeted interventions.
30+ reflective markers are placed on bony landmarks (iliac spines, greater trochanters, femoral condyles, malleoli, metatarsals) for precise segment tracking.
4–8 infrared cameras track marker positions in 3D space at high frequency. No motion is missed, even at sprinting speeds.
Software calculates joint angles, angular velocities, and ranges of motion across sagittal, frontal, and transverse planes.
Instrumented treadmill measures ground reaction forces, moments, and powers — revealing how much load each joint absorbs per step.
Left-right comparisons identify compensatory patterns. Even a 5% asymmetry in hip adduction can increase injury risk by 300%.
DakshinRehab in Moosapet, Hyderabad offers clinical-grade 3D running gait analysis with physiotherapist interpretation. No hospital referral needed — book directly and receive a comprehensive biomechanical report with personalized recommendations.
“Every runner thinks they know how they run. Then they see their 3D data — the pelvic drop they never felt, the overstride they never saw, the loading rate that explains their shin pain. That is when real change begins.”— Dr. Swapnagandhi, Human Movement Specialist, Physiotherapist
A 3D Gait Analysis Session at DakshinRehab
→Outcome: Complete runner profile established
→Outcome: Physical deficits identified before gait capture
→Outcome: Comprehensive biomechanical dataset captured
→Outcome: Personalized retraining program delivered
→Outcome: Monitoring plan established
Hyderabad's only clinical 3D running biomechanics lab
3D motion capture measures joint angles with precision impossible to achieve with video or visual observation.
Identify biomechanical risk factors before injury occurs. Hip adduction >15° increases patellofemoral pain risk by 8×.
Instead of generic advice, you receive specific, measurable cues based on your unique biomechanical profile.
Optimizing running economy through gait retraining can improve marathon times by 2–5% without additional fitness training.
Objective biomechanical data determines when post-surgical runners are ready to resume training safely.
Test multiple shoe models under 3D capture to identify which shoe optimizes your individual biomechanics.
Gait analysis is safe for most runners, but certain acute conditions require stabilization before testing.
Acute fracture or stress fracture in the lower limb
Severe acute sprain with inability to bear weight
Unhealed surgical incision or wound on marker placement sites
Severe cardiovascular limitation preventing treadmill running
Acute flare of inflammatory arthritis
Recent concussion with persistent symptoms (for dual-task testing)
Severe claustrophobia affecting treadmill use
Pregnancy with high-risk complications (treadmill exertion)
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How clinical 3D motion capture compares to conventional running assessment methods
2D smartphone video introduces 5–15° of measurement error and cannot capture frontal or transverse plane motion. 3D motion capture measures all three planes with sub-degree precision.
Shoe store assessments use basic pressure plates and generic software. Our clinical 3D lab uses infrared motion capture, instrumented force measurement, and physiotherapist interpretation for medical-grade analysis.
Rest treats symptoms temporarily; medication masks pain. 3D gait analysis identifies the biomechanical cause of injury, enabling targeted correction that prevents recurrence.