The Motor Control Analysis Laboratory at MossRehab is one of the few of its kind in the nation. This sophisticated lab analyzes
muscle function and dexterity and is especially useful for patients with central nervous system disorders or brain injuries.
It identifies the presence and degree of voluntary control a patient can exercise over his or her muscles and movement. For
patients with central and peripheral nervous system damage, motor control analysis provides a specific basis for corrective
physical, medical, and surgical therapies.
Benefits to Patients and Physicians
MossRehab's Motor Control Analysis Lab benefits patients with movement dysfunction or impaired functional activity due to
neurological disorders, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis,
and post-polio syndrome. These studies help physicians identify muscles that might respond to corrective surgery, as well
as assess the effectiveness of non-surgical therapies. They can also provide data on the effectiveness of drug therapies and
can measure the degree of improvement after treatment. The lab also helps physicians identify abnormalities in a patient's
muscle tone, and the presence of spasticity and tremor.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Studies
Dynamic Electromyography (EMG)
- Studies four or more muscles during the course of movement
- Provides data on movement control during function
- Provides data on passive and active movement
- Provides quantitative information about movement through
electrogoniometric measurement
Motor Control Evaluation
- Analyzes the velocity, accuracy, direction, and dexterity of movement
- Provides quantitative data on the patient's level of neurologic recovery and function
A Partnership with the Referring Physician
All diagnostic studies are conducted by specially-trained physicians and physical therapists. Study results are sent to the
referring physician along with recommendations for treatment. Physicians may choose to refer their patients to MossRehab for
treatment, or they may simply use the Motor Control Analysis Lab as an independent service. Referring physicians are invited
to visit the lab to view their patients' records and discuss study results.
For further information, or to make a referral, call
1-800-CALL-MOSS.
