VIRTUAL COURSE: Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Motion Analysis

[Howard Hillstrom]

Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Motion Analysis
November 6-7, 2026

A comprehensive, interdisciplinary overview of current and emerging practices in motion analysis for clinical and research professionals.

Course Overview
Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Motion Analysis offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary overview of current and emerging practices in motion analysis for clinical and research professionals. Designed for physical therapists, occupational therapists, physiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, biomechanists, and engineers, the course explores foundational tools, historical context, and advanced applications in both upper and lower extremity care.

Through expert-led lectures, case-based discussions, and panel sessions, participants will engage with real-world clinical scenarios spanning orthopedic and neuromuscular populations. The course emphasizes data-driven clinical decision-making, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the integration of motion analysis across diverse settings. Attendees will leave with enhanced knowledge on how human movement is captured and interpreted to improve functional outcomes.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Describe fundamental principles of motion analysis tools and methodologies
• Identify and compare key tools and technologies and evaluate their benefits and limitations
• Demonstrate the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in the context of motion analysis
• Demonstrate the utility of instrumented gait analysis in clinical decision-making
• Discuss novel and advance analytical approaches in motion analysis

For Full Course Agenda and to Register, visit: Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Motion Analysis

Agenda Highlights

• Foundations of Motion Analysis – Historical context, data collection principles, and an overview of current laboratory tools and technologies
• Upper Extremity Applications – Motion analysis–guided decision-making for shoulder, arm, and wrist
• Foot and Ankle Applications – Multidisciplinary team creation of new devices to guide decision making
• Clinical Gait Analysis – Instrumented assessment strategies for neuromuscular pathologies across the lifespan
• Advanced Technologies and Emerging Methods – Key developments such as markerless motion capture and computational modeling
• Strong Focus on Clinical Applications – Real-world use cases across upper extremity, foot/ankle, shoulder, and neuromuscular conditions, including cerebral palsy and performing artists
• Interdisciplinary Decision-Making – Multiple expert-led panel discussions emphasize collaborative clinical reasoning and integration across specialties, featuring surgeons, therapists, and scientists