Gait and Motion Analysis Referral
The Motion Lab is a program through Sunny Hill Health Centre. We perform objective and quantitative assessments for children and youth whose movement is affected by neuromuscular/orthopedic conditions or injuries.
Neurologists, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, orthopedic surgeons, orthotists, pediatricians, physiatrists and physiotherapists typically make referrals for gait analysis.
Please contact the Motion Lab if you are uncertain about making a referral. We accept both inpatient and outpatient referrals. They follow the same referral process.
The following criteria are required for a child or youth's referral:
- Ability to walk, with or without aids
- Ability to cooperate for two hours. Interpreter services are available
- Children or youth from five to eighteen years of age. Please contact the Motion Lab if you have questions about younger referrals
Currently, only orthopedic surgeons at BC Children's Hospital make referrals for Return-to-Sport assessments. Please contact the Motion Lab if you have questions about this service.
Referral steps
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Assessment
Health-care providers should consult the Gait Analysis referral form to ensure the patient meets the criteria required.
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Complete a form
Complete the fillable PDF referral form for gait analysis. If the referral is urgent, justify the need to expedite in the referral form.
Make sure that you have filled in all fields.
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Send the referral
Print and fax the referral form to the Motion Lab.
Fax number: 778-504-9769
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Post referral
Once the Motion Lab receives a referral, we will check that it is complete and appropriate. We will then reach out to the family/caregiver by phone to set up a gait analysis appointment.
Referral forms
Motion Lab Requisition for Gait Analysis at Sunny Hill Health Centre
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Contact information
We offer this service from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone: 604-875-2345, extension 458318