Marker Placement Guide for Multi-segment Foot Kinematics
Problem statement
The Oxford Foot Model, a widely used tool for gait analysis, depends on skin-mounted
markers that are highly sensitive to placement errors, particularly in the hindfoot, which can
compromise motion capture data and impact clinical decision making (Campos et al., ‘A
New Alignment Device for Standardization of Maker Placement on the Hindfoot.’). At the
Mayo Clinic Motion Analysis Laboratory, marker placement relies on clinicians palpating
anatomical landmarks, a process that is time-sensitive and leaves little room for error. This
can create stress for clinicians and increase the risk of flawed treatment plans based on
inaccurate data. While experienced clinicians may improve placement accuracy through
training, research suggests that some level of variability remains. Developing a standardized
marker placement guide would help address anatomical differences, improve accuracy and
repeatability, and provide a user friendly tool to enhance gait analysis reliability.
Team members
Anna Donovan – communicator
Hannah Cederholm – facilitator
Callum Wisher – admin
Lucas Ebeling – accountant
Client
Cecilia Hogen
Mayo Clinic