How is DynaROM different from an MRI?

An MRI captures a static image, while DynaROM measures muscle activity and range of motion in real time as you move. Some muscle-related injuries that don't appear on an MRI can show up clearly in this kind of dynamic testing.

Who is a good candidate for this test?

Patients who have normal range of motion on standard exams but are still dealing with pain — often after whiplash — are good candidates, since this test can help pinpoint dysfunction that's otherwise hard to see.

Is the test uncomfortable?

No. It involves simple, guided movements you perform yourself while the system records data — there's no needles or invasive component.

DynaROM Motion Analysis

Objective Range-of-Motion Testing That Sees What Static Imaging Can Miss

Real-time motion and muscle-function testing that documents pain objectively, especially useful for whiplash injuries that don't always appear on standard imaging.

Patient Rating

4.9/5
Top Rated in NE Calgary

Availability

Same-Day
Appointments Welcome

Insurance

Direct Billing
Alberta Section B & Auto

What are DynaROM Motion Analysis?

Seeing What an MRI Can’t

An MRI is an impressive tool, but it captures a still image — it can’t show what’s happening in your muscles while you actually move. DynaROM uses real-time motion testing to document pain as it happens, digitally quantifying range of motion and measuring what your muscles are doing while contracting and relaxing, down to the microvolt.

This matters because some muscle-related injuries simply don’t show up on a traditional MRI. The surface electromyography data gathered during a DynaROM scan can be compared against normal, pain-free individuals — abnormal readings can point to an injury that static imaging missed entirely.

Whiplash injuries from car accidents are one of the clearest examples of where this test helps. Whiplash can be genuinely difficult to see on an MRI, and finding the real source of pain is essential to building an effective treatment plan.

During testing, you’ll perform three repetitions of six simple movements — flexion, extension, and left and right lateral flexion and rotation — each set lasting about 30 seconds. The system measures both muscle guarding and range of motion. If you’ve shown “normal” range of motion on a standard exam but are still in pain, this test is often where we find the missing piece.

What Happens at Your First Visit

Baseline Assessment — We determine whether DynaROM testing fits your symptoms and history.
Motion Testing — You complete the guided movement sequence while data is recorded.
Results & Plan — We review your results and adjust your treatment plan based on the objective findings.

What's included

This is a comprehensive care pathway. Specific tests or procedures depend on your clinical needs.

Real-Time Motion Testing

Digitally quantified range of motion captured while you move, not from a static snapshot.

Surface EMG Analysis

Measures muscle guarding and electrical activity during movement, compared against normal, pain-free baselines.

Objective Clinical Documentation

Data-backed results that support your treatment plan and your insurance or claims file.

How is the process?

A simple, structured pathway—from consult to a clear plan.

Baseline Assessment

We identify whether DynaROM testing is appropriate for your symptoms, particularly if imaging hasn't explained your pain.

Motion Testing

You perform six simple movements — flexion, extension, and left/right lateral flexion and rotation — three repetitions each, over about 30 seconds per test.

Results & Plan

We review your muscle guarding and range-of-motion data and use it to refine your treatment plan.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about dynarom motion analysis consultations and follow-ups.