By Dr. Andrew (Drew) Digney – aka “Dr. Dig”
Chief Clinical Officer & Co-Founder, Yāna Motion Lab
The Tech That Changed Everything – Inside Yāna Motion Lab
In my last post, I shared the frustration I’ve felt for decades as a physician: we’ve had no objective, reliable way to measure human movement — until now. Thanks to the work we’ve done at Yāna Motion Lab, that problem is being solved.
What Is Yāna’s Markerless Motion Capture?
If you’ve seen athletes in movie‑style mocap suits with blinking dots and wires, you might think motion capture is complicated, expensive, and reserved for Hollywood or elite sports labs. Not anymore.
At Yāna Motion Lab, our movement assessment studio in Calgary integrates advanced multi‑camera systems and gold‑standard biomechanical modeling to deliver precise insights. Our platform provides a full array of movement health data — captured in near real time. No suits, no sensors, no wearables. Just you, moving naturally, in our motion capture studio.
This isn’t theoretical. It’s happening right now. Real‑time, high‑fidelity injury screening in Calgary and movement assessments delivered straight to our mobile and web apps. We’re talking:
- Personalized movement scoring
- Symmetry and balance analysis
- Synchronized video playback
- Benchmark comparisons to healthy population data
- Easy‑to‑understand reports in minutes
For the first time, you can see how you move, identify where your weaknesses lie, and learn how to proactively prevent sports injuries.
How Yāna Helps You Stay Healthy and Injury‑Free
Here are three key ways Yāna is helping people take control of their movement health:
Build baselines for everyday and athletic movements
From walking your dog to playing competitive tennis, how you move matters. Even minor misalignments or poor mechanics can cause long‑term issues. Yāna gives you a precise snapshot of every joint and motion, acting like a personal biomechanics lab and trainer in one — ideal for athletic injury prevention and sports injury assessment.
Measure flexibility and mobility with precision
Is your back pain really from your back — or tight hips? Yāna answers that with data, not guesswork, so you can address root causes, not just symptoms. Yāna’s movement insights identify hidden contributors to discomfort and support evidence‑based back pain prevention, giving you a clear path to lasting mobility and confidence.
Track progress over time
Yāna lets you objectively monitor improvement through rehab or training. Whether you’re working on ACL injury prevention, running injury prevention, or recovering from a strain, there’s no more guessing whether your program is working — you’ll have proof.
It’s About More Than Injury Prevention
Yes, injury prevention is huge — but Yāna goes even further:
Personal movement data: your own biomechanical record, ready to use for care or training.
Performance optimization: fine‑tune mechanics, improve efficiency, and reduce fatigue.
Customized training plans: craft tailored rehab or performance programs with trainers, coaches, or clinicians.
Longevity in sport and life: stay active longer by addressing issues before they cause pain.
For older adults or anyone with stability concerns, Yāna can help address areas that support fall prevention or injury‑prevention program pathways designed around measurable balance and mobility metrics.
Final Thoughts: The Best Medicine I’ve Ever Practiced
As a doctor, athlete, and co‑founder of Yāna, this work is personal. The ER will always be part of my life, but helping people avoid the ER might just be the best medicine I’ve ever practiced.
So here’s my invitation to you: come see what we’re building at Yāna Motion Lab. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a healthcare provider, a coach, or just someone who wants to move better — we’ve got something for you.
Let’s understand movement like never before.
Let’s prevent injuries before they happen.
Let’s build a future where motion health is a vital part of everyone’s well‑being.
Stay safe. Stay smart. And stay tuned.
– Dr. Dig