Vestibular PhysioSensing: Force platform for balance assessment and training

- CE Class I medical device according to directive 93/42/EEC

- Size: (Length x Width x Height) 53 x 46 x 3.5 cm

- Weight 7.8kg

- Material

- AU4G Aluminum

- Maximum load 128kg

- Non-linearity < 0.2%

- Resolution 900 points/Kg

- Hysteresis < 0.2%

- Sampling frequency Adjustable from 5Hz to 40Hz

- Analog/digital conversion 16 bit

- Platform computer interface USB

- Power supply USB Cable

PC requirements

-CPU Processor i3 with 2GHz

-RAM 2GB

-USB Ports 2.0 or 3.0

- Operating System Windows 7, 8, 10 (32 or 64-bit)

Pedometer software:

The pedometry software allows the professional to carry out a triple measurement of plantar pressure:

- Static analysis
- Dynamic analysis (gait)
- Postural analysis

Thanks to its powerful software, it allows you to create a complete map of plantar pressure in which you can calculate:

- Static mapping with center of pressure

- Average and maximum pressure calculations

- Weight distribution

- Measurement possibilities (length, angle, pressure, area)

- Exam comparison

- Statokinesigram and Stabilogram

In addition to the static and postural analysis of plantar pressure, PhysioSensing PODO will allow you to perform dynamic analyzes in which the distribution of plantar pressure on the platform can be measured during a cycle of one or four steps.

Analysis in which the following aspects can be assessed:

- CPEI

- CoP Line

- Force, area, pressure and velocity graphs

- PEAK Risk

- Phases of the gait cycle

Balance software:

Balance software is a powerful balance assessment and training tool. Within the analysis area, the software is capable of evaluating:

mCTSIB – Modified Clinical Sensory Integration and Balance Test and Romberg test
This protocol allows the measurement of static balance in four sensory conditions: stable surface and eyes open; stable surface and eyes closed; unstable surface and eyes open and unstable surface and eyes closed.

Body swing
You can create a custom posturography. Define the initial conditions and obtain the variation of CoP, ML and AP over time. It also includes more than 30 parameters derived from a posturographic examination that includes Fourier analysis.

Stability limits (LOS)
Perhaps the most used protocol for balance evaluation. This protocol quantifies directional control and the maximum distance the patient can reach with their center of pressure in 8 different directions.

Falling risk
To measure static balance in four conditions: comfortable posture with eyes open and eyes closed, use narrow posture with eyes open and closed. After the run is performed, the swing speed index value appears and provides a prediction of the risk of falling

Rhythmic weight shift
Use the (Rhythmic Weight Shift) protocol to evaluate the ability to transfer the center of pressure rhythmically in the sagittal and anteroposterior plane, at three different speeds.

unilateral stance
To measure balance in four conditions: left foot raised with eyes open, left foot raised with eyes closed, right foot raised with eyes open, and right foot raised with eyes closed.

Balance Error Scoring System
The BESS protocol allows measuring postural stability with eyes closed in three different positions on two types of surface (firm and unstable): two feet together, unipodal and tandem position.

The software does not stop at the mere evaluation of balance but rather proposes a series of exercises to improve body balance with training. They would be the following:

- In the sagittal and anteroposterior exercises , the patient must reach the balance position in the sagittal plane or in the anteroposterior plane.

- In the spider web, tunnel, dot pattern and bar pattern exercises , the objective is to maintain a balanced position despite the visual stimulus.

- In the Route Bars, Route Spiral, Route Square and Route Maze exercises the objective is to travel the routes within their limits with the center of pressure, following the red dots.

- In the Square, Circle, Eight and Spiral exercises , the patient must reach all the points arranged in the manner indicated in the name.

- In the Follow the Point and Moving Route exercises , the objective is to reach the moving red dot and follow it within its tolerance range.

Virtual Reality (VR) Software:

The virtual reality system is specially designed to work on vestibular, balance and oculomotor disorders. The system allows Ideal to control, personalize, create and monitor different rehabilitation therapies through tests and games in Virtual Reality especially designed for patients with vestibular disorders.

Strengths:

- Immersive stimuli: Exciting and engaging virtual worlds train the patient's brain.

- Improved therapy: Through digital technology.

- Supervised monitoring: Allows you to evaluate and adjust exercises.

- Evidence-based and approved: Scientifically backed to meet the needs of therapists.

- Objectifiable and reproducible: Allows you to create your own protocols and compare the results.

Exercises:

PhysioSensing allows customization of the software and the preparation of complete reports instantly. In addition, it has a series of immersive virtual reality exercises and stimulation , including:

- Smooth chase

- Saccadic

- Optokinetic

- Nystagmus

- VOR

- VOR Suppression

- Supermarket effect and visual parallax

- Vergence

- Fixation

- Search and find games

Software comparison:

Warranty:

- The device has a 2-year warranty.