Balance
Feet
Pressure Map
Posturography
Virtual
Reality
Visual
Biofeedback
PhysioSensing
Range Technology
1. Balance
Balance control consists of
controlling the body center of mass
over its limits of stability. Clinical
balance assessment can help
assess fall risk and/or determine
the underlying reasons for balance
disorders. The benefits of using
force plates in balance assessment
comes from their ability to measure
center of pressure (CoP).
2. Feet Pressure Map
Foot Pressure Mapping is a method of
measuring pressures on the surface
of the foot during standing or
walking. Static and dynamic
baropodometricz analysis are
performed on a baropodometric
platform, through which the
pressure exerted by the
feet from standstill and
during walking is being
measured.
3. Posturography
Computerized posturography systems
utilize force platforms to measure the
sway of a patient by determining the
movements of the instantaneous Center
of Pressure (CoP). The CoP data collected
can be visualized through a statokinesigram
and stabilogram.
4. Virtual Reality
In the recent decade, Virtual Reality
has become generally accepted
as a therapeutic tool for neurological
patients. VR involves real-time simulation
and interactions between sensory,
motor and cognitive channels. VR can
be set up to be strongly immersive, in
that the environment appears real and
three-dimensional. VR provides an ideal
environment to study the balancing
strategies.
5. Visual Biofeedback
Visual Biofeedback is a rehabilitation
method that can be used during static
balance training, offering the patient
visual information on the position of
the center of gravity within the range of
stability as the patient stands on a plate.
It stimulates motivation, proprioceptive
information to the patient, simulates the
body movements and provides valuable
information for the health professional.
