Last Updated 29 April 2008

BiometricsLtd  technologically advanced products are presented in two groups:-

• Computer based standardized evaluation of the Upper and Lower Extremities
• Progress reporting over time using scientifically collected data which may also be exported for statistical analysis
• Computerized gradable activities for Therapeutic Exercise of the fingers, hand, upper and lower extremities, head neck & back

• Biomedical sensors including patented electro-goniometers for precise human joint range of motion measurements

• Advanced surface EMG (electromyography)
• Portable and laboratory data acquisition systems
• Real time display and analysis software

Biometrics Ltd is dedicated to providing technologically advanced, superior solutions for today's demanding needs in biomedical, ergonomic and sports science research, clinical rehabilitation, and educational settings.

Biometrics Ltd maintains to the highest standard a Quality Management System that is accredited to both ISO9001:2000 and ISO13485:2003.

October 2007 - Biometrics Ltd announces the release of the M500 MyoMeter used for quantifying the force applied during Manual Muscle Testing.

September 2007 - Biometrics Ltd announces the release of Version 7 Analysis Software for DataLOG and DataLINK.  With two new major features, the Biometrics Analysis Software is now an even more comprehensive tool for EMG, Goniometer and associated sensor analysis.

June 2007 - Biometrics Ltd announces the release of the DataLOG W4X8 - incorporating state of the art Bluetooth® Wireless and MMC Flashcard technologies providing unparalleled portable data capture and real time display and analysis. Concurrent with the release of the W4X8 is the release of Version 6.01 DataLOG Analysis Software.

March 2007 - Biometrics Ltd announces the release of the K800 Eight Channel Amplifier - a modern microprocessor controlled general purpose amplifier system.

January 2007 - Biometrics Ltd announces the release of version 5.06 Analysis Software for DataLINK and DataLOG.

June 2006 - Biometrics Ltd announces the release of the InterX Unit - USB connectivity and increased instrument versatility for the E-LINK Evaluation and Exercise Systems. Concurrent with the release of InterX is the release of Version 8 E-LINK software.  Version 8 is designed to operate with both USB and serial port E-LINK interfaces. New in version 8 is Comprehensive Lower Extremity Evaluation and Impairment Calculation.

Accuracy and Feasibility of Using an Electrogoniometer for Measuring Simple Thumb Movements; P. Jonsson, P. W. Johnson, M. Hagberg; Ergonomics, Vol 50, Issue 5, May 2007, pgs 647-659; This study used Biometrics Ltd electrogoniometers to measure thumb flexion/extension and abduction/adduction during mobile phone use in young subjects.

A 350-S Recovery Period Does Not Necessarily Allow Complete Recovery of Peak Power Output during Repeated Cycling Sprints; Matsuura R, Ogato H, Yunoki T, Arimitsu T, Kimura T, Yano T;   Journal of Physiological Anthropology 2007, Vol 26: 51-57.  SEMG was recorded from the left vastus lateralis (VL) and left rectus femoris (RF) at a rate of 1000 Hz during each of ten cycling sprints using Biometrics Ltd SX230 SEMG sensors.

Comparison of Knee Motion on Earth and in Space: an observational study; Pierre MC, Genc KO, Litow M, Humphreys B, Rice AJ, Maender CC, Cavanaugh PR; Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2006, 3:8. Published 13 April 2006.   Knee joint movement and EMG was measured in the same subjects on earth and then aboard the International Space Station.  The method of data collection is a Lower Extremity Monitoring Suit incorporating ankle, knee and hip electrogoniometers and interfacing electronics custom designed and manufactured by Biometrics Ltd.

The effects of powered ankle-foot orthoses on joint kinematics and muscle activation during walking in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injuries; Sawicki GS, Domingo A, Ferris DP; Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2006, 3:3. Published 28 February 2006.  Bilateral ankle, knee and hip movement measured using electrogoniometers manufactured by Biometrics Ltd.

The effect of total knee arthroplasty on joint movement during functional activities and joint range of motion with particular regard to high flexion users; Rowe PJ, Myles CM, Nutton R; Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vol 13 No. 2, August 2005.  Knee flexion-extension movements measured during functional activities of daily living using electrogoniometers manufactured by Biometrics Ltd.

The Effect of Movement Frequency on Interlimb Coupling During Recumbant Stepping, Kao PC, Ferris DP; Motor Control 2005 Vol 9.  Bilateral ankle, knee and hip movement measured using electrogoniometers manufactured by Biometrics Ltd.

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European College of Sports Science, 2007 Annual Congress. Bilateral Differences in Normalized Triceps Surae Electromyograms and Ground Reaction Forces During a Plyometric Task; Ball N, Scurr J, and Wood L; Electromyography (EMG) activity of the soleus, medial gastrocnemius, and lateral gastrocnemius of both legs was recorded using active bipolar pre-amplified disc electrodes manufactured by Biometrics Ltd attached to a Biometrics Ltd DataLOG EMG system.  Two force platforms were used to measure the ground reaction force.

European College of Sports Science, 2007 Annual Congress. The Normalization of Triceps Surae Electromyograms During a High Intensity Dynamic Task; Ball N, Scurr J, and Wood L;  This investigation aimed to assess the optimal EMG normalization procedure for the triceps surae during a high intensity dynamic muscle action.  Data was collected using Biometrics Ltd DataLOG and SX230 surface EMG sensors.

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 50th Annual Meeting - 2006. The effects of a Stooped Work Task on the Muscle Activity and Kinematics of the Lower Back; Miller B, and Fathallah F;  Fourteen subjects were instrumented with a portable data collection system (Biometrics Ltd P3X8 DataLOG with SX230 EMG sensors) while performing the stooped work task of fresh-market tomato harvesting. Results indicate significant changes after only 11 minutes of stooped work.

International Society of Biomechanics, 2005 Annual Conference. Comparison of Two Ankle Electrogoniometers and Motion Analysis; Agraharasamakulam SN, Bonner S, Ojofeitimi S.  Comparison of the SG110 Electrogoniometer and the SG110A Electrogoniometer (both manufactured by Biometrics Ltd) against each other as well as against a motion analysis system. The study presented was looking at ankle motion on dancers, comparing the posterior placement of the SG110 with the lateral placement of the SG110A. Both ankle goniometers were found to have a high correlation to the motion analysis system and to each other.  The subjects found the SG110A (lateral  placement) to be more comfortable. This paper is posted at http://www.isb2005.org/proceedings/abstracts/0158.pdf

Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 2005 Annual Conference. Muscular Forces and Joint Angles in Small-Handed Pianists: A Pilot Study on the 7/8 Keyboard versus the Full Size Keyboard; Wristen B, Wismer AK, Jung MC, Hallbeck S.  Surface EMG (collected using the Biometrics Ltd SX230 EMG pre-amplifiers) and movement data of the wrists and fingers ( collected using the Biometrics Ltd SG65 and F35 Electrogoniometers) was measured on two pianists to assess performance on the two different sized keyboards.  This paper is posted at http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/musicpresentations/3