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FP3 ForcePlates
Following a neurological injury such as Stroke or TBI, patients may be at an increased risk of falling. Evaluation of stability is a major challenge for health care professionals. The E-LINK Dual-Axis ForcePlate System provides the solution – an accurate, portable system for objective measure of symmetrical weight distribution, stability, and sway in two axes simultaneously.
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- General Neuro Rehabilitation
- Sports Injury & Training
- Patients at Risk for Falls
- General Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Hip, Knee, Ankle Replacement Patients
- Post Surgical Amputee Prosthesis Evaluation & Training
- Stability Assessment & Exercise
- Hand Therapy
- Pediatrics
- In-Patients, Outpatients, Community Settings
With the patient standing, simultaneous measurements of anterior-posterior (front/back) and mediolateral (left/right) sway may be taken for 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 seconds.
The fluctuations in weight distribution results are displayed. These are overlayed and comparisons are made from one session to the next. Up to 10
sessions may be compared simultaneously and analysed in a progress report.
Within Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation settings, the E-LINK Dual-Axis ForcePlate is used to scientifically quantify the weight distribution (load) of both legs to document both mediolateral (right/left) and anterior-posterior (front/back) asymmetries.
The E-LINK Activity Modules are graded therapeutic exercise and biofeedback. Both single axis and multi-axis activities are available. The limits of the patient's stability are measured and these are then used to set the parameters for exercise. The loading/unloading of the ForcePlates controls the Activity. The paramaters may be adjusted to grade the exercise to acheive the patient goals. This allows the therapist to determine the degree to which a patient is motivated to move from center to perform the activity successfully – the higher the percentage, the farther the patient must move from center.
Dual Axis ForcePlate (DFP4) consists of 4 ForcePlates used with the Base Frame. The Base Frame allows the position of the ForcePlates to be varied to accommodate different stance widths – from pediatrics to adults.
As an added bonus – the individual ForcePlates can be removed from the Base Frame for unilateral or bi-lateral measurement and exercise in both the upper and lower extremities.
Two FP3 ForcePlates
Used with or without the BF8 Base Frame for accurate measurement and exercise of symmetrical weight distribution in the upper and lower extremities.
May be used in a chair for seated balance measurements and exercise. The Activity Modules are controlled by the shifting of weight between the ForcePlates.
Alternatively the patient may sit directly on one or two ForcePlates for measurement and exercise.
The portability and modularity of the E-LINK ForcePlates make them an ideally
suited to a variety of clinical settings and budgets. Weighing only 790 grams each, the ForcePlates can be easily transported around the clinic or out into the community.
The small dimensions are very useful in upper extremity rehabilitation settings – for example, one ForcePlate under each hand for upper limb exercises.
Two FP3 ForcePlates are used with or without the BF8 BaseFrame for lower extremity applications.
One FP3 ForcePlate
A single FP3 ForcePlate is used for upper and lower extremity exercise. The Activity Modules are controlled by the application and relaxation of force applied and can be set in 0.1 increments (Kg or lbs). The ForcePlate responds to as little as the touch of a finger through to full standing weight bearing. The versatility of the ForcePlate allows rehabilitation for a wide range of orthopaedic and/or neurological patients.
ForcePlate Part Numbers
| FP3 | ForcePlate with lead for connecting to the X4 InterX Unit |
| DFP2 | Two ForcePlates used for bilateral evaluation and exercise of Mediolateral (left/right) symmetry, weight distribution, stability, and sway in upper and lower extremities.
Also used for unilateral Anterior/Posterior (front/back) evaluation and exercise. May be used standing or seated. Includes: 2 FP3 Forceplates, the BF8 Base Frame, and two connecting leads for attaching the FP£ Forceplates to the X4 InterX Unit. |
| DFP4 | Four ForcePlates used for sinultaneous bilateral evaluation and exercise of Mediolateral (left/right) and Anterior/Posterior (front/back)symmetry, weight distribution, stability,
and sway in upper and lower extremities. May be used standing or seated. Includes:Four FP3 with U800 connecting cable [attaches 4 FP3 to the X4 InterX Unit], BF8 Base Frame, and two +connecting leads [attach 1 or 2 FP3 to the X4 InterX Unit] |
| U800 | Connecting cable used to attach 4 FP3 ForcePlates to the X4 InterX Unit |
| BF8 | Base Frame used for positioning the FP3 ForcePlates on the floor. The position of the ForcePlates may be varied to best suit the application. Integral handle for portability and easy repositioning. Includes 8 blanks to place into unused cutouts. Weight 10 kg |
| Note | The FP3, DFP2, and DFP4 require the X4 InterX Unit as the interface to the conputer |
The ForcePlates require the X4 InterX Unit as the interface to the computer
EP40 System
- ● Simultaneously evaluate both anterior-posterior and mediolateral weight bearing
- ● Assess and monitor changes in weight distribution, stability, and sway over multiple sessions
- ● Computerised activities for therapeutic weight bearing exercise and rehabilitation
- ● Modular, portable design increases the flexibility and versatility of applications
The EP40 Dual-axis ForcePlate System is a complete portable, modular, evaluation and exercise system - single or dual axis, unilateral or bilateral, upper & lower extremities.
Includes: X4 InterX Unit and DFP4 (4 ForcePlates, 1 U800, 1 BF8, 2 Connecting leads used when connecting only 1 or 2 ForcePlates to the X4)
Typically used by Physiotherapists and other clinicians for assessment and rehabilitation.