PhysioSensing Posturography Station: Force Plate Balance Assessment and Fall-Risk Evaluation
The PhysioSensing Posturography Station is an advanced force plate system that adds objective, documented measurement to the clinical assessment of balance. It records the center of pressure (CoP) and sway, and PhysioSensing lists more than 30 CoP and sway parameters, to help clinicians identify subtle balance deficits. It is used for balance assessment and training in vestibular rehabilitation, to quantify postural control in neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic brain injury, and to assess fall risk, including in older adults.
iHear is the authorized distributor of PhysioSensing (Sensing Future Technologies, Portugal) devices in the UAE. Headquartered in Al Ain, iHear offers them to clinics, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers across the UAE. Alongside the Posturography Station, iHear supplies the Otoneuro System for vestibular rehabilitation, Beltone hearing aids, and BioMed Jena (Germany) diagnostic devices for hearing and balance.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Size (L × W × H) | 55 × 55 × 3 cm |
| Thickness | 1.5 cm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg |
| Material | Aluminium AU4G |
| Minimum load | 20 kg |
| Maximum load | 250 kg |
| Sampling rate | 100 Hz |
| Analog-to-digital conversion | 24 bits |
| Computer interface | USB |
| Power supply | USB cable |
What Is Force Plate Posturography?
Advanced force measurement platform for balance and vestibular rehabilitation
The PhysioSensing Complete Posturography Station is an advanced clinical system to objectively assess balance, postural control and fall risk, specifically designed for physical therapy, vestibular rehabilitation and neurorehabilitation clinics.
This station integrates a high-precision balance dynamometer platform with specialized clinical software, allowing precise analysis of the center of pressure, postural fluctuation, and patient stability in both static and dynamic positions. With instant visual feedback, the station facilitates clinical assessment and therapeutic balance training.
It is an integrated, comprehensive solution that includes the platform, software, computer, display and transport cart, ready for immediate use in specialized clinical environments.
The PhysioSensing Posturographic Station turns balance assessment into a meaningful experience – combining scientific rigor with interactive feedback to assess, train and restore postural stability in patients with vestibular, neurological or age-related balance disorders, enabling confident movement and measurable recovery.
Clinical Applications of the Posturography Station: Balance Assessment and Fall-Risk Evaluation
- Vestibular Rehabilitation and Sensory Integration RebalancingRestore balance by retraining how the brain integrates visual, vestibular, and somatosensory inputs.
- Fall Risk Assessment and PreventionIdentify instability before it leads to a fall. Advanced force platform metrics (sway area, velocity, and path) quantify and objectively guide early preventive interventions.
- Neuro-Rehabilitation and Functional Follow-UpAssess postural control in patients with Parkinson’s disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, or traumatic brain injury. Monitor recovery and tailor therapy using measurable data that reveal true functional progress.
- Stability Limits and Motor Control TrainingAssess and expand each patient’s safe range of motion using real-time visual feedback. Train automatic postural responses, enhance control strategies, and restore confident movement.
- Comprehensive Sensory Integration, Evidence-Based Assessment, and Outcome MonitoringAssess the contribution of sensory systems using the mCTSIB and related tests. Generate repeatable and comparable reports to track improvement, demonstrate effectiveness, and provide measurable results to patients and referring clinicians.
Why Choose the PhysioSensing Posturography Station?
- Extremely Comprehensive Body Sway Analysis (Over 30 Metrics)Detailed Postural Insights – Over 30 Center of Pressure and Sway Metrics to Detect Subtle Balance Impairments Often Overlooked by Others.
- Preloaded and Validated Clinical ProtocolsComes with ready-to-use standard tests (such as LOS and mCTSIB) to streamline clinical workflow and ensure repeatability.
- Track Progress and Monitor Treatment EffectivenessLongitudinal reports visually compare sessions to identify gains, validate therapy, and adapt protocols over time.
- Intuitive Real-Time Visual FeedbackPatients and clinicians see impact maps or targets in real time, enhancing engagement, motivation, and therapy adherence.
- Customizable to Your Clinical NeedsYou can adjust test durations, set directional weighting, and design protocols to match each patient’s condition and capabilities.
- Enhances Clinical Credibility and ExcellenceProviding advanced objective posturography services sets your clinic apart and builds trust with patients and colleagues.
- Specifically Designed for Balance, Vestibular, and Neurology Specialists.User interface, metrics, and workflow specifically designed to meet the needs of physical therapists, audiologists, ENT physicians, vestibular therapists, geriatricians, and neuro-rehabilitation specialists.
Posturography Station Balance Exercises and Games: Interactive Training With Real-Time Feedback
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Balance and Stability: guided training with immediate visual feedback on the force plate.
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Figure and Paths and Random Points: tasks to train directional control by following paths and targets on screen.
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Visual Stimulus: exercises that challenge how the patient relies on visual input for balance, to support sensory reweighting.
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Protocol Training and Load Charts: exercises that let clinicians adjust the intensity of training to the patient's clinical needs.
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Balance games: Pong & Ball Balance, BART, a 2D game, Slime Pong & Slime Run, Space Sway, and Break Your Balance, played on the force plate and designed to make training more engaging.
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Motor-cognitive game (Memory Game): combines a cognitive task with balance control in one exercise.
What Does a Posturography Station Measure? 30+ Center-of-Pressure and Sway Parameters
Clinical balance tests are often interpreted by observation. A force plate adds objective, repeatable measurements: the Posturography Station records sway area, velocity, and trajectory at a 100 Hz sampling rate, producing digital data that can be compared across sessions.
Preloaded standard assessment protocols, ready to use:
mCTSIB (Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance)
Romberg test
Body sway (posturography)
Limits of stability (LOS)
Fall risk
Rhythmic weight shift
Unilateral stance
Balance Error Scoring System (BESS)
Posturography Station Specifications: Force Plate Technical Data and Configurations
Force Plate Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Size (L × W × H) | 55 × 55 × 3 cm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg |
| Thickness | 1.5 cm |
| Material | Aluminium AU4G |
| Minimum load | 20 kg |
| Maximum load | 250 kg |
| Sampling rate | 100 Hz |
| Analog-to-digital conversion | 24 bits |
| Computer interface | USB |
| Power supply | USB cable |
Minimum PC Requirements (mandatory for proper functioning of the system)
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Intel i5, 2.30 GHz (avoid "U" and "G7" versions) |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Graphics card | 6 GB |
| USB ports | At least 2 ports (USB 2.0 or 3.0), plus 1 USB 3.0 port |
| Operating system | Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) |
| Recommended screen resolution | 1920 × 1080 px |
Regulatory Information and Standards
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Medical device classification | CE-marked Class I medical device |
| Regulation | EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR 2017/745) |
| Quality standard applied | ISO 13485 |
| Unique Device Identification | UDI-DI: 05600717927062 |
| Warranty | 2 years |
CE marking is a European conformity marking, and use in the UAE is subject to the requirements of the relevant UAE health authority. Ask iHear for the current status.
Purchase Configurations
PhysioSensing offers three configurations of the Posturography Station:
Standalone: force plate, software, and a foam pad.
Cart: force plate, software, a foam pad, and a Mobile Cart Plus.
Complete: force plate, software, a foam pad, and a Mobile Cart Plus with a desktop PC and a 27-inch monitor.
Ask iHear which configuration suits your facility, and whether later upgrades are possible.
Clinical Applications
According to PhysioSensing's brochure, the Posturography Station serves these clinical applications:
Vestibular rehabilitation and sensory integration reweighting: supports rehabilitation by retraining how the brain integrates visual, vestibular, and somatosensory input.
Fall-risk detection and prevention: helps identify instability before it leads to a fall, using force plate metrics such as sway area, velocity, and trajectory to quantify balance deficits and guide early preventive interventions.
Neurological recovery and functional tracking: quantifies postural control in patients with Parkinson's disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, or traumatic brain injury.
Limits of stability and motor control training: assesses and expands each patient's safe range of motion, with real-time visual feedback.
Sensory organization and outcome monitoring: evaluates the contribution of each sensory system through mCTSIB and related tests, with comparable reports that document change and communicate results to patients and referring clinicians.
Who Is the Posturography Station For?
Professional groups and how they can use the system:
Vestibular therapists
Objective balance measurements as part of the assessment and rehabilitation of dizziness.
Audiologists and ENTs
Relate balance results to the patient's wider hearing and vestibular picture.
Neurological rehabilitation specialists
Quantify postural control and track progress in patients with conditions such as Parkinson's disease, stroke, and multiple sclerosis.
Otoneurologists
Add objective balance data to the wider vestibular assessment.
Geriatric clinicians
Assess fall risk and support prevention programs with objective data for older adults.
Physiotherapists
An objective assessment and training tool within a physiotherapy program.
Universities and research labs
A measurement platform for research on postural control and balance.
Posturography Station vs. Other Force Plate Posturography Systems
Static force plate vs. dynamic posturography: where the Posturography Station fits
| Feature | Static force plate systems (such as the Posturography Station) | Dynamic posturography systems (CDP) |
|---|---|---|
| Support surface | A fixed platform that records the patient's weight distribution and center of pressure | A platform that can move in translation and rotation to challenge balance, often with a visual surround |
| Typical assessment | Protocols such as body sway, mCTSIB, Romberg, limits of stability, rhythmic weight shift, and unilateral stance | Tests with controlled support-surface and visual-surround movement, such as the Sensory Organization Test (SOT) |
| Training | Real-time visual feedback exercises and games on the force plate (the Posturography Station offers six exercise categories, six balance games, and a motor-cognitive game) | Training with moving surfaces and surround or immersive visuals, depending on the system |
| Hardware | A force plate (55 × 55 × 3 cm and 8.5 kg for the Posturography Station) with software and a PC | Larger systems with a motorized base; some include an integrated safety harness structure |
| Choosing | The right approach depends on your clinical needs, space, and budget. Contact iHear to discuss which fits your clinic. | |
Descriptions of dynamic systems are general and based on manufacturers' public information, such as Bertec CDP/IVR and NASA Spinoff's overview of dynamic and fixed force plate systems. Features vary by manufacturer and model.
Why Choose the PhysioSensing Posturography Station From iHear in the UAE?
The price of the Posturography Station depends on the configuration you choose (Standalone, Cart, or Complete), so we prepare a quote after we understand your facility's needs. Here is what the iHear team offers:
Authorized Distributor
The authorized distributor of PhysioSensing and BioMed Jena (Germany) in the UAE, supplying balance assessment and rehabilitation solutions.
Technical Consultation
Help choosing the configuration that suits the size and specialty of your facility.
On-Site Training
Practical training on the protocols and on interpreting the force plate's center-of-pressure and sway measures.
Local Support and Warranty
Local technical support from the iHear team, and the manufacturer's 2-year warranty. Ask iHear for the warranty terms and support scope that apply to your purchase.
Posturography Station FAQ: Common Questions About Force Plate Balance Assessment and Fall Risk
Force plate posturography measures how a person stands by recording the forces under the feet on a platform. Software derives the center of pressure (CoP) and sway measures that help clinicians quantify balance, document fall risk, and track change over time. The PhysioSensing Posturography Station is a static force plate: it does not move, and the patient stands on it while performing standardized protocols or exercises with real-time visual feedback.
It records the patient's center of pressure (CoP), the point where the combined force under the feet is applied, and how it moves as the person sways. PhysioSensing's brochure highlights sway area, velocity, and trajectory, and states that the system offers more than thirty CoP and sway measures. The force plate samples at 100 Hz with 24-bit analog-to-digital conversion. Interpretation of the results remains with the treating clinician.
iHear (ihear.ae) is the authorized distributor of PhysioSensing devices in the United Arab Emirates, with branches in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi. To request a quote or a consultation, contact iHear on WhatsApp at +971 50 208 4569.
The price depends on the configuration (Standalone, Cart, or Complete). Contact iHear for a quote based on your facility's needs.
PhysioSensing offers three configurations. Standalone includes the force plate, software, and a foam pad. Cart adds a Mobile Cart Plus. Complete adds a desktop PC and a 27-inch monitor with the Mobile Cart Plus.
The Posturography Station is designed for vestibular therapists, audiologists and ENTs, neurological rehabilitation specialists, otoneurologists, geriatric clinicians, physiotherapists, and universities and research labs.
The preloaded protocols are mCTSIB, which assesses balance under four sensory conditions (eyes open or closed, on a firm surface or foam) to evaluate the contribution of visual, somatosensory, and vestibular input; the Romberg test, which compares standing with feet together with eyes open and closed; body sway, which records sway during quiet standing; limits of stability (LOS), which shows how far a person can intentionally lean or shift weight in different directions; fall risk; rhythmic weight shift, which uses controlled weight shifting between directions; unilateral stance, which assesses standing on one leg; and the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS), which counts errors in standardized stances on firm and foam surfaces. Clinicians choose the protocols and interpret the results.
The station includes a fall-risk protocol and uses sway area, velocity, and trajectory to quantify balance deficits. PhysioSensing describes its applications as detecting fall risk and guiding early preventive interventions, and geriatric clinicians are among its listed users. The measurements support, and do not replace, a clinician's assessment of fall risk.
No single balance measure predicts falls on its own. Fall-risk assessment generally combines several tests, the patient's history, and clinical judgment. The Posturography Station provides several protocols and, according to PhysioSensing, more than thirty CoP and sway measures to support that assessment. Decisions remain with the treating clinician.
PhysioSensing lists neurological recovery and functional tracking among the station's clinical applications, to quantify postural control in patients with conditions such as Parkinson's disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, or traumatic brain injury. Longitudinal reports compare sessions to show change over time, and exercises with real-time visual feedback, such as limits-of-stability and weight-shift tasks, can support rehabilitation programs. The choice of exercises and the interpretation of results are decisions for the treating clinician.
The station includes six balance games (Pong & Ball Balance, BART, a 2D game, Slime Pong & Slime Run, Space Sway, and Break Your Balance) and a motor-cognitive Memory Game, all played on the force plate with real-time visual feedback. PhysioSensing designs them to support patient engagement, motivation, and adherence to exercise programs. They are one tool within a program chosen by the clinician.
PhysioSensing lists sports and performance stability among the station's fields of application, and the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) is among its protocols. Which tests suit a particular athlete or condition is a decision for the treating clinician.
The brochure does not state a standard session length. Duration depends on the protocols chosen, and the software lets clinicians adjust test durations. For example, classic mCTSIB protocols typically hold each of four stance conditions for about 30 seconds. Session planning is a decision for the treating clinician.
The station comes with preloaded standard protocols, such as limits of stability and mCTSIB, designed to streamline clinical workflow, and software with real-time visual feedback. iHear offers technical consultation and on-site training. Whether the system suits your clinic depends on your clinical scope and staff, so contact iHear to discuss your needs.
A static force plate, like the Posturography Station's, is a fixed platform that records weight distribution and the center of pressure. Dynamic posturography systems use a platform that can move in translation and rotation to challenge balance, often with a visual surround, and some include a safety harness structure. Both types use force measurements; they differ in whether the support surface moves. For an overview, see NASA Spinoff's article on dynamic and fixed force plate systems. The right approach depends on clinical needs, space, and budget.
VNG and vHIT devices (such as BioMed Jena's eVNGUSB and eHITUSB) analyze eye movements and head-impulse responses to help clinicians identify the cause of a vestibular problem. The Posturography Station assesses balance while the patient stands on a force plate. They are complementary: one supports diagnostic testing, the other functional balance assessment and exercise-based training.
Both are PhysioSensing systems, and their brochures list the same force plate specifications. The Otoneuro System adds an inertial sensor, a VR headset, and functional VOR, optokinetic, and cervical proprioception testing. The Posturography Station is a force plate system with software and exercises, with no VR headset or inertial sensor. Ask iHear whether an upgrade path between the two is possible for your clinic.
The force plate measures 55 x 55 x 3 cm and weighs 8.5 kg. It supports loads from 20 kg to 250 kg and connects by USB cable. The Cart and Complete configurations add a Mobile Cart Plus. The brochure does not describe the system as portable or give transport requirements, so ask iHear about moving it between rooms.
The minimum requirements are an Intel i5 processor (2.30 GHz; avoid 'U' and 'G7' versions), 8 GB of RAM, a 6 GB graphics card, at least 2 USB ports (USB 2.0 or 3.0) plus 1 USB 3.0 port, and Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit), with a recommended screen resolution of 1920 x 1080. The manufacturer states that meeting them is mandatory for proper functioning. The Complete configuration includes a desktop PC and a 27-inch monitor; ask iHear whether a PC is supplied with the other configurations.
The Posturography Station is a CE-marked Class I medical device under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR 2017/745). ISO 13485, the quality management standard for medical device manufacturers, is applied, and the device carries a Unique Device Identification (UDI-DI) number and a 2-year warranty. CE marking is a European conformity marking, and use in the UAE is subject to the requirements of the relevant UAE health authority, so ask iHear for the current status.
PhysioSensing lists universities and research labs among its users, and postural control research among its fields of application. The force plate samples at 100 Hz with 24-bit analog-to-digital conversion, the software offers more than thirty CoP and sway measures according to PhysioSensing, and reports compare sessions over time.
The manufacturer's brochure lists a 2-year warranty. iHear offers technical consultation, on-site training, and local technical support in the UAE. Ask iHear for the warranty terms and the support scope that apply to your purchase.
The brochure does not describe data integration between PhysioSensing and BioMed Jena systems. A clinic can use them together as complementary steps: BioMed Jena devices, such as the eVNGUSB and eHITUSB, for diagnostic testing, and the Posturography Station for functional balance assessment and follow-up. Both are available through iHear.
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