Case studies and research
View the latest case studies and publications below from our partners and customers. Looking for something specific? Please contact us.
Hocoma
Hocoma have published an extensive volume of research on their Knowledge Platform, as well as clinical practise guidelines and training material. Please click here to visit.
Post-Critical Care COVID-19
Using the Andago for critical care patientsBreaking out of the vicious cycle of early desaturation, limited mobility, and further deconditioning.
Ascot Rehab
Eloise James and Marta Oliveira using the ArmeoSpring"Robotic therapy [with the ArmeoSpring] offers high intensity training, one of the key determinants of motor recovery."
CEN
Using the Lokomat, RYSEN and C-Mill with a Hemiplegic patient"We applied a tailored rehabilitation program of intensive and specialized therapy, following the continuum of therapy for gait and balance."
Ospedale Moriggia-Pelascini, Italy
Erigo reduces duration of mechanical ventilation“Early Rehabilitation Reduces Time to Decannulation in Patients With Severe Acquired Brain Injury: A Retrospective Study.”
Fighting ICU-Acquired Muscle Weakness
Using Lokomat and ArmeoSpringPatient affected by ICU-acquired muscle weakness has outcomes greatly improved by use of technology-aided rehabilitation tools.
Changi General Hospital, Singapore
Andago aids Pulmonary RehabilitationA patient used the Andago to retrain walking requiring ventilator support and ICU care after pneumonia.
Neuroengineering And Rehabilitation Journal
Lokomat improves SCI activity“Robot-assisted gait training (Lokomat) improves walking function and activity in people with spinal cord injury.”
Severance Rehabilitation Hospital, Seoul
Effective clinical integration"We cannot imagine treating our patients without rehabilitation technology and we see it as the future of rehabilitation."
Clinica CEREBRO, Mexico City
Using the LokomatPro"The Use of LokomatPro in a 2 Phase Approach Treatment Period of an Acute Transverse Myelitis Patient in an Integrated Interdisciplinary Team"
Motek
Motek have shared their latest research and knowledge on their new “Proof and Inspiration” site. Please click here to visit.
The Morrello Clinic
Sarah HardingCase Report: Using the C-Mill treadmill with a stroke patient.
DMRC
Using the Motek CARENEffectiveness of virtual reality-based gait education in enhancing the rehabilitation outcomes of injured military personnel
BASIC
Case studies 2019-20Using the Motek CAREN with spinal injury, Guillian-Barre syndrome and traumatic brain injury clients.
BASIC
From virtual reality to real life recovery“All of a sudden, I had the confidence to go walking and that was a great thing for me."
Cardiff University
Dr Mohammad Al-Amri, Senior Research FellowResearch into self-paced treadmill-based virtual reality walking with the Motek GRAIL.
The Morrello Clinic
Research poster by Jakko Brouwers and Sarah Harling"Significant functional improvements in gait are still possible long after Stroke with a high intensity rehabilitation programme using the C-Mill."
BASIC
Using the CAREN to rehabilitate military veterans"[The client] stated that the CAREN was motivational, challenging and exciting."
Amsterdam UMC
Study examining the Motek Human Body Model"The Human Body Model versus conventional gait models for kinematic gait analysis in children with cerebral palsy."
BASIC
Using the C-Mill with clients recovering from ABI"It’s helping improve balance, walking and confidence and making a big difference to people’s quality of life.”
Maastricht University
Dual-belt treadmill used in fall-prevention researchThe Motek Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) was featured in published research exploring the effectiveness of fall-prevention interventions.
Amsterdam UMC
VR shows promise as gait therapy tool for children with Cerebral Palsy“Immediate Effects of Immersive Biofeedback on Gait in Children With Cerebral Palsy.“
University of Minnesota
Avoiding virtual obstacles during treadmill gait in Parkinson's DiseaseThe C-Mill treadmill has been used in the first study to assess how Parkinson’s Disease affects the capacity for obstacle avoidance as a function of the available time to respond.
Perturbation gait training
Using the Motek GRAIL, CAREN or C-MillA protocol for perturbation-based gait training in older adults at risk of falling.
NICE
Report recommends strength and balance training for fall preventionThese programmes have shown to reduce the rate of falls, and the NHS RightCare pathway consider these programmes to be high-value interventions.
Hokuto Hospital
The "Smart Rehabilitation" project using high-performance equipment"To conclude we can say that Ms. A walking improved due to C-Mill training."
Walking-adaptability therapy after stroke
Results of a randomised controlled trialRecent Randomised Controlled Trials provide evidence that Gait Adaptability Training (GAT) using the C-Mill reduces fall rates in community-dwelling older adults.
AMTI
AMTI have shared their full archive of published research on their website, please click here for more.
Bilateral transtibial amputee gait study
Using 6 AMTI force platesThe effects of walking speed and prosthetic ankle adapters on upper extremity dynamics and stability-related parameters in bilateral transtibial amputee gait.
Postural stability during reaching assessment
Using an AMTI AccuSway force plateComparing age-related changes in anticipatory and dynamic postural control during standing reaches to various object heights.
Comparing overground and treadmill walking
Using an Instrumented TreadmillA kinematic and kinetic comparison of overground and treadmill walking in healthy subjects.
Cometa / Myon
See Cometa‘s full catalogue of publications on their website, please click here for more.
Sensors MDPI Journal
Analysing swimming technique"Integrated Timing of Stroking, Breathing, and Kicking in Front-Crawl Swimming: A Novel Stroke-by-Stroke Approach Using Wearable Inertial Sensors"
Harper Adams University
Comparing muscle activity in horsesA research poster by Harper Adams University using Myon m320 EMG sensors examines the need to quantify the value of remedial exercises in horses.
University of Bologna
Using Cometa's WaveTrack IMU"Gait parameters estimation using inertial sensors: comparative analysis of 12 methods."
Don Gnocchi Foundation
Using Cometa's WaveTrack IMU"Regularity assessment of cyclic human movements: An innovative methods based on wearable sensors."
Showing the added value of EMG and its limits
When used to assess certain foot conditions in stroke patients."Added Value of Dynamic EMG in the Assessment of the Equinus and the Equinovarus Foot Deviation in Stroke Patients and Barriers Limiting Its Usage"
The University of Edinburgh
Using Cometa's Mini Wave Waterproof“Effect of water depth on muscle activity and stride duration when walking in the water at different speeds”
The University of Tokyo
Mini Wave Infinity Waterproof.Basic locomotor muscle synergies used in land walking are finely tuned during underwater walking
Khon Kaen University
Wireless Mini Wave PlusThe Effect of Core Stabilization Exercise with the Abdominal Drawing-in Maneuver Technique on Stature Change during Prolonged Sitting in Sedentary Workers with Chronic Low Back Pain
Treadmetrix
View a full list of publications with Treadmetrix on their website here.
Modern running-specific prostheses
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyStudying leg stiffness of sprinters using running-specific prostheses.
Gait retraining after stress fracture
University of DelawareGait retraining for the reduction of lower extremity loading.
Measuring ground reaction forces and kinematics
In elite amputee sprintersRunning-specific prostheses limit ground-force during sprinting.
AccuPower Solutions
Take a look at AccuPower Solutions‘ full list of published research online here.
Chair Rise Performance
Hellmers; Fudickar; Lau; Elgert; DiekmannMeasurement of the Chair Rise Performance of Older People Based on Force Plates and IMUs.
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The Brain and Spinal Injury Centre
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Mike Jones
C-Mill user at The Morrello Clinic, number 2 in the European Disabled Golf Association (EDGA)
Significant functional improvements in gait are still possible long after Stroke with a high intensity rehabilitation programme using the C-Mill.
Jakko Brouwers MSc MCSP
Clinical Expert and Neuro Physiotherapist at The Morrello Clinic
The CAREN is a great machine, I would recommend it to anyone... It has helped me with balance, concentration and walking. It has met more than my expectations.