Patent ID: 6602210
Filing Date: 2003-08-05
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A device for analysis of the posture of a person in orthostatic and/or dynamic conditions, comprising:a static force platform having a plurality of sensors, said plural sensors emitting signals which are representative of a position and absolute value of forces exerted on the static platform by a person in a position of orthostatic balance; a mobile platform, which is placed on the static platform, and consists of a stand which is secured to means for support, said means for support having a lower support surface in the form of a cylindrical section, an area of contact of the cylindrical section with the static platform consists of a generatrix of the lower support surface, said generatrix forming a pivot of the mobile platform; and a unit for acquisition and processing of the signals emitted by the sensors, said unit being programmed in order to acquire said signals with a pre-determined frequency, and to proceed with an analysis of the problems with balance and posture of the person, according to frontal and sagittal balance planes, and with frequential analyses of the oscillations created, so as to define the contribution of the different sensory-motor regulation loops, towards maintaining balance in dynamic conditions.