Characteristics of a dual force plate system embedded in a six degree of freedom motion platform

Abstract

Motek Medical's CAREN-Extended system is a virtual environment primarily used in physical rehabilitation and biomechanical research. This virtual environment integrates a motion capture system and a six degree of freedom motion platform equipped with a dual-belt treadmill and two force plates. This research describes performance characteristics associated with a “treadmill - motion platform” configuration that should be considered for appropriate measurement, and effective design of research protocols and rehabilitation CAREN applications.