Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Center of Ioannina

Force-plates provide the ground reaction force in all three axes (antero-posterior, vertical and transverse axe). The evaluation of the ground reaction force is of great importance. Specifically, it renders us capable to assess (in combination with the kinematic data collected) the forces and the moments applied in the joints. They can be used in both static and dynamic tests. Thus, human locomotion system can be examined in various activities (ie balance, walking, running).

In the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Center the Bertec 4060-10-2000 force-plate is used. Its main features are:

• Size 60x40cm
• Natural frequency approximately 600Hz in all axes
• Rated load 10 kNt in the vertical axe and 5 kNt in the horizontal axes.