Nate Twedt, Head Athletic Trainer at Valparaiso University shared how they were able to bring objective assessments to their athletes using the MobileMat™ with SportsAT™ software. Searching for an Objective Balance System The NCAA requires universities to incorporate balance testing into their...

The American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) is celebrating their 3rd annual National Biomechanics Day (NBD) on April 11th, 2018 and Tekscan is proud to be a sponsor of this effort. This year’s theme is “Science Meets Fun”, and we’re certainly enjoying being a part of the biomechanics world. The...

Balance is a key component in evaluating mobility and performance. An athlete can have all the strength and speed in the world, but if they can’t control their body and weight distribution, they may never reach their full potential. Imagine Lebron James driving the lane, getting ready for takeoff...

It's been almost a year since Tekscan launched the Strideway™ Gait Analysis System. We were met with incredible interest and enthusiasm when it debuted at the APTA meeting in San Antonio, TX, and this is still just the beginning. Industry feedback and market needs drove the development of Strideway...

We talk a lot about the difference that data can make in clinical applications. In the medical and athletic training fields, so much of the work relies on your experience, testing different treatments, and monitoring the results. For gait analysis, even experienced professionals can determine only...

Tekscan kicked off the New Year by spending a weekend at the 2018 Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association (EATA) Conference in Boston. Amidst the tradeshow floor and workshops, we were able to carve out some one-on-one time with Dr. Thomas Kaminski, Director of Athletic Training Education at the...

If you’ve read any of our previous blog articles, then you already know that gait analysis is important. If you’re not convinced, then feel free to read our previous article, cleverly titled: Why Gait Analysis is Important. When we study the way a person walks or runs, we can identify individuals’...

Walking is something that the average person probably doesn’t give much thought. It’s our most basic method of transportation, but an inability to walk or be mobile can drastically change a person’s life. It can impact our independence and also create significant health problems over both the short...

New technology can be a big investment for athletic trainers, team physicians, and physical therapists. You want to use the best assessment tools available to provide accurate diagnoses and action plans, but you also have to consider the costs and return on investment (ROI). It can feel risky to...

Athletes across the country are already powering full-steam ahead into their respective seasons, and when debilitating injuries take hold, you are often the first line of defense. Both you and your patients are aware of how precious time can be when the goal is to return to sport. Release an athlete...