Exciting News! Introducing the Meloq EasyBase Force Plates at Physio on Patterson!

We are thrilled to announce a significant upgrade to our clinic's assessment capabilities: Physio on Patterson has recently acquired a pair of state-of-the-art Meloq EasyBase force plates!

This investment demonstrates our commitment to providing you with the most advanced, objective, and effective physiotherapy assessment and management available.

What Exactly Are Force Plates?

Force plates are sophisticated diagnostic tools that look like thin, flat scales you stand or jump on. But they do far more than just measure your weight!

In simple terms, a force plate measures the ground reaction forces (GRF)—the forces exerted by the ground on your body—during various movements, such as standing, walking, running, jumping, or landing.

The Meloq EasyBase force plates use high-precision sensors to capture detailed, objective data about:

• How much force you produce.

• Where that force is being directed (e.g., heel, midfoot, or forefoot).

• When that force is produced during a movement.

This information is invaluable for understanding how you move and why you might be experiencing pain or recurrent injuries.

💪 Key Benefits for Your Physiotherapy Assessment and Management

The addition of the Meloq EasyBase force plates allows us to move beyond subjective observation and traditional measures, giving us truly objective data that transforms your care:

1. Uncover Asymmetries and Imbalances

Many pain and injury issues stem from subtle differences in how your left side compares to your right side. The force plates give us precise data on:

• Weight Distribution: Are you standing or landing more heavily on one leg?

• Jump Performance: Are your jump height, power, and landing stability equal on both legs?

Benefit: Identifying these asymmetries helps us target your rehabilitation with laser-like precision, ensuring we aren't just treating the pain, but the root cause of the mechanical imbalance.

2. Objective Progress Tracking

How do you know if your strength, power, or stability is really improving? The force plates provide clear, measurable metrics.

• Baseline Data: We establish your current performance levels at the start of your program.

• Re-testing: We can re-test you throughout your recovery to generate graphs and reports that show your genuine, quantifiable progress.

Benefit: This takes the guesswork out of rehabilitation. You and your physio will know exactly when you've met key performance criteria, significantly improving confidence in your return to sport or daily activities.

3. Optimise Return to Sport Decisions

For athletes, returning to training or competition too soon is the fastest route to re-injury. The EasyBase force plates help us make evidence-based decisions about your readiness.

• Injury Risk Screening: We can use tests like the Countermovement Jump (CMJ) to assess power, stiffness, and readiness, especially following lower limb injuries like ACL reconstruction or ankle sprains.

• Comparative Data: We can compare your injured limb's performance to your uninjured limb's to ensure functional symmetry is restored, dramatically lowering the risk of re-injury.

Benefit: Get back to your sport safely and confidently, knowing that your body is physically prepared for the demands of competition.

4. Enhancing General Movement and Balance

Even if you're not an elite athlete, the force plates are a powerful tool for improving daily function:

• Fall Risk Assessment: We can assess balance and stability in older adults to proactively identify and address risk factors for falls.

• Walking Analysis: Gain insight into your gait mechanics to help manage chronic conditions like osteoarthritis.

💡 Experience the Difference

We are incredibly excited to bring the precision and clarity of the Meloq EasyBase force plates to your physiotherapy journey. Whether you're recovering from a complex injury, looking to gain a performance edge, or simply want to improve your balance and stability, this technology is here to help you move better and feel stronger.

Ready to step onto the future of physiotherapy assessment?

📞 Contact us today to book an assessment and see how our new Meloq EasyBase force plates can enhance your personalised treatment plan!