

Introduction
The document introduces CAREN, the Computer Assisted Rehabilitation ENvironment, as the world's most advanced rehabilitation system designed to enhance clinical treatment and research on impaired mobility and locomotion. It integrates rehabilitation technology with therapeutic Virtual Reality applications to improve quality of life for individuals with compromised balance and locomotion.
System Capabilities
CAREN records patient-specific responses using a 3D motion capture system and an instrumented dual-belt treadmill on a 6 Degrees-of-Freedom motion base. It provides a fully immersive Virtual Reality experience with real-time feedback, allowing for the study of impaired balance and locomotion through various challenging environments.
Research and Clinical Applications
The system supports both fundamental and applied research on gait, balance, and human performance. It allows for the manipulation of patient environments to study specific pathologies and offers pre-programmed and customizable VR environments for targeted research. CAREN is used for neurological, orthopedic, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, providing objective assessments and personalized training options.
Technical Specifications
The motion base offers 6 Degrees of Freedom with specific translation and rotation limits. The VR system includes a circular screen with options for different setups and Dolby 5.1 audio. The dual-belt treadmill features independent speed settings and multiple load components for detailed analysis.
User Testimonials
Users, including Prof. Dr. Philip Rowe and Dr. Lev Kalika, praise CAREN for its impact on research and therapy, highlighting its role in advancing human movement performance studies and clinical treatments.
Conclusion
CAREN is positioned as a critical tool for institutes aiming to enhance their research and clinical capabilities. It offers a comprehensive set of protocols and customization options to meet specific needs, supported by Motekforce Link's extensive experience in rehabilitation technologies.
CAREN The World’s Most Advanced Rehabilitation System
Open the catalog to page 1Mobility and Quality of Life In everyday life we are not aware of our balance and locomotion until trauma, disease or natural decline compromises these functions. Daily activities and independent living can become problematic, adversely affecting quality of life. The Computer Assisted Rehabilitation ENvironment (CAREN) is a versatile system enhancing both clinical treatment and research on any aspect of impaired mobility and locomotion. CAREN combines 10 years of experience in rehabilitation technology and therapeutic Virtual Reality applications. CAREN is the world’s most advanced system for...
Open the catalog to page 2State-of-the-Art Research The Best Clinical Care with Multi-sensory Inputs The CAREN is the perfect system for advanced research protocols in order to study impaired balance and locomotion. The patients’ environment can be manipulated to study pathology specific responses using physically, visually or cognitively challenging dual-tasks. It’s possible to use the treadmill and motion platform to perturb the walking surface in any direction, for example to mimic tripping, slipping, walking uphill or downhill, or sideways pushes. Throughout our lives, we constantly prioritize our sensory inputs when...
Open the catalog to page 3“The CAREN enables our lab to perform both fundamental and applied research on every aspect of human movement performance. It also puts us in an advanced position for collaborations and fund raising” PROF. DR. PHILIP ROWE, STRATHCLYDE UNIVERSITY, GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, UK. The CAREN way A CAREN will put your institute on the map and opens doors for grants, referrals and national and international collaborations with top reference institutes. Join a unique worldwide group with some of the top universities and clinical centers. CAREN’s Custom Configuration Options. As an institute, you have specific...
Open the catalog to page 4"The CAREN is an integral part of my therapy for patients with low-back pain, musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. Patients benefit greatly from the CAREN sessions" DR. LEV KALIKA, NEW YORK NEUROMUSCULAR REHABILITATION 0 PHYSIOTHERAPY, USA Motion base Degrees of Freedom: 6 Translation limits: Surge ±24cm, Sway ±23cm, Heave ±19cm Rotation limits: Pitch ±19°, Roll ±19°, Yaw ± 23° Trans. Velocity: Surge 0.6m/s, Sway 0.6m/s, Heave 0.5m/s Rol. Velocity: Pitch 50°/s, Roll 40°/s, Yaw 50°/s Trans. Accel: Surge 6m/s2, Sway 6m/s2, Heave 8m/s2 Rol. Accel: Pitch 300°/s2, Roll 300°/s2, Yaw 500°/s2...
Open the catalog to page 5Motekforce Link combines more than fifteen years of experience in high-quality rehabilitation technologies and real-time feedback using virtual reality techniques. Our mission is to contribute to the quality of life for each individual by defining and setting standards for measuring and improving human movement performance, using our network of partners, our technology and our drive to make a difference in this field. Motek is a proud partner of& DIH Hocoma Motekforce Link B.V. Hogehilweg 18 - C 1101CD Amsterdam The Netherlands www.motekforcelink.com [email protected] Find Out More About...
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