Products
Gait and Balance Assessments
Objective measures of walking and postural control for clinic and remote study visits.
BalanSens and LEGSys use wearable sensors to quantify performance during standard balance and walking tests. Portable systems, guided assessments, and automated reports support consistent data collection at clinical sites and remote study visits.
Characterize how participants stand and walk
Pair postural sway measures with gait parameters to study different aspects of physical function. Select the system, test protocol, and analysis outputs that match your study population and research objectives.
Bring quantitative assessment to the study setting
BalanSens assesses balance without a force plate, while LEGSys measures gait without a fixed gait laboratory or instrumented walkway. Their portable sensor systems support repeated assessments across sites, with remote testing available through BioDigit Home and supervision tailored to the protocol.
Objective assessments, practical study workflows
Collect quantitative gait and balance data during structured assessments, with a portable setup tailored to your protocol.
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Standard test protocols
Built-in assessment modules guide balance tasks, walking tests, and functional mobility tests, depending on the system.
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Objective movement measures
Quantify postural sway with BalanSens and gait timing, distance, and lower-body motion with LEGSys.
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Portable sensor systems
Use lightweight wearable sensors in study settings with suitable space for the selected assessment.
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Automated reports
Use assessment reports and history to compare performance with baseline and examine change over time.
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Clinic and remote visits
Collect assessments at clinical sites or through BioDigit Home, with supervision appropriate to the participant and protocol.
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Study-specific configuration
Align sensor placement, assessment modules, and supported analysis outputs with the needs of your study.
Two systems for complementary assessments
Choose BalanSens for standing balance and postural sway, or LEGSys for gait assessment. Use both when your protocol addresses these complementary aspects of physical function.
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BalanSens™
Quantify balance and postural sway during standard standing tasks using two sensors on the shin and lower back.
- Estimated center-of-mass sway
- Sway area, velocity, and direction
- Ankle and hip motion
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LEGSys™
Measure gait and functional mobility during walking tests using up to five sensors on the shanks, thighs, and lower back.
- Walking speed, stride length, and cadence
- Gait phases and variability
- Sensor-derived lower-body motion
A consistent workflow for repeated assessments
Configure each system around the measures and test conditions your study needs, then use the same approach across visits and sites.
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Define the assessment
Select the balance or gait tests, sensor configuration, and analysis outputs appropriate to your study population.
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Collect the movement data
Fit the sensors and follow the assessment modules, with suitable testing space and the supervision specified by the protocol.
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Review results over time
Use automated reports and assessment history to examine performance, compare with baseline, and support study analysis.
Support for your study
Coordinate assessment selection, site preparation, and interpretation of gait and balance data.
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Clinical Trial Operations
Prepare devices, configure study workflows, and support sites and participants throughout data collection.
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Endpoint Development
Evaluate candidate measures for your indication and intended use through natural history studies and focused analyses.
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Data Analysis and Scientific Reporting
Define analysis outputs and interpret findings in the context of your protocol and research objectives.
Planning gait and balance assessments
How do BalanSens and LEGSys differ?
BalanSens focuses on balance and postural sway during standing tasks. LEGSys focuses on gait and functional mobility during walking and other standard tests. They provide complementary views of physical function and can be included in the same study protocol.
Can assessments be performed at home?
Both systems support remote assessments through BioDigit Home. Test selection, walking space, sensor setup, and supervision should be planned around participants' abilities and the study protocol.
Bring gait and balance assessments into your study
Talk with our team about test protocols, sensor configurations, and deployment across clinical sites and remote visits.