Revolutionised research possibilities for dynamic muscle ultrasound imaging
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ProbeFix Dynamic
ProbeFix Dynamic is a new device that supports high-quality ultrasound measurements during dynamic exercise. The ProbeFix Dynamic keeps an ultrasound probe in place throughout intense movement. This can be used in sports training, muscle recovery exercises, during general rehabilitation practices or even in intensive care departments. The seamless combination of ProbeFix Dynamic and portable ultrasound systems has made it possible to monitor muscles dynamically while running or cycling. This creates new research possibilities within the area of muscle imaging.
Half marathon, full potential
Every year in October during the marathon in Eindhoven. To conduct a study in collaboration with Philips and TU Eindhoven, four participants ran without any trouble ‘wearing’ a Philips Lumify attached to a ProbeFix Dynamic which allowed recording images during intense and prolonged exercise. This bold experiment shows the potential that ProbeFix Dynamic brings to the study of muscle behaviour in motion.
ProbeFix Dynamic T
ProbeFix Dynamic T is specifically designed to support the linear array Telemed probe with the larger field of view (6 cm). This T-version is suitable for clinical and research musculoskeletal applications. Additionally, this probe fixation tool offers a greater degree of freedom and offers the possibility to attach visual markers to enable optical tracking of the device in space. The silicone feet can be exchanged easily to make the tool fit different body types.
Dynamic motion analysis
Combined with other motion capture analysis systems the ProbeFix Dynamic T brings a new dimension to MSK ultrasound and human motion analysis. As demonstrated by Amsterdam UMC, gait analysis can be done parallel to ultrasound measurements.
Supported ultrasound transducers
We currently proudly support the following transducers for dynamic ultrasound:
- Canon 14L5, i18LX5
- Hologic SuperSonic SL15-4, SL18-5
- Telemed MPROL40, L12
- Philips L9-3, Lumify L12-4
- Esaote L4-15, SL33233, LA532
- GE 9L, L8-18i
- Sonoscape L752
- Butterfly iQ
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Selection of clinical studies using ProbeFix and ProbeFix Dynamic
Multiple academic research and studies are performed with the use of ProbeFix and ProbeFix Dynamic on several applications including Stress Echo, Intensive Care and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound.
The Feasibility of Dynamic Musculoskeletal Function Analysis of the Vastus Lateralis in Endurance Runners Using
Authors: Marloes Sjoerdsma, Cristina Caresio, Benjamin Tchang, Amber Meeder, Frans van de Vosse and RichardLopata
Institutes: Eindhoven University of Technology
Resting Muscle Shear Modulus Measured With Ultrasound Shear-Wave Elastography as an Alternative Tool to Assess Muscle Fatigue in Humans
Authors: Julien Siracusa, Keyne Charlot, Alexandra Malgoyre, Sébastien Conort, Pierre-Emmanuel Tardo-Dino, Cyprien Bourrilhon and Sebastian Garcia-Vicencio
Institute: Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées
Image acquisition stability of fixated musculoskeletal sonography in an exercise setting: a quantitative analysis and comparison with freehand acquisition
Authors: Maarten Heres, Marloes Sjoerdsma, Thijs Schoots, Marcel C. M. Rutten, Frans N. van de Vosse & Richard G. P. Lopata
Institutes: Eindhoven University of Technology and Máxima Medical Centre
Changes in the Viscoelastic Properties of the Vastus Lateralis Muscle With Fatigue
Authors: Emeric Chalchat, Jean-Luc Gennisson, Luis Peñailillo, Myriam Oger, Alexandra Malgoyre, Keyne Charlot, Cyprien Bourrilhon, Julien Siracusa nand Sebastian Garcia-Vicencio
Institute: Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées
The Use of an External Ultrasound Fixator (ProbeFix) on Intensive Care Patients (Soundprobe)
Authors: M. J. Blans, F. H. Bosch and J. G. van der Hoeven
Institutes: Rijnstate Hospital and Radboud University
How I do it feasibility of a new ultrasound probe fixator to facilitate high quality stress echocardiography
Authors: O. A. E. Salden, W. M. van Everdingen, R. Spee, P. A. Doevendans & M. J. Cramer
Institutes: Netherlands Heart Institute, Central Military Hospital, University Medical Centre Utrecht and Máxima Medical Centre
The use of a probe stabilizer to reduce musculoskeletal overload of ultrasound operators in routine diagnostic echocardiographic imaging
Authors: Sjoerd Bouwmeester, Marloes de Kleijn, Jan van Wijngaarden, Patrick Houthuizen
Institutes: Catharina Hospital and Deventer Hospital
Others about the ProbeFix Dynamic
Frank Hagenaars
Sports physiotherapist HC Oranje Rood, FC Eindhoven
Jelle Galema
Hockey international Netherlands