Revolutionised research possibilities for dynamic muscle 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.

A selection of scientific publications applying ProbeFix Dynamic

Multiple academic research and studies are performed with the use of ProbeFix Dynamic on several MSK Ultrasound applications.

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

This allows you to monitor muscles and injuries properly, in motion, under stress. Fantastic. Now it is possible to determine when an athlete can go to the max.

Frank Hagenaars

Sports physiotherapist HC Oranje Rood, FC Eindhoven

We train about eight times a week and it is very nice if you can see what you are doing, what the muscles do under stress. This can lead to better insights. I was injured for some time and we could hardly determine the injury. With ProbeFix Dynamic we could have known what was going on. I definitely see the future of this.

Jelle Galema

Hockey international Netherlands