ProbeFix used at Michigan State University for Research on Bodies in Motion in combination with Clarius
We recently spoke to our customer Dr. Matthew Harkey about why he thinks using ProbeFix Dynamic and the Clarius wireless scanner for hands-free ultrasound imaging of various body parts during exercise is a breakthrough for musculoskeletal research at Michigan State University.
In addition to being an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Dr. Harkey spends a lot of time in the Sports Injury Research Laboratory to advance his musculoskeletal research on identifying the risk of arthritis following knee injury.
Having this wireless probe and ProbeFix Dynamic that can affix the probe to the body, really allows for just a whole new realm of research that we can do in musculoskeletal imaging because we’re able to see a real time dynamic assessment of how these structures are responding to load. It is one of the first commercial products that truly does allow for that dynamic assessment.”
Dr. Matt Harkey
Watch our Clarius & Usono 5-minute video with Dr. Harkey to learn more about his experience with the new wearable ultrasound imaging solution for MSK research.
ProbeFix Dynamic & Clarius
The ProbeFix enables high-quality ultrasound measurements during dynamic exercise by keeping an ultrasound probe in place, allowing for muscle monitoring during intense movement and creating new research possibilities in muscle imaging. Once the scanner is secured in the Clarius adapter, the ProbeFix attaches easily using two Velcro straps. Usono offers a complete package of the ProbeFix Dynamic (Pro version), one of five specialised Clarius scanners MSK imaging and a research software package, more info can be found here.
Move videos of how Dr. Harkey uses this combination for dynamic research can be found below:
The combination of the Clarius L15 scanner and the Probe Fix Dynamic enables dynamic, realtime evaluation of the rectus femoris with high-resolution ultrasound for MSK research.
For added security and stability during high impact activities in dynamic research, Dr. Harkey demonstrates how to attach the belt to the ProbeFix Dynamic Pro.
