The ICS Balance Platform comes in three versions that are utilized with Vestlab software; Balance Screener, Balance Trainer and Full Clinical version.
Balance Screener
The Balance Screener version with mCTSIB and LOS evaluates sensory contributions used for balance control.
Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction and Balance (mCTSIB) provides an objective measurement of sway when the patient is placed in 4 sensory conditions that were developed based on normal daily activities. This test cannot provide information regarding site of lesion/disorder or pattern of sensory dysfunction. However, it does provide information regarding if the patient needs further diagnostic testing. Limits of Stability (LOS) provides an objective measure of displacement of the patient’s center of gravity when the patient is asked to lean to 8 different postural positions.
Balance Trainer
The Balance Trainer version provides interactive training exercises with real-time monitoring of movement for the patient leading to better balance control. The following training protocols are available on the ICS Balance Platform:
- Eyes open/closed on firm surface
- Target practice – track the jumping target
- Pursuit – follow the moving target
- One-leg test – balance on one leg
- Foam cushion – balance on unstable surface
Full Clinical
The Full Clinical version provides custom balance assessment and gives the tester the ability to define any condition used for evaluation on the force plate and calculates the duration, path length, sway velocity, rectangle, variation (lateral), variation (a-p) and sway area for each condition. There are 6 definable conditions available. These conditions can be used for balance assessment or training. The Full Clinical version also includes all software features of the Balance Screener and the Balance Trainer.