Tekscan Announces Launch of SB Mat: Bringing Objective Data to Sports Performance & Rehab Assessments

BOSTON, Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Tekscan, Inc., announces the release of the SB Mat system, a product designed for sports medicine clinicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers and researchers to simplify objective movement assessments. 

Baseline testing, injury risk assessments, return-to-sport decisions, and strength and conditioning progress from dynamic jump, hop, squat or lunge tests can now be objectively quantified through the SB Mat system. Using key insights about how an athlete functions from the SB Mat, it's possible to optimize their performance. Additionally, data displayed in real-time works as a training tool for patients to see the effects of their movements.

The SB Mat provides objective data on peak forces, bilateral asymmetries, power, landing profiles and more. In comparison to a force plate, the SB Mat offers significantly more flexibility and capabilities. With an active sensing area comparable to two force plates, the SB Mat reduces the risk of targeting, which means the patient can land anywhere on the mat without having to compromise their form. 

"Return-to-sport and injury risk assessments are critical responsibilities borne by sports physicians working with athletes. If an athletic trainer or physical therapist can be aware of asymmetries or areas that might put a player at risk for an injury in advance or indicate a premature return-to-sport, training programs and other remedies can be put in place to rehab or strengthen those areas. The SB Mat provides essential information that sports medicine professionals need to perform their job effectively," said Peter Gantchev, Product Manager, Medical division at Tekscan. 

SB Mat is available now for shipments worldwide. For more information, go to https://www.tekscan.com/sb-mat .  

About Tekscan, Inc.
Tekscan's patented tactile force and pressure sensing solutions provide our customers with the actionable information they need to optimize product design and improve clinical and research outcomes. Our sensors and systems are used across a wide range of applications within test and measurement, medical, dental, and retail; as stand-alone solutions or as embedded technology to create better and differentiated products. Our passion for innovation, broad expertise and commitment to quality help turn your vision into reality.

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Tekscan, Inc.
307 West First Street
South Boston, MA 02127
Ph: 617-464-4500 x270

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