Press Room (Tekscan in the News)

Tekscan has recently been featured in magazines, on television, and in public relation pieces.
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FlexiForce  |  Dental  |  Medical

FlexiForce

November 2006 - Wireless ELF cracks the Top 50!

Award-winning Wireless ELF load measurement system named one of Sensors Magazine's
Top 50 Products of 2006.

July 2006 - Sensing System Goes Wireless!

Tekscan collaborates with SSI Wireless to deliver the award-winning Wireless ELF force measurement system, which was awarded an Honorable Mention at Sensors Expo 2006 as one of the sensor industry's exciting new data acquisition products. Learn more about Wireless ELF.



Dental

April 2008 - Raise the Bar of Your Practice Through Comprehensive Exam and Diagnosis

Dr. Jim Beck gives advice on how to raise the bar of your practice in the April 2008 edition of Dentaltown Magazine. His treatment is based on what is revealed through his diagnostic protocol he calls Optimum Dental Physiology (ODP). He includes TMJ, muscles, occlusion and airway in his patient protocol examinations.

See how Dr. Beck uses advanced technology in his practice to examine, diagnose, and treat his patients occlusion and TMJ.

October 2007 - High Tech Bite as seen on Dental Health Check with Dr. Linda Niessen

"Cracked or broken teeth can be painful and even lead to health problems. But an innovative, high tech sensing device now can detect a condition that often causes tooth fractures. News 8’s Dr. Linda Niessen has details in today’s segment of Dental Health Check."

August 2007 - Determining a Relationship Between
Applied Occlusal Load and Articulating Paper Mark Area

This study is the first of its kind to scientifically test articulating paper and its ability to describe occlusal loads. The resulting conclusion: "it would be impossible for a dentist to correctly pick the right mark from its size appearance" as there was no correlation between the size of a mark, and the color of the mark, to the degree of occlusal force contained within the mark.

November 2006 - Delayed Implant Loading

Robert B. Kerstein, DMD has recently published an article about fixed occlusion issues with implants with delayed loading. He shows us how to minimize excessive implant prosthesis force. He determines how the occlusal scheme can include a quantifiable time delay, such that the natural teeth occlude before the implants.

Look for Dr. Kerstein's article in the Fall 2006 edition of Aesthetic Dentistry!



Medical

October 2007 -
F-Scan Featured on TV!

Fox Sports' program, "Sport Science: How High Can You Fly", uses technology to examine the science behind high flying streetballer Chris "Skywalker" Lowery's amazing slam dunks. Skywalker performs astonishing stunts while attempting to slam dunk a basketball and data during these leaps were collected using the F-Scan.

September 2007 -
Where Does It Hurt?, The Horse

Read an article by Christy West about one veterinarian's success using Tekscan's large floor mat, the MatScan, to assess lameness and other related issues.

August 2007 -
Tekscan, Tenacity, Orthotics and Temp Touch Combine to Prevent Recurrent Foot Ulcerations - A Case Study

View a case study by Rion Berg, DPM. He uses the F-Scan® with TAMTM (Timing Analysis Module) software to determine the proper treatment for a diabetic patient with an ulcer under the fifth metatarsal. Post-orthotic evaluation with the F-Scan confirms efficacy of treatment.

July 2007 -
Tekscan Announces Pressure Mapping Systems That Are Both Plug-N-Play and Versatile!

View a press release announcing VersaTek®, our new generation of pressure mapping and force measurement systems.

June 2007 - The Power of a Punch

Tekscan's UK distributor, Biosense Medical, recently worked the University of Manchester and the BBC to investigate the awesome punching power of World Champion boxer, Ricky Hatton.

Colin Burgess assisted in setting up a special punch bag with pressure measurement sensors to measure the force that Ricky was able to punch. The experiment was filmed by the BBC and was transmitted on the BBC national news. For more information, click here.

December 2006 -
Emerging Concepts In Podiatric Biomechanics, Podiatry Today

The F-Scan and MatScan systems were recently featured in the December issue of Podiatry Today. The article, by Dr. Kevin Kirby, focuses on the benefits of computer-assisted technology for plantar pressure measurement and gait analysis, including the pressure mat and pressure insole.

Dr. Kirby states "Both pressure mats and pressure insoles have found practical application in many podiatrists' offices in diagnosing pathologies and designing more effective mechanical therapies for the injured patient."

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