The Meloq EasyBase Force Plate System redefines objective movement analysis in the South African rehabilitation and athletic training landscape. While traditional force plate setups have historically been restricted to high-budget university laboratories or elite provincial sports institutes due to prohibitive licensing fees and extreme structural weight, EasyBase breaks down these barriers.
This certified Class 1 Medical Device operates as a fully wireless, bipedal system consisting of two independent, highly resilient plates. By capturing vertical ground reaction forces at a high-frequency sampling rate of up to 1600Hz, EasyBase isolates minute discrepancies between the left and right limbs during dynamic movements. The system eliminates frustrating operational bottlenecks via a seamless Bluetooth connection directly to the Meloq System App on iOS or Android, bypassing complex hardware wiring. The robust yet lightweight aluminium top surfaces feature integrated alignment markings to guarantee repeatable foot positioning, which is critical for longitudinal baseline tracking. Whether managing post-operative orthopaedic recovery, tracking balance stability in geriatric fall-prevention programs, or profiling reactive strength indices (RSI) in competitive athletes, EasyBase provides unambiguous, defensible data. It empowers practices to transition into truly evidence-based protocols without burdensome recurring subscription costs.
Features:
- Independent Bipedal Assessment – Utilizes a dual-plate hardware configuration to measure left and right vertical ground reaction forces simultaneously, identifying underlying asymmetries that single-plate units miss.
- High-Frequency 1600Hz Sampling – Captures detailed force-time data points every 2.5 milliseconds, providing high precision for rapid, explosive movements like jump testing, cutting, and rate of force development (RFD).
- Certified Class 1 Medical Device – The only highly portable force plate system commercially available with dedicated medical-grade certification, ensuring strict compliance and safety standards for clinical healthcare environments.
- Hassle-Free Wireless Bluetooth Connectivity – Eliminates hazardous cables and lengthy tethering setups by instantly syncing directly to the Meloq System App on your tablet or smartphone.
- Zero Mandatory Annual License Fees – Includes all essential testing features, patient reports, and core analytical structures within the standard free app tier, ensuring full ownership without hidden ongoing expenses.
- Precision Foot Positioning Marks – Engineered with high-visibility top-surface alignment indicators to eliminate testing variability and ensure identical patient foot placement across multiple sessions.
- Customisable Corner LED Indicators – Built-in aesthetic light indicators can have their color and intensity tailored to align perfectly with your clinic's or sports team's brand
Benefits:
Objective Return-to-Sport Decisions: Removes guesswork from rehabilitation pathways by quantifying exact percentage imbalances during squats, jumps, or deadlifts, protecting your athletes from premature discharge.
Instant Professional Patient Reports: Generates automated, brandable PDF summaries with clear visual charts and asymmetry breakdowns that can be instantly emailed to referring orthopaedic surgeons or medical aids.
Effortless Inter-Clinic Portability: Weighing under 5 kg per plate, practitioners can easily transport the entire system for mobile home visits, corporate wellness days, or pitch-side athletic screenings.
Streamlined Practice Workflow: Pre-built clinical testing protocols allow biokineticists and physiotherapists to execute assessments in the blink of an eye, optimizing patient throughput without wasting consultation minutes.
Infection Control Compliance: The hard-wearing, non-porous aluminium top surfaces can be rapidly sanitized using standard non-abrasive clinical wipes between consecutive patient uses.
Long-Term Treatment Tracking: Accessible historical testing records allow you to visually plot recovery trajectories over months or years, driving higher patient engagement, motivation, and retention.
Best Suited For:
Biokineticists & Exercise Specialists: For executing advanced functional movement profiling, baseline muscular power tests, and detailed biomechanical tracking.
Orthopaedic & Sports Physiotherapists: For monitoring post-surgical weight-bearing progression, joint loading, and targeted lower-limb injury rehabilitation.
Sports Science Labs & Elite Academies: For evaluating reactive strength, athletic jump heights, and velocity metrics.
Neurorehabilitation & Elderly Care Facilities: For quantifying postural sway, balance deviations, and assessing falls-prevention intervention success.
Occupational Therapists: For completing objective lifting and functional capacity evaluations (FCEs).
Specifications:
Product Name: EasyBase Force Plate System
Brand: Meloq Devices
Product Type: Bipedal Dual Force Plate System
Maximum Weight Capacity: Up to 12,000 N (Equivalent to approximately 1,224 kg total system capacity)
Sampling Rate: Up to 1600Hz (Data interval of 2.5 milliseconds)
Accuracy: Calibrated to within 1% variance across the full measurement spectrum
Weight: 4.65 kg per force plate
Top Surface Material: Robust, lightweight structural Aluminium (Latex-free, BPA-free, Phthalates-free, and PVC-free construction)
Connectivity: Wireless Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to iOS and Android
Power Source: Rechargeable internal battery with all-day operational capacity
Colour: Sleek Charcoal/Matte Black with adjustable LED corner indicators
Certifications: Certified Class 1 Medical Device
Warranty:
The EasyBase Force Plate System comes with a comprehensive 12-Month Manufacturer’s Warranty. This warranty covers all electronic components, Bluetooth transmitters, internal load-cell sensors, and structural integrity against factory defects under standard clinical operating conditions. The warranty does not cover degradation resulting from accidental drops, water submersion, overloading past the 12,000 N threshold, or structural changes caused by third-party modifications.
What’s Included:
2 x Independent EasyBase Force Plates (Left and Right configured)
1 x Dual-Port Charging Dock and Power Cable
Free Access to the Meloq System App (Standard Plan downloadable via iOS App Store and Google Play)
1 x Professional User Guide & Protocol Instruction Manual
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: Do I need to clean or prepare the plates before utilising them for the first time?
A: Yes. For optimal hygiene and sensor performance, the aluminium top surfaces and rubberised ground rests must be wiped down with a clean, slightly damp cloth and allowed to dry completely before its first clinical use. Ensure no manufacturing micro-dust remains on the alignment markings to maintain maximum patient foot grip.
Q: Can this force plate system be used outdoors on grass or dirt fields?
A: The EasyBase system is highly portable and can be utilised on firm, flat outdoor surfaces such as synthetic turf or hard court surfaces. However, it should not be placed on uneven dirt, mud, or overly damp grass, as uneven grounding can alter force transduction accuracy. If used outdoors, always wipe the base clean of external grit before storing.
Q: Are there recurring monthly software or subscription fees to view patient data?
A: No. All essential testing functions, real-time force visualisations, 4-layer data asymmetry breakdowns, and PDF patient report generation features are included completely free under the standard Meloq System App plan. Optional, premium tier upgrades (Advanced/Excellence plans) for deep-dive academic exports are available inside the app store but are not mandatory for regular clinical usage.
Q: Does the system support specialised external attachments, like mouthpieces or handles?
A: The EasyBase is an independent, direct-use bipedal ground reaction platform where the patient stands directly on the aluminium surfaces. Unlike cardiopulmonary or respiratory devices, it does not support or require patient mouthpiece attachments. For specialised static tests like the Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull (IMTP), standard external strapping or frame rigging can be aligned around the system structure to safely direct force down into the plates.
Q: How durable are the plates under high-impact athletic jumping tests?
A: The EasyBase is constructed out of high-grade, resilient structural aluminium with an internal sensor array built to manage up to 12,000 N (over 1.2 metric tonnes) of force. It easily handles heavy commercial gym and elite athletic drop-jump testing safely and consistently, provided the exercises are performed within the maximum rated weight capacity limit.
