3D Motion Tracking with TRAZER CEO Barry French, Jr

Two Knowbodies Talking

This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with the CEO of TRAZER, Barry French Jr. to discuss the role of 3D motion tracking when it comes to orthopedic and concussion rehabilitation. In this episode we dive into:

• The history behind TRAZER and how the company was founded
• Why is 3D motion tracking important when it comes to monitoring and rehabilitating people from concussions and orthopedic injuries?
• How does this whole thing work? Equipment?
• How TRAZER tracks patient data via HIPAA compliant software and creates reports for clinicians
• Who is using this? TRAZER is already being used by the Green Bay Packer, Denver Broncos, the University of Alabama Football team, and the US ARMY
• How much does all of this cost? You might be surprised :)
• Where you can learn more about Barry and the work he is doing with TRAZER

A little about TRAZER, taken from their website, www.trazer.com

"TRAZER is the revolutionary patented technology of TRAQ Global Ltd. that offers specialized, interactive testing and training programs for concussion management, orthopedic rehabilitation, senior health and sport injury prevention. Clinicians, athletic trainers, and coaches are provided with data, giving them the ability to make strategic and confident Return-2-Play (R2P) and Return-2-Activities of Daily Living (R2ADL) for their patients.

The TRAZER technology uses computer-based simulation to create an accurate analog of the functional challenges of sports, work, leisure and daily living activities. TRAZER tracks 25 points on the human body. This allows core physical and physiologic performance to be quantified as reaction time, acceleration, speed, endurance, jump height, cardiovascular efficiency, caloric expenditure, and distance traveled.

The TRAZER Sports Simulator uses full body sensing, 3-D graphics and breakthrough measurement analytics to provide information directly related to your patient’s healthy performance capabilities. In the event of injury, our patented baseline data can be compared to future Return-to-Play TRAZER Tests post injury to ensure a safe and healthy return.

TRAZER also provides healthcare providers and clinicians with standardized, objective, actionable data that can be accessed instantly through our HIPAA compliant Cloud website. This immediate access to TRAZER’s reports and test results gives each person involved, whether it be the patient, parent, coach or healthcare provider, a unique, relevant and invaluable opportunity to better assist in the return-to-play and return-to-work decisions."