Our Science
Turning movement data into prevention.
High-resolution biomechanics powering prediction, early detection, and measurable outcomes in fall prevention.
The Problem
Falls are predictable and preventable.
Falls are not random accidents. They are the measurable endpoint of a gradual decline in movement integrity. Most assessments depend on observation or simple timed tasks that miss the subtle changes in gait, force output, and balance that precede falls.
Adults 65+ fall each year,
affecting 14M Americans
Average hospital cost per fall-related inpatient visit
The leading cause of fatal &
non-fatal injuries among older adults
Scientific Foundation
Movement decline precedes falls, and science shows it.
Small, measurable declines in movement integrity begin years before the actual fall occurs.
Biomechanical Research
- ✔ Slower gait speed is linked with higher risk of disability, hospitalization, and mortality in older adults.Studenski S. JAMA (2011)
- ✔ Decline in power and force precede falls by years, making them ideal early signals.Trombetti A. Osteoporos Int (2016)
- ✔ Objective sway and limits-of-stability testing expose risks not visible in questionnaires.Quijoux F. Clinical Biomechanics (2021)
- ✔ Slower gait, shorter strides, and longer double support distinguish fallers from non-fallers.Silva J. Biomechanics (2024)
- ✔ Lower-limb power tests outperform simple stopwatch tests in predicting injurious or recurrent falls.Zhu Z. BMC Geriatrics (2025)
Detecting movement decline early is the foundation of fall prevention.
Scientific Continuum
From Sports to Everyday Care
Sports biomechanics has helped optimize performance, prevent injuries, and extend careers of Olympians and professional athletes. MovIQ Health applies the same biomechanics to optimize movement, prevent falls, and extend active years of older adults.
Sports Biomechanics
- ✔ Optimize technique, speed, and power
- ✔ Reduce injury risk and time-loss
- ✔ Tools: motion capture, force plates, wearables
- ✔ Metrics: gait, force output, stability
- ✔ Outcome: improve performance & career longevity
MovIQ Health
- ✔ Optimize coordination, strength, and balance
- ✔ Reduce fall risk and hospitalization
- ✔ Tools: gait capture, force plates, balance plates
- ✔ Metrics: gait, force output, balance
- ✔ Outcome: improve mobiltiy & prolonged independence
Our Scientific Approach
Your movement is as unique as your fingerprint, and we measures your movement with precision.
Like a fingerprint, movement may look similar from a distance, but detailed biomechanical analysis reveals patterns unique to every individual. No two people move the same way.
That’s why measuring your movement with precision is so important for preventing falls. Every fall begins with subtle changes that often go unnoticed in daily life. MovIQ Health captures these details with high-resolution biomechanical testing, turning them into measurable data that shows exactly where your movement may be changing.
Quantifying Movement
MovIQ Health captures your movement with millisecond-level and single-degree precision, converting detailed biomechanics into a personalized fall-risk profile that detects decline before a fall happens.
Predictive Intelligence
Our predictive modeling benchmarks your biomechanical data against normative datasets from healthy adults to project your fall risk with clinical precision.
Clinical Precision
With a 2.7% test–retest variance, MovIQ Health is sensitive enough to detect even the smallest changes, helping you catch early signs of decline before they progress.
Internal Validation
The Foundation of Predictive Modeling
Our early internal validation study included 84 healthy adults aged 50 and older. Each participant completed a full biomechanics assessment. After 12 months, participants were followed up via SMS or email to report any falls that occurred during the year.
Cohort
- 84 adults ambulating without assistive devices
- Ages 50+
- Community-dwelling, able to consent, no acute musculoskeltal injuries
Protocol
- 64 biomechanical markers captured across gait, force, and balance
- 3D Gait Capture, Force Plate, and Balance Plate
Follow-up and Outcome
- Single follow up at 12 month via SMS or email
- Outcome measured as number of falls in the past 12 months
- Only falls that resulted in the person making contact with the floor were counted.
Preliminary Findings
- Developed predictive model to forecast the number of falls over the next 12 months
- Expected Falls of the cohort = 9.64
- Actual number of falls of the cohort = 11
Clinical Impact
From Measurement to Meaningful Results
✔ Early Awareness: MovIQ Health identifies the smallest changes in your movement to reveal the earliest signs of decline. You will see exactly how your strength, balance, and gait are trending, allowing you to act early.
✔ Personalized Guidance: Every result includes clear explanations and practical steps to follow. You will know which areas to focus on, whether it is coordination, strength, or balance.
✔ Visible Progress: Precise tracking shows your improvement in stability and power. You will see measurable progress that reinforces confidence and independence over time.
Future Plans
Expanding the Science of Fall Prevention
Our next phase builds on the foundation we have created, advancing both research and accessibility. MovIQ Health is committed to expanding predictive analytics, strengthening partnerships, and connecting more people to precision-based prevention.
Predictive Model Expansion
We plan to develop an AI/ML model that forecasts number of falls a person may experience within twelve months. The model draws on biomechanical patterns across gait, balance, and strength to refine prediction accuracy.
Peer-Reviewed Publication
We plan to publish a peer-reviewed research paper that demonstrates MovIQ Health’s clinical validity in a larger-scale study. The findings will establish objective biomechanics as a powerful tool for early detection of mobility decline and fall prevention.
Clinical Partnerships
MovIQ Health is forming collaborations with hospitals, rehabilitation networks, and research institutions to bring objective biomechanics into preventive care. These partnerships will help make clinical biomechanics testing part of everyday health.
Continuous Innovation
Future developments will enhance our testing systems and create real-time feedback analytics. These advancements will make fall prevention continuous, connected, and personal.
- National Council on Aging. Falls Prevention. Published 2025. Accessed October 15, 2025. Available at: https://www.ncoa.org/older-adults/health/prevention/falls-prevention/
- Studenski S, Perera S, Patel K, et al. Gait speed and survival in older adults. JAMA. 2011;305(1):50–58. doi:10.1001/jama.2010.1923. Available at: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/644554
- Trombetti A, Reid KF, Hars M, et al. Age-associated declines in muscle mass, strength, power, and physical performance: impact on fear of falling and quality of life. Osteoporos Int. 2016;27(2):463–471. doi:10.1007/s00198-015-3236-5. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26194491/
- Quijoux F, Nicolaï A, Chairi I. A review of center of pressure (COP) variables to quantify standing balance in elderly people: algorithms and open-access code. Physiol Rep. 2021;9(24):e15158. doi:10.14814/phy2.15158. Available at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8623280/
- Silva J, Atalaia T, Abrantes J, Aleixo P. Gait biomechanical parameters related to falls in the elderly: a systematic review. Biomechanics. 2024;4:165–218. doi:10.3390/biomechanics4010011. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378763364_Gait_Biomechanical_Parameters_Related_to_Falls_in_the_Elderly_A_Systematic_Review
- Zhu Z, Zuo JJ, Li K, et al. Association of lower-limb strength with different fall histories or prospective falls in community-dwelling older people: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Geriatr. 2025;25:685. doi:10.1186/s12877-025-05685-3. Available at: https://bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12877-025-05685-3