Integration with the Datico® LIFE HUB

zebris

Integrated gait analysis, rethought

zebris FDM-T now compatible with the Datico® LIFE HUB

In neurological rehabilitation, competitive sports, and research, highly precise movement data are generated today – often in impressive detail. And yet, in many cases, their potential remains untapped. The reason is rarely the measurement technology itself, but the lack of integration: data are generated in specialized systems, analyzed there – and remain isolated.

This is precisely where the integration of systems from zebris Medical GmbH into the Datico® LIFE HUB comes in. It not only connects measurement systems with existing IT structures but creates a new level of data use: a central platform in which movement data are, for the first time, contextualized, combined, and made usable across the entire course of therapy.

At the Neurologisches Rehabilitationszentrum Rosenhügel, this principle has already been successfully implemented – with a clear goal: not merely to measure gait analysis, but to understand it holistically and embed it in the therapeutic context.

Technology in use: instrumented treadmill analysis with zebris and h/p/cosmos

zebris is among the leading providers of biomechanical measurement systems and is particularly known for high-resolution pressure distribution measurements. The FDM-T system provides a specialized solution for dynamic gait analysis.

In combination with treadmill systems from h/p/cosmos sports & medical GmbH, a fully instrumented treadmill is created: the zebris pressure measurement plates are integrated directly into the treadmill, while the analysis and evaluation are carried out via the zebris software.

The result is continuous, objective measurement data on gait dynamics – from pressure distributions and step parameters to symmetries and loading patterns. An ideal basis for evidence-based therapy decisions.

What really changes through the integration

With the integration into the Datico® LIFE HUB, the use of the data no longer ends in the manufacturer’s software.

The measurement data from the zebris gait analysis are not merely transferred but made available as structured, discrete values in the Datico® LIFE HUB. This creates entirely new possibilities:

  • The data can be combined with other diagnostic results
  • They become comparable across the entire course of therapy
  • They can be linked with patient feedback or training data

The decisive difference therefore lies not in the data transfer – but in the combined and cross-system data use now made possible.

The technical integration at a glance

The integration is carried out in a lean and standardized way via the Datico® LIFE HUB:

  1. Order Entry Transfer of patient and case data from the HIS via the Datico® LIFE HUB to the zebris system.

  2. Performing the gait analysis Carrying out the measurement and evaluation on the instrumented treadmill (zebris FDM-T + h/p/cosmos).

  3. Return transfer and processing of the results Automated transfer of the reports and the submitted measurement results into the Datico® LIFE HUB. Here, the reports can be supplemented further (e.g., cover page, summary) or transferred into new individual reports – in combination with other measurement results, patient feedback, etc.

  4. Integration into HIS and EPR The resulting report is then handed over as complete documentation and without media disruption to the HIS, the electronic patient record, or other systems.

One platform instead of many interfaces

For manufacturers such as zebris, integration with the Datico® LIFE HUB offers several decisive strategic advantages.

Instead of individual integrations to separate target systems, a single connection is made to a platform that already supports all relevant interface standards – including HL7, FHIR, DICOM, and GDT.

Beyond this, the Datico® Device Connector enables flexible expansion toward additional systems, databases, and use cases.

At the same time, a second, often even more decisive level emerges: a manufacturer’s own measurement data can be combined with other data sources for the first time – for example with:

  • additional medical diagnostic systems
  • wearables and vital data
  • app-based patient or athlete questionnaires (Datico® Smart Forms)

In this way, a specialized measurement system becomes an integral part of an overarching data ecosystem.

Conclusion: from measurement to data-driven therapy

The integration of the zebris FDM-T into the Datico® LIFE HUB demonstrates how precise measurement technology generates real added value: not through isolated analysis, but through the intelligent linking of data.

It creates the basis for holistic therapy monitoring – and for new forms of evaluating, managing, and optimizing therapy processes.

Frequently asked questions

How are zebris systems integrated into the clinical IT landscape?
The integration is based on standardized medical interfaces (GDT, HL7) that zebris already supports, enabling a fully automated connection to the Datico® LIFE HUB. In practice, this means that patient and case data are transferred in a structured form from the hospital information system (HIS) to the zebris software (Order Entry). Once the gait analysis has been performed, the resulting reports, as well as specific measurement data and analysis results, are automatically returned to the Datico® LIFE HUB. This end-to-end integration creates a seamless data flow that eliminates manual entry and ensures a consistent, low-error data foundation.
How are the measurement data and analysis results processed further?
After integration, the measurement data are not merely transferred between systems but stored and made available as structured, discrete values in the Datico® LIFE HUB. As a result, they can be used across systems for the first time. They can be combined with additional diagnostic data, therapy progressions, or results from other systems and placed in a broader context. In addition, the Datico® LIFE HUB enables the integration of further data sources that are not provided for in classic system architectures – in particular app-based patient or athlete questionnaires (via Datico® Smart Forms and the Datico® LIFE APP) as well as data from wearables (via Datico® Wearable Connect). This creates entirely new standardized and automated analysis possibilities – such as a longitudinal overall picture that enables a significantly deeper analysis of therapy progressions and outcomes.
What advantages does the integration offer for clinics and rehabilitation centers?
Institutions first gain an immediate operational benefit: the complete documentation of the gait analysis is performed automatically in the HIS and in the electronic patient record. Manual transfers are eliminated, processes are accelerated, and sources of error are reduced. Beyond this, the Datico® LIFE HUB provides an additional, cross-system layer that opens up entirely new overarching analysis possibilities. Here, therapy progressions, process chains, and treatment outcomes can be structured, mapped, and analyzed independently of the HIS. Especially in neurological rehabilitation, competitive sports, or research, this creates a significantly improved overview of developments, progress, and therapy effects.
What strategic advantages does integration with the Datico® LIFE HUB offer manufacturers such as zebris?
The Datico® LIFE HUB brings together data from a wide range of sources – from biomechanical measurement systems such as zebris to additional diagnostic systems and patient-reported information. Through integration with the Datico® LIFE HUB, the zebris software becomes immediately compatible with all relevant interface standards in healthcare, including HL7, FHIR, DICOM, and GDT. In concrete terms: a single integration provides access to a multitude of potential target systems without the need for individual interface projects. This considerably reduces integration effort while increasing the market viability of the solution. In addition, the ability to combine data creates extended functional value: a manufacturer's own measurement data can be linked with other data sources and embedded in new application scenarios – a decisive advantage in the competition for integrated, data-driven solutions.
How does the Datico® LIFE HUB support holistic therapy monitoring?
The Datico® LIFE HUB brings together data from a wide range of sources – from biomechanical measurement systems such as zebris to additional diagnostic systems and patient-reported information. Through this aggregation, a comprehensive, longitudinal patient or athlete profile is created. Developments can be traced over time, therapy effects assessed objectively, and measures adjusted in a targeted manner. In contrast to classic system landscapes, this creates a genuine data platform that does not merely document but actively contributes to the management and optimization of therapy processes.