COMPANY PROFILE

Bertec Corporation is an Ohio-based engineering company that designs and manufactures force measurement devices for clinical and industrial applications.  Founded in 1987, we have continuously improved our combined efforts in research and development and production.  With an early start consulting in the fields of multi-component load transducers, engineering systems, orthopedic biomechanics, and joint implants, Bertec has expanded its interests to also include balance assessment and training, gait analysis equipment, and industrial force sensors.  Bertec is an international industry leader in force measurement technology.  In addition to our standard product lines, we offer custom design and manufacturing to meet our customers’ needs.
 

Columbus, Ohio, USA

Bertec Community Commitment

Bertec Corporation is committed to bettering our community by taking part in outreach opportunities. We find the promotion of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics of major importance, especially in the K-12 grades. We also recognize the importance of preparing college undergraduates, graduates, and professional students for their careers. Using our BalanceCheck™ balance assessment and training systems, we carry out fall prevention efforts, including fall prevention in-services and community balance screenings.

Though our efforts are most often based around our home community of Columbus, Ohio, we may be able to help you. If you are looking for resources or presenters, please contact info@bertec.com

Below are some of the activities in which we have partaken:

Member of:

	National Falls Free Coalition
	Steering Committee of Falls FreeCoalition of Central Ohio
	Mobility Committee of Falls Free Coalition of Central Ohio

Gave Free Balance Screenings at:

	Flu Vaccination Clinic of Union County, OH
	Worthington Griswold Senior Center, including a falls prevention presentation

Gave Seminars, Presentations, and In-services on:

	Balance assessment and rehabilitation for professors and clinicians of the University of Toledo Health Science Campus
	Fall-prevention strategies to Leipsic Retirement Community’s staff
	Balance assessment and rehabilitation tools to the Geriatrics Interest Group for the medical schools at Michigan State University
	Balance and biomechanics to Michigan State University’s Biomedical Engineering Society
	"Be Well Balanced" balance assessment and fall prevention presented to senior citizens at the Gerlach Center for Senior Health and staff of Riverside Methodist Hospital

Promoting Engineering through:

	Serving as an Engineering Expert (Kimberly Edginton) for the Center of Science and Industry’s (COSI) Electronic Education program “Biomechanical Engineering and Sports Injury Prevention and Recovery”
	Participating in the Central Ohio Girl Scouts Cookie Creations event by building a free-standing suspension bridge
	Speaking on engineering education and career opportunities in the Ohio State University Women in Engineering Seminar Series
	Presenting on “Engineers in Research” for the Center of Science and Industry’s (COSI) Girls Explore…Engineering Day
	Acting as a discussion panel member and presenter for Future Engineers Summer Camp at the Ohio State University
	Appearing as the featured biomechanical engineer (Kimberly Edginton) for the Think TV - PBS show Engineering Your Future
	Serving as "Professionals" for the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry's Fall Fling career fair
	Sponsoring a student and young faculty research competition

Suspension bridge for the Girl Scouts

Girls Explore Engineering Day

Assisting International Engineering Efforts by:

	Sponsoring the European Society of Biomechanics Student Poster Award
	Subsidizing equipment for LeTourneau University’s L.E.G.S. program, which makes lower-limb prostheses available to the needy in third world countries