ETH Zurich consistently ranks among the world’s top universities and is recognized as the leading institution in continental Europe. Renowned for its excellence, ETH Zurich embodies the core values of Swiss precision, innovation, and integrity, making it a global leader in research and education.
Dividat’s Commitment to Evidence-Based Research and Product Development

Dividat employs a rigorous, evidence-based methodology in all of our research and product development, ensuring the highest standards of quality and effectiveness. Grounded in pioneering research from ETH Zurich, the Dividat Senso has become a leading training and testing device, extensively studied and widely recognized in both scientific research and clinical practice.
We are continually engaged in cutting-edge research projects that explore the applicability and impact of our products, driving ongoing innovation and refinement. By collaborating with multidisciplinary partners in national and international initiatives, we integrate valuable insights to enhance and evolve our offerings.
At Dividat, every product is built on a foundation of scientific evidence, ensuring that our solutions deliver measurable results and long-term benefits.
Our Research Partners

Globally Renowned Research Institution
Dividat USA is proud to collaborate with the Brain Rehabilitation Research Center (BRRC) at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Malcom Randall Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. The Human Motor Performance Laboratory will leverage the Dividat Senso in cutting-edge research projects funded by the NIH, advancing the frontiers of rehabilitation and cognitive-motor training.
Transformative Outcomes of Cognitive-Motor Training with the Dividat Senso
Cognitive-motor training with the Dividat Senso is designed for anyone looking to enhance the critical connection between mind and body. It is utilized for prevention, wellness, therapy, and rehabilitation, and has been extensively studied across a wide range of individuals, including various patient groups and older adults.The collective findings demonstrate the profound impact and effectiveness of this innovative approach, showcasing its transformative potential in improving health and well-being.

Simple and safe application
Motivating training experience
Response time improvement
Improvement of cognitive functions
Balance improvement
Improvement of gait parameters (e.g. walking speed)
Reduced risk of falls
Meet Our Research Team
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Dr. Sc. ETH Eva van het Reve
Founder
Eva, the founder of Dividat, launched her groundbreaking journey in 2011 with PhD studies in Movement Sciences at ETH Zurich, one of the world’s leading universities. A visionary in her field, she has guided numerous organizations in successfully adopting cognitive-motor training concepts, shaping innovation and advancing wellness on a global scale
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Dr. Sc. ETH Manuela Adcock
Head of Research
Manuela, Head of Research and Development at Dividat, is a neuropsychologist with extensive clinical experience at the University Hospital of Zurich. She earned her PhD in Movement Sciences from ETH Zurich, where she focused on advancing cognitive-motor integration. Manuela’s expertise is instrumental in driving Dividat’s mission to transform cognitive-motor training.
Ongoing Research Initiatives
Dividat is actively engaged in a wide range of prestigious national and international research projects, exploring the application and impact of our products, as well as driving their continuous evolution. Below is a selection of our current groundbreaking initiatives.
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May 2024 - May 2027
PROHEALTH
A novel technology-based care concept for an accessible and personalized cognitive-motor therapy to counteract frailty and promote health
Research Partner
ETH ZĂĽrich, Motor Control & Learning (Switzerland)
Fondazione Don Gnocchi (Italy)
Alma Mater Europaea (Slovenia)
Materia Agecare (Cyprus)
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Aug 2022 - Jul 2024
SWING IT
Combined cognitive-sensorimotor training on movable ground
Research Partner
ETH ZĂĽrich, Motor Control & Learning (Switzerland)
OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule, Institute for Lab Automation and Mechatronics
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May 2021 - Apr 2024
COCARE
A comprehensive concept for healthy aging supported by digital solutions across the geriatric Continuum-of-Care
Research Partner
ETH ZĂĽrich, Motor Control & Learning (Switzerland)
Fondazione Don Gnocchi (Italy)
Materia Agecare (Cyprus)
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Jul 2020 - Apr 2024
BRAIN IT
Targeting the brain using Information Technology for secondary prevention of Mild Neurocognitive Disorder
Research Partner
ETH ZĂĽrich, Motor Control & Learning (Switzerland)
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Research Partner
Groundbreaking Publications Featuring the Dividat Senso
Scientific publications continuously emerge from our research initiatives, highlighting the transformative impact of the Dividat Senso. Below, you’ll find a selection of peer-reviewed studies that feature our innovative product. For more information or inquiries, please contact: manuela@dividat.ch
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Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
2023
Altorfer et al.
Feasibility of Cognitive-Motor Exergames in Geriatric Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Study
Senso-Study
Top Paper
1/12
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Frontiers in Public Health
2023
Seinsche et al.
Older adults’ needs and requirements for a comprehensive exergame-based telerehabilitation system
Senso-Study
2/12
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European Journal of Medical Research
2023
Jäggi et al.
Feasibility and effects of cognitive– motor exergames on fall risk factors in typical and atypical Parkinson’s
Senso-Study
Top Paper
3/12
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Alzheimer's Research & Therapy
2021
Swinnen et. al.
The efficacy of exergaming in people with major neurocognitive disorder residing in long-term care facilities: A pilot
Senso-Study
Top Paper
4/12
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JMIR Serious Games
2021
A. Schättin, et al.
Design and Evaluation of User-Centered Exergames for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: Multilevel Usability and
Senso-Study
Top Paper
5/12
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Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
2021
Huber et al.
Personalized Motor-Cognitive Exergame Training in Chronic Stroke Patients – A Feasibility Study
Senso-Study
Top Paper
6/12
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Frontiers in Neurology
2020
Swanenburg et al.
Exergaming with integrated head turn task improves compensatory saccade pattern in some patients with chronic peripheral
Senso-Study
Top Paper
7/12
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Experimental Gerontology
2020
Bakker et al.
Balance training monitoring and individual response during unstable vs. stable balance Exergaming in elderly adults:
Senso-Study
8/12
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Frontiers in Physiology
2019
Rebsamen et al.
Exergame-Driven High-Intensity Interval Training in Untrained Community Dwelling Older Adults: A Formative One Group
Senso-Study
9/12
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Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
2019
de Bruin
Playing Exergames Facilitates Central Drive to the Ankle Dorsiflexors During Gait in Older Adults; a Quasi-Experimental
Senso-Study
10/12
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Experimental Gerontology
2019
Morat et al.
Effects of stepping exergames under stable versus unstable conditions on balance and strength in healthy
Senso-Study
11/12
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Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
2016
A. Schaettin et. al.
Adaptations of Prefrontal Brain Activity, Executive Functions, and Gait in Healthy Elderly Following Exergame and
Senso-Study
Top Paper
12/12
Foundational Research and Insights
Explore a collection of scientific publications that provide in-depth insights into the research and principles that form the basis for our concept and product development. These studies serve as the foundation for the innovative solutions we create. For further inquiries, please contact: manuela@dividat.ch
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Journal of Clinical Medicine
2019
Stojan & Voelcker-Rehage
A Systematic Review on the Cognitive Benefits and Neurophysiological Correlates of Exergaming in Healthy Older Adults.
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Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
2018
Herold et al.
Thinking while Moving or Moving while Thinking–Concepts of motor-cognitive training for cognitive performance
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Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
2016
Eggenberger et. al.
Exergame and Balance Training Modulate Prefrontal Brain Activity during Walking and Enhance Executive Function in Older
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BMJ Britisch Journal of Sports Medicine
2016
Okubo et. al.
Step training improves reaction time, gait and balance and reduces falls in older people: a systematic review and
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Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
2015
Eggenberger et. al.
Multicomponent physical exercise with simultaneous cognitive training to enhance dual-task walking of older adults: a
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Clinical Interventions in Aging
2015
Eggenberger et. al.
Does multicomponent physical exercise with simultaneous cognitive training boost cognitive performance in older adults?
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Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews
2014
Bamidis et al.
A review of physical and cognitive interventions in aging.
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BMC Geriatrics
2014
van het Reve, D. de Bruin.
Strength-balance supplemented with computerized cognitive training to improve dual task gait and divided attention in
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BMC Neuroscience
2013
Theill et. al.
Effects of simultaneously performed cognitive and physical training in older adults
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Nutrition
2012
Clark & Manini
What is dynapenia?
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PLoS ONE
2012
Mirelman et. al.
Executive function and falls in older adults: new findings from a five-year prospective study link fall risk to
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BMC Geriatrics
2012
Pichierri et. al.
A cognitive-motor intervention using a dance video game to enhance foot placement accuracy and gait under dual task
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BMC Geriatrics
2011
Pichierri et. al.
Cognitive and cognitive-motor interventions affecting physical functioning: A systematic review
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NeuroMolecular Medicine
2008
Fabel & Kempermann.
Physical activity and the regulation of neurogenesis in the adult and aging brain.
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American Medical Association
1998
Fried et. al.
Risk Factors for a 5-Year Mortality in Older Adults