The significance of measuring plantar pressure distribution with gait analysis equipment

One of the most important measurement parameters of gait analysis equipment is the measurement of plantar pressure distribution.

So, what is the significance of measuring plantar pressure distribution?

1. Application in medical treatment and rehabilitation.

(1) Diagnosis of foot diseases. For example, it helps doctors to assist in the diagnosis of high arches, flat feet, plantar fasciitis and diabetic foot, and provide more accurate treatment plans based on these data.

(2) Application in the evaluation of rehabilitation effects. For example, it tracks the gait recovery after ankle injuries, knee replacements and other surgeries.

(3) Customization of orthopedic insoles. Rehabilitation therapists or professional designers design personalized corrective insoles or braces based on plantar pressure distribution data, which has a preventive and therapeutic effect on foot correction.

2. Application in sports science and injury prevention.

(1) Based on the plantar pressure distribution, it helps athletes optimize running, jumping and other movements to improve sports performance.

(2) According to the plantar pressure distribution data, the athlete’s abnormal gait is identified, so as to correct the bad gait and avoid sports injuries.

(3) According to the measured data, the sports training and plan are adjusted to reduce unnecessary injuries caused by incorrect training and the accumulation of fatigue.

3. Application in shoe design and insole design.

Through data, personalized design can be carried out.

Design shoes and insoles with reasonable plantar pressure distribution to reduce the impact caused by walking or exercise, making shoes and insoles more ergonomic.

4. Application in biomechanical research and clinical aspects

(1) Gait pattern analysis through data: mainly used to study human gait characteristics and promote the development of biomechanics, such as application in robot bionic gait research.

(2) Application in fall prevention for the elderly: through data, gait abnormality detection and analysis, early detection of the risk of unstable gait in the elderly, thereby reducing the probability of falls.

(3) Application in children’s gait monitoring: Gait analysis design can track children’s gait development, so that possible foot abnormalities such as X-shaped legs, O-shaped legs, etc. can be intervened in time.