The plantar pressure gait analyzer is a professional device used to evaluate the force applied to the sole of the foot when the human body is walking and standing. It can provide accurate plantar pressure distribution data to help doctors, sports experts and orthotists analyze gait characteristics, diagnose foot problems, and optimize shoe design or rehabilitation programs.
Function
Evaluate foot health
The plantar pressure gait analyzer can detect the force applied to different areas of the sole of the foot and determine whether there are abnormal pressure points. For example, problems such as high arches, flat feet, hallux valgus or plantar fasciitis usually lead to uneven pressure distribution. By analyzing the data, foot abnormalities can be detected early and corrected or treated in time.
Gait analysis and sports optimization
The gait of athletes directly affects sports performance and injury risk. The device can record the dynamic pressure changes of the foot when walking or running, analyze indicators such as stride length, stride frequency, and symmetry of force applied to the left and right feet, help adjust sports posture, improve sports efficiency, and reduce the risk of sports injuries.
Orthopedic insoles and footwear customization
Many orthopedic insoles and functional shoes need to be customized according to individual foot characteristics. The plantar pressure gait analyzer can provide accurate pressure data and foot morphology information, provide a scientific basis for insole design, and ensure that footwear products can provide the best support and comfort.
Rehabilitation treatment and postoperative evaluation
During foot injury or postoperative rehabilitation, the device can monitor gait changes, evaluate rehabilitation progress, and help doctors adjust rehabilitation plans. For example, patients with Achilles tendonitis, ankle fractures, etc. need to gradually adjust their walking methods during recovery. The plantar pressure gait analyzer can provide data support to ensure that the rehabilitation process is scientific and reasonable.
Working principle
The plantar pressure gait analyzer is mainly composed of high-precision pressure sensors, data acquisition systems, and analysis software. Its working principle is as follows:
Data acquisition
The equipment usually uses a measurement platform, smart insole, or gait track with a built-in high-sensitivity pressure sensor. When the user stands or walks, the pressure sensor records the pressure changes in different areas of the sole and transmits the data to a computer or mobile terminal.
Data analysis
The collected data will be processed by special software to generate visual charts such as plantar pressure distribution diagrams, gait trajectories, and center of gravity movement trajectories. The software can also calculate parameters such as step length, step frequency, heel landing angle, walking stability, etc.
Report and application
After analysis, the system will generate a detailed gait report. Doctors or professionals can judge whether there is an abnormal gait or foot force problem based on the report, and give corresponding correction suggestions, such as adjusting the insole, training gait or conducting rehabilitation treatment.
Plantar pressure gait analyzers are widely used in medicine, sports science and footwear design, providing a scientific basis for foot health management. With the development of technology, such equipment is becoming more and more intelligent and gradually applied to personal health management, so that ordinary users can also monitor their gait at any time.
