The significance and value of plantar pressure analysis equipment to measure plantar pressure
I. Medical diagnosis and disease screening
Accurately identify abnormal foot structure
Through static and dynamic pressure distribution data, it is possible to diagnose foot deformities such as flat feet, high arches, and inversion and varus, and quantify the degree of arch collapse.
Combined with plantar pressure heat map, it can assist in determining the risk area of diabetic foot ulcers and intervene in high-risk patients in advance.
Evaluate gait and biomechanical abnormalities
Dynamically analyze the pressure changes in the gait cycle, find problems such as gait asymmetry, center of gravity shift, inversion and varus of the heel, and provide a basis for correction solutions.
Detect abnormal foot load distribution during exercise (such as excessive forefoot pressure), and associate it with whole body posture imbalance (such as scoliosis, pelvic tilt).
II. Sports science optimization and performance improvement
Sports injury prevention and training optimization
Analyze the peak distribution of plantar pressure during running, jumping and other actions, identify vulnerable areas (such as metatarsalgia), and adjust the training intensity or exercise posture in a targeted manner.
Through pressure trajectory tracking, evaluate the rationality of athletes’ technical movements (such as take-off force mode) and optimize competitive performance.
Personalized equipment design support
Customize insoles based on plantar pressure data to improve arch support, disperse high-pressure area load, and improve sports comfort.
Guide sports shoe design, optimize the sole cushioning structure and mechanical adaptability, and reduce the risk of sports injuries.
III. Rehabilitation evaluation and intervention effect tracking
Rehabilitation program formulation and efficacy monitoring
Statically evaluate the pressure symmetry when standing, dynamically analyze the mechanical characteristics of the foot when walking, and provide quantitative baseline data for orthotics or rehabilitation training.
Track the changes in pressure distribution before and after treatment (such as the degree of arch recovery) and objectively evaluate the rehabilitation effect.
Balance function and stability analysis
Through balance tests (standing with eyes open/closed, standing on one leg), quantify the center of gravity swing amplitude and stability, and evaluate neuromuscular control ability.
IV. Public health and health management
1. Large-scale foot health screening
Quickly screen for developmental abnormalities such as flat feet and high arches in adolescents, and intervene early to avoid bone deformation.
For people who stand for a long time (such as medical staff and teachers), assess the risk of foot fatigue injury and make prevention suggestions.
2. Warning of fall risk in the elderly
Combined with dynamic gait and balance test data, analyze the correlation between plantar pressure stability and fall risk, and formulate fall prevention strategies.
V. Scientific research and industrial value
Data support for biomechanical research
Provide foot dynamic parameters during human movement, and promote research in gait analysis, ergonomics and other fields.
Explore the association mechanism between plantar pressure and systemic diseases (such as arthritis and lumbar lesions), and expand the dimension of clinical research.
