In daily life, each of us walks in a different way. Some people walk with their feet turned outward, some people always feel that they are leaning to one side, and some people have unbearable foot pain after walking for a long time. You may think that this is just a habit problem, but in fact, there may be a signal of “abnormal gait” behind it. Now, a high-tech device – the plantar pressure distribution system is helping us to find these abnormalities one by one!
What is the plantar pressure distribution system?
In layman’s terms, the plantar pressure distribution system is a set of equipment that can accurately capture the force situation of the sole of the foot. It uses a highly sensitive pressure sensor to collect the plantar force data of people in walking, standing, running and other states in real time, and converts it into clear and intuitive images and data curves, showing the force intensity, distribution area and time dimension of each part of the foot.
This technology is like installing a pair of “perspective eyes” for your feet, which can record the details of every landing and every push.
How does it identify abnormal gait?
Traditional gait analysis relies on the doctor’s naked eye observation, which is highly subjective. The plantar pressure distribution system uses scientific and technological means to achieve quantitative analysis and accurate judgment. It mainly judges whether the gait is abnormal from the following dimensions:
Is the force on the left and right balanced?
In normal gait, the pressure of both feet when they land should be close to the same. If the system shows that one side is subjected to excessive force for a long time, it may indicate problems such as pelvic tilt or unequal length of lower limbs.
Is the pressure distribution of forefoot and heel reasonable?
People who are subjected to excessive force on the forefoot for a long time are common in high-heeled shoe wearers, which can easily cause forefoot pain or metatarsalgia; and abnormal force on the heel may involve Achilles tendonitis, heel fat pad atrophy and other problems.
Is the arch support normal?
The system will clearly show whether there is force on the arch area. If it collapses completely, it may be flat feet; if it is too suspended, there is a tendency to high arch feet, which will affect walking stability and efficiency.
Analysis of step frequency, step length and gait rhythm
Using dynamic scanning data, the system can also calculate the time interval, step length, walking speed, etc. of each step, so as to identify gait abnormalities related to the nervous system such as Parkinson’s disease and cerebral palsy.
Why is this important?
Gait is the “barometer” of our health. Long-term abnormal gait will not only cause foot fatigue, but may also gradually involve the knee joint, hip joint and even the spine, causing chronic pain. The emergence of the plantar pressure distribution system allows these hidden dangers to be discovered and intervened at an early stage.
For athletes, children in their developmental period, the elderly, diabetic foot patients, etc., it is an indispensable assessment tool. Even many insole customization, rehabilitation training, and orthopedic diagnosis and treatment will be based on the data of this system.
Written at the end
A pair of feet carries all our weight. Don’t ignore those small discomforts, it may be the “warning signal” sent by the body to you.
Use the eyes of science and technology to examine the soles of the feet, speak with data, and escort healthy gait.
The plantar pressure distribution system not only measures pressure, but also interprets the code of your body.
