In the rehabilitation department of the hospital, there is a high-tech device that is quietly changing the traditional diagnosis and treatment methods, that is, the “plantar pressure distribution system”. Although it is not large in size, it can accurately capture the force distribution trajectory of each step we take, and become a powerful assistant for doctors to diagnose, evaluate and formulate rehabilitation plans.
So, how does this set of equipment “show its prowess” in the rehabilitation department?
1. Read your body from the “walking posture”
Many people think that walking is the most common thing, but they don’t know that the way of walking can reflect many secrets of the body. The plantar pressure system can capture the pressure changes between the soles of the feet and the ground when the patient is standing and walking in real time, and generate a pressure map.
For example, patients with sequelae of stroke often have abnormal gait due to hemiplegia. Through the pressure map, doctors can clearly see whether the left and right feet are balanced, whether there is dragging, eversion or inversion, etc.
2. The “compass” of personalized rehabilitation training
Rehabilitation is not “one size fits all”. Everyone’s gait differences are different, and rehabilitation plans also need to be tailored. The plantar pressure system can establish a dynamic gait profile for each patient. Doctors can analyze the patient’s rehabilitation progress and existing problems based on this, so as to adjust the rehabilitation training plan more accurately and efficiently.
For example, a patient who has undergone ankle surgery always feels “floating” while walking after surgery, and it is difficult to determine the cause by traditional visual inspection. The results of the plantar pressure analysis show that the heel of the affected side is unstable and the sole of the foot is under too much pressure. The doctor guides him to strengthen the ankle joint stability training based on this, and the effect is immediate.
3. “Early Warning Device” for Sports Injury Rehabilitation
For some mild but long-term gait abnormalities, such as flat feet, high arches, and eversion of the foot, although the symptoms are not obvious in the short term, they may cause chronic pain in the knee joint, lumbar spine and other parts in the long term.
The plantar pressure system is like an “early warning device” that can detect abnormal gait before the injury occurs, intervene in time, and prevent small problems from turning into major diseases.
4. Visible rehabilitation results, more peace of mind
During the rehabilitation process, patients often wonder: “Am I really making progress?” The plantar pressure system can provide a phased pressure map change comparison, intuitively display the recovery effect, give patients more confidence, and also help doctors evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation.
