What is a plantar pressure detection and analysis instrument?
It is an intelligent device that uses a highly sensitive sensor to capture the pressure distribution data of the sole of the foot when standing, walking, and running in real time, and conducts dynamic analysis.
It is not only widely used in rehabilitation, orthopedics, sports medicine, diabetic foot screening, child development monitoring and other fields, but also gradually enters gyms, sports shoe customization centers, and even family health management.
Principle 1: Data acquisition by pressure sensor array
There are hundreds of micro pressure sensors embedded in the bottom of the instrument, usually arranged in a matrix.
When you stand on it or walk over it barefoot, each sensor will accurately measure the pressure per unit area at that point and transmit the data to the system in real time.
Principle 2: Dynamic and synchronous tracking of plantar motion trajectory
It can not only measure the force when “standing”, but also capture the order of your sole touching the ground and the center of gravity transfer path when you walk, such as:
Does it land on the heel or the forefoot first?
Which part is most stressed during walking?
Is the pressure on the left and right feet balanced?
This information can completely restore your gait process and force model.
Principle 3: Data visualization + AI intelligent analysis
The collected pressure data will be converted into heat maps, 3D models, fluctuation curves and other graphics. Red represents high-pressure areas, and blue-green represents low-pressure areas.
By comparing the algorithm with the standard database, the system can determine whether there are:
Abnormal arches (high arches/flat feet)
Abnormal gait (outward toe, inward rotation, inconsistent stride)
Concentrated plantar pressure (risk point for diabetic foot)
Center of gravity shift (spine or pelvic problems)
It can not only see “feet”, but also “whole body health”
Many people think that the pressure on the soles of the feet is just a problem of walking posture. In fact, it directly reflects your musculoskeletal balance, nerve control, and body stability.
For example:
Children walk with “inward toe”? → Plantar pressure map reveals early gait problems
Are middle-aged and elderly people prone to falling? → Detect whether the center of gravity is excessively moved forward
Diabetic patients have numbness on the soles of their feet? → Identify high-pressure points on the soles of the feet to prevent ulcers in advance
