Data Application of Plantar Pressure Plate in Sports Medicine Research
Core Application Areas
As a biomechanical measurement tool, the plantar pressure plate plays an important role in sports medicine research, mainly applied in the following aspects:
Sports Injury Prevention and Diagnosis
By analyzing the pressure distribution characteristics in athletes’ gait cycles, it is possible to identify abnormal impact force patterns and predict potential injury risks. For example, medial deviation of the pressure center trajectory during running may indicate ankle instability.
Sports Performance Optimization
Quantitative analysis of plantar pressure characteristics in different sports provides the basis for personalized training programs. Studies have found that the plantar pressure peak of professional athletes can reach 5 times their body weight.
Rehabilitation Effect Evaluation
Tracking gait symmetry in stroke patients and weight-bearing recovery progress after fractures allows quantification of rehabilitation effects.
Key Technical Indicators
Static Analysis Parameters
- Foot shape judgment and center of gravity distribution evaluation
- Unilateral plantar peak and mean pressure
- Identification of abnormal pressure distribution areas
Dynamic Analysis Parameters
- Gait cycle decomposition (landing, support, push-off phases)
- Center of Pressure (CoP) trajectory deviation analysis
- Spatiotemporal parameters such as step speed, step length, and step width
Typical Application Cases
Flatfoot Correction
Designing personalized orthotic insoles through pressure distribution data increases arch support force by 40%.
Running Technique Improvement
Analyzing the correlation between foot arch collapse after 10 km running and calf muscle fatigue, thereby optimizing running posture.
Diabetic Foot Prevention
Identifying high-pressure regions on the sole of the foot reduces ulcer risk by 58%.
