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How is a gait analysis performed? What's the Future of Plantar Stress Testing?



Gait analysis is the process of quantitatively evaluating the movement mechanism of the human body during walking, and it is mainly applicable to the fields of rehabilitation medicine, sports medicine, ergonomics and biomechanics.

The plantar pressure test is to measure the pressure on the feet under different standardized motion states, which helps to quantitatively evaluate the biomechanical characteristics and functions of the feet.

The following will introduce how to conduct gait analysis and plantar pressure test, and discuss the application prospects of these two technologies.

一. How to conduct gait analysis?

Gait analysis technology uses high-precision sensors, cameras, and computer data analysis and processing technology to analyze various movement parameters of the human body during walking or running, so as to promote the optimization and rehabilitation of the human musculoskeletal system.

Gait analysis typically employs the following methods:

1. Select the test site and equipment: the test site should be flat, and the ground should be close to the ground, avoiding gaps or protrusions. And according to the test purpose, select the appropriate test equipment, such as pressure-sensitive pad, 3D motion analyzer and motion capture system.

2. Adjust the subject's body position: The subject should prepare before the test, such as wearing suitable sports shoes and clothing, and standing at the starting point in order to collect accurate data.

3. Data collection: According to the selected data collection equipment, collect various data during the subjects' walking process.

4. Data processing: process the collected data and perform gait analysis. The processing process includes data filtering, data classification, data mining and so on.

5. Result output: display and output the analyzed data, so that professionals can evaluate and diagnose.

二. What are the prospects for plantar stress testing?

The plantar pressure test is to quantitatively evaluate the structure and function of the foot by measuring the pressure distribution of different parts of the sole.

Now, plantar pressure testing technology has developed to a new level and has been widely used in many fields.

1. Sports training and coach training. Through the plantar pressure test, it is possible to evaluate the distribution of pressure that athletes bear during the game and determine whether they should perform specific training in order to improve sports performance. In coach training, plantar stress testing can help coaches identify and adjust athletes' gait to improve performance and reduce sports injuries.

2. Rehabilitation and disease prevention. The plantar stress test can help rehabilitation doctors understand the recovery status of patients after injury, and provide reference for future sports training and rehabilitation plans. At the same time, plantar pressure testing can also be used to evaluate plantar deformities and dysfunction to prevent foot-related diseases.

3. Development of personalized insoles. Plantar pressure testing has become a key link in the product design of consulting companies, because plantar pressure testing can provide consumers with specific insole data to help design more comfortable and healthy shoes.

Gait analysis and plantar stress testing techniques are being developed and used in several fields.

In the future, these technologies will be further improved to better meet the needs of rehabilitation, training and scientific research.