Objective: This work aims to develop an integrated in-shoe measurement system fully record plantar loading, including both pressure and shear stresses, across the full contact surface. These data are vital help understand prevent development of complex conditions such as Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs), a worldwide healthcare challenge. Currently no systems exist reliably these data. Methods: In th...

Insole pressure sensors capture the different forces exercised over the different parts of the sole when performing tasks standing up such as walking. Using data analysis and machine learning techniques, common patterns and strategies from different users to achieve different tasks can be automatically extracted. In this paper, we present the results obtained for the automatic detection of diff...

73 years old, male, referred from Internal Medicine department with diagnose Diabetic Polyneuropathy. The patient felt numbness at both feet since about 8 ago and also complain shortened walking distance because of fatigue. From the physical examination we found that has muscle weakness left leg. foot there were decreased vibration light touch sensation, anhidrosis, hyperkeratosis his feet. The...

Background: Studies on how the shoe insole hardness regulate joint stiffness and transfer energy in the lower extremity during jump landing are scarce. The current study aimed to determine the effectiveness of shoe insole changes in joint power and stiffness during landing from jumps. Methods: Fifteen healthy male athletes volunteered to perform jump-landing in various shoe insole conditions. ...

BACKGROUND Many people with multiple sclerosis experience problems with walking, which can make daily activities difficult and often leads to falls. Foot sensation plays an important role in keeping the body balanced whilst walking; however, people with multiple sclerosis often have poor sensation on the soles of their feet. Wearing a specially designed shoe insole, which enhances plantar senso...

PURPOSE The aim of this study was to develop and validate a method for predicting energy expenditure (EE) using a footwear-based system with integrated accelerometer and pressure sensors. METHODS We developed a footwear-based device with an embedded accelerometer and insole pressure sensors for the prediction of EE. The data from the device can be used to perform accurate recognition of major...

Introduction / objectives Each year 30 millions of foot ulcers occur worldwide and 56% of them will become infected. These infected foot ulcer represents the leading cause of lower-limb amputation in the world and shortens dramatically the lifetime of people. The reduction of high plantar pressure in patients with peripheral neuropathy such as diabetic people is mandatory for the prevention of ...

The quantification of the plantar arch load and its surface distribution is essential to improve locomotion in many sports as well rehabilitation protocols for patients. This article has a threefold objective. First, it focuses on design, fabrication, characterization dynamic force sensors, based both single multilayer Velostat piezoresistive polymer. A matrix <inline-formula xmlns:mml="http://...