Comparative Analysis of Pressure Platform and Insole Devices for Plantar Pressure Assessment
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Abstract
Foot plantar pressure refers to the pressure or force that the foot generates in contact with the ground, varying across different regions of the foot. This parameter is essential in static and dynamic analyses to access accurate diagnoses, study the human body biomechanics, create functional footwear designs, aid in rehabilitation and physiotherapy, and prevent injuries in athletes during sports practice. This study presents an experimental comparison between two different plantar pressure measurement devices, Pedar® (sensorized insoles) and Physiosensing® (pressure platform). The devices were selected based on their capacity to measure contact area and peak pressure points. Results showed that Physiosensing® provided a more uniform measurement of the contact area, proving its efficiency for weight distribution and stability analysis applications, particularly in posture assessment and balance studies. The Pedar® system showed higher capacity in peak pressure point detection. Therefore, the insole system is more suitable for applications requiring precise high-pressure zone localization. Comparative analysis highlights the strengths and limitations of each device and offers insights regarding its optimal usage in clinical, sports, and research settings.
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OpenAlex topics: Vehicle Dynamics and Control Systems · Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies · Occupational Health and Performance
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Affiliations
University of Coimbra, CIPER (Interdisciplinary Center for Human Performance), Faculty of Sports Science and Physical Education, 3040-248 Coimbra, Portugal
University of Coimbra, CEMMPRE—ARISE Department of Mechanical Engineering, 3040-248 Coimbra, Portugal
Coimbra Institute of Engineering, Polytechnic University of Coimbra, 3030-199 Coimbra, Portugal
Research Center for Natural Resources, Environment and Society (CERNAS), Polytechnic University of Coimbra, 3045-601 Coimbra, Portugal
School of Health Sciences, ciTechCare, CDRSP, Polytechnic University of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal
RoboCorp Lab, i2a—IPC Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, 3045-093 Coimbra, Portugal
Funding
Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT)
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