Concept Protocol for Developing a DAid® Smart Socks-Based Biofeedback System: Enhancing Injury Prevention in Football Through Real-Time Biomechanical Monitoring and Mixed Reality Feedback
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Abstract
Football players, particularly in youth leagues, face a high risk of lower limb injuries due to improper movement patterns. While programs like FIFA 11+ help reduce injuries, they lack real-time, personalized feedback for biomechanical correction. This concept protocol outlines the development of a DAid® smart socks-based biofeedback system that integrates biomechanical monitoring with mixed reality (MR) feedback to enhance injury prevention. The DAid® smart socks, equipped with pressure sensors and inertial measurement units (IMUs), track plantar pressure distribution and the center of pressure (COP). Real-time feedback is delivered via a Meta Quest 3 MR headset, enabling athletes to adjust movement patterns instantly. This protocol establishes a framework for evaluating the system’s feasibility and effectiveness in optimizing biomechanics and reducing injury risks. By combining wearable technology with MR-based feedback, this study advances injury prevention strategies, with potential applications in rehabilitation and performance training.
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OpenAlex topics: Winter Sports Injuries and Performance · Sports Performance and Training · Muscle activation and electromyography studies
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Affiliations
Department of Rehabilitation, Riga Stradins University, 16 Dzirciema Street, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
Department of Engineering, Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, LV-4201 Valmiera, Latvia
Department of Sociotechnical Systems Modelling, Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, LV-4201 Valmiera, Latvia
Institute of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Riga Technical University, LV-1048 Riga, Latvia
Institute of Architecture and Design, Riga Technical University, LV-1048 Riga, Latvia
Funding
Latvian Council of Science
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