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When approaching biomechanical analysis, whether it’s in a clinic or research institution, it would be impossible to rely on a singular tool to perform a truly comprehensive evaluation. To determine which system best fits your needs, it’s important to understand the capabilities of force plates and...

In the realm of biomechanics, understanding how different materials influence in-shoe pressure distribution is crucial for enhancing orthotic insole design. A recent study titled "The Mechanical Response of Polymeric Gyroid Structures in an Optimised Orthotic Insole" delves into this subject...

Are you considering gait analysis technology for your research? Pressure measurement systems – such as the F-Scan™ in-shoe systems, and the Strideway™ modular gait analysis platform – offer flexibility and objective analysis capabilities to capture information that may be going unnoticed by visual...

A new research paper in “The Foot” titled “ Reliability of F-Scan® in-shoe plantar pressure measurements in people with diabetes at risk of developing foot ulcers” has just been published. We took this opportunity to ask one of the authors of this paper, Dr. Ulla Hellstrand Tang, a few questions...

Youth sports are important to a child’s growth in many ways. Not only are athletics a great source of exercise to help them develop strength and endurance early in their lives, but they teach children important life skills around teamwork. However, injuries are always possible with all athletic...

When developing or testing the effects of footwear design, in-shoe pressure measurement provides important data to understand foot motion and movement, and can even provide an indication of comfort. The ability to identify areas of high pressure in the footwear gives a warning to potential sources...

Gait analysis researchers are a data-driven breed. Your gait analysis depends on total clarity of your data capture, right down to the finest detail. With the Strideway™ modular gait analysis system, you’re never at the mercy of how your system averages or interprets your data; with the ability to...

When analyzing how a person navigates obstacles, maintains balance in moving vehicles and walkways, or adjusts their gait while crossing uneven surfaces, there is little that force plate technology can provide to enhance your research. The only way to really understand and measure the nuances that...

In prior posts, we’ve covered how Tekscan’s pressure measurement technology is different from force plate technology and how information from these types of systems can complement force plate data. Recently, at the 2019 American College of Sports Medicine conference (ACSM) in Orlando, FL...

As we’ve covered in previous articles, utilizing digital pressure mapping technologies to analyze gait function and pressure profiles is crucial for researchers to identify subtle but important asymmetries. Not only can this quantifiable data be used to diagnose gait and balance disorders, gait...