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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"Foot pressure"”.
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Novel design for foot pressure measurement using opto-electronics in rehabilitation
… uniaxial transducer for measuring the plantar pressure of the foot. The measurement approach used here is an optical system that could be incorporated between the foot and the shoe via an in sole. The information obtained can be used to assess the pressure and the kinetic variables that will …
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Could a Foot Pressure Platform Replace X-ray to Diagnose Hallux Valgus Deformity?
… Valgus (HV) is the most common deformity of the foot. Currently the ‘gold standard’ in diagnosing HV is by X-ray. It has been shown that carcinogenic effects may be associated with the frequent use of diagnostic X-rays. A wide range of foot pressure platforms exist for clinicians to perform …
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A laser plantar pressure sensor for the diabetic foot
… is concerned with the design and building of a foot pressure system capable of measuring the pressure distribution underneath the diabetic foot. The system is developed to have a higher resolution and be more cost-effective than existing commercial systems.<br/><br/>The biomechanics of the foot …
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Development of a tri-axial (vertical and shear) force measurement foot platform
Plantar foot stress causing foot ulceration is a diabetic complication causing major economic burden throughout the world. It has long been thought that shear stresses on the plantar surface of the foot are a major contributing factor to the formation of these ulcers. Although there are many …
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Design of a dynamic balance assessment system
… measuring the subject's postural sway by using a foot pressure profile plate to determine how much deviation there was during testing. This system was also designed to be more versatile and affordable than what is currently available commercially, as while these machnes are important for studies …
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Biomechanical and comfort analyses on the use of commercial insoles while walking and running
… insoles affect kinematics, kinetics, plantar pressure, and perceived comfort during walking and running. Methods: Twenty-one (16 female, 5 male) participants walked and ran with their regular running shoes and with two types of prefabricated insoles. A motion capture system and force platforms …
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Liquid crystal thermography in neuropathic assessment of the diabetic foot.
Primary aetiologic factors of diabetic foot disease include peripheral neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease. Assessment of circulation, neuropathy, and foot pressure is employed routinely to determine the risk of foot ulceration in the patient with diabetes mellitus. Routine neuropathic …
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Design and fabricating of an orthotic insole by using Kinect® XBOX gaming sensor scanner and 3D printer
… begins with plaster casting of the patient’s foot, followed by handcrafted orthotic insole design until the fabrication process. Author also had made visitation to Rehabilitation Hospital Cheras for data procurement regarding orthotic insole design and fabrication processes. In analytical …
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An investigation into the ergonomics of standing
… some detail along with the concepts of centre of foot pressure and effective foot base. Attention is drawn to the fact that the subtleties of the upright posture_ are largely determined by culture and background. Foot position largely determines the quality of upright posture and this concept is …
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Assessment of the Impact of Loading Pressure on Endothelial Function in Diabetic Foot
… awareness and efforts to improve prevention, foot problems account for the most serious and costly complication of diabetes. High pressure and endothelial dysfunction are two major contributing elements in the development of diabetic foot ulceration. <b><br/></b><b><br/></b><b>Aim of the …
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Sensor Fusion based Gait Recognition for Accurate Actuation of Foot Drop Stimulation
Foot drop is a walking (gait) disability resulting with defect in neural pathway to lower limb after a stroke or traumatic event. The foot drop patients mainly lack the forefoot lift (dorsiflexion) while swinging the foot forward. In some cases, excessive inward movement (inversion) during swing …