How does the plantar pressure distribution system work? What is its use in schools?

Working principle of plantar pressure distribution system

The plantar pressure distribution system is a device used to measure and analyze the force on the sole of the foot when the human body walks or stands. Its core working principle is based on the following technologies:

1. Pressure sensor technology

The system is usually composed of piezoelectric sensors, capacitive sensors or strain gauge sensors, which can detect the force conditions in different areas of the sole of the foot.

The sensor can be embedded in a pressure measurement board (such as a gait analysis board) or an insole measurement system (wearable device) to collect pressure data in real time.

2. Data acquisition and analysis

The sensor converts the pressure signal into an electrical signal and transmits it to a computer or mobile device through a data acquisition module.

Specialized software analyzes the data to generate plantar pressure distribution maps, center of gravity trajectories, gait parameters, etc.

3. Dynamic and static measurements

Static measurement: Analyze the plantar force distribution when standing and detect foot structure problems (such as flat feet and high arches).

Dynamic measurement: Analyze pressure changes during walking to evaluate gait patterns, sports performance or rehabilitation progress.

Uses of plantar pressure distribution system in schools

The application of plantar pressure distribution system in schools mainly involves sports science, health education and ergonomics research. The specific uses are as follows:

1. Physical education and sports training

Help students optimize running, long jump and other sports techniques to improve sports performance.

Evaluate the impact of different sports shoes on gait and reduce the risk of sports injuries.

2. Biomechanics and ergonomics research

Used for teaching in sports science or ergonomics courses, students can intuitively understand the principles of plantar force and gait analysis.

Combined with 3D foot scanning and plantar pressure data, study the mechanical principles in human movement.

3. Posture and gait correction

By measuring the plantar pressure distribution of students, problems such as inversion, valgus, flat feet, etc. are found and timely intervention is carried out.

Guide students to correct standing posture and gait, and prevent problems such as scoliosis and leg asymmetry.

4. Special student health monitoring

Provide personalized rehabilitation training suggestions for students with abnormal gait or movement disorders, such as customized corrective insoles.

Monitor the foot burden caused by obesity or other health problems in students and improve the effect of health intervention.

5. Prevention of sports injuries on campus

Predict the risk of sports injuries, such as plantar fasciitis and tibial stress injury, through dynamic gait analysis.

Provide scientific sports training suggestions, optimize the schedule of physical education courses, and reduce sports injuries.

6. Children's foot development monitoring

Track the changes in foot morphology and gait during students' growth and provide professional guidance for parents and teachers.

Early detection of children's foot health problems to prevent future movement disorders or chronic pain.

The application of the plantar pressure distribution system in schools can not only improve the scientific nature of physical training, but also help students develop a healthy gait and stance, prevent sports injuries, and provide accurate data support for human movement research.