How much does a plantar pressure gait assessment system cost? What specifications should I choose?

Plantar pressure gait assessment system price and purchase guide

1. Price range and function matching

The price of plantar pressure gait assessment system varies significantly, mainly depending on the detection accuracy, functional modules and applicable scenarios.

The current mainstream equipment in the market can be divided into three grades:

Entry-level portable model 25,000-50,000 yuan, single-foot static pressure detection, basic gait parameter (step length, step frequency) analysis, support rapid screening, community hospital, gym screening.

Professional medical level 80,000-200,000 yuan, dynamic pressure distribution tracking (1000+ sensors), three-dimensional gait modeling, biomechanical abnormality warning, often used in tertiary hospital rehabilitation department, sports medicine center, etc.

Scientific research level system 200,000-500,000 yuan or more, using high-frequency sampling (1000Hz+), 60+ gait index analysis, animal experiment compatible module, often used in university laboratories, biomechanics research institutes.

2. Recommendations on core parameters for purchase

1. Sensor density and accuracy

Medical-grade equipment needs to reach a sensor density of 100-200/cm², and the dynamic detection error needs to be <5%. For example, the FONCTI-1180 system achieves a resolution of 0.1mm through 2048 pressure points, and can identify a slight change of 0.5° arch collapse.

2. Dynamic/static detection mode

Preferably, models that support both static foot scanning (completed in 5 seconds) and dynamic gait analysis (sampling rate above 50Hz). In dynamic mode, at least 10 consecutive gait cycles must be covered to capture abnormal gait patterns.

3. Data analysis depth

Professional systems should include more than 20 indicators such as arch index, pressure center trajectory, and propulsion symmetry. Scientific research equipment needs to be expanded to 60+ parameters such as braking index and ipsilateral coordination to meet the research needs of neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease.

4. Hardware adaptability‌

Detection belt length‌: 1.2 meters or more, compatible with different step widths (recommended for people with a height of 160-190cm)‌

Portability‌: 3mm thick detection pad (such as AFA-50) is suitable for door-to-door rehabilitation services‌

Expansion interface‌: Supports use with electromyography and motion capture systems‌

III. Matching of typical application scenarios

Sports injury prevention‌: Choose a device with a balance test module, which can quantify the center of gravity swing area in the closed-eye single-leg standing mode (>15cm² indicates the risk of falling)‌

Sugar Diabetic foot management: dynamic pressure warning function is required, and the alarm is automatically triggered when the local pressure is >400kPa

Posture correction for adolescents: with a three-dimensional posture analysis module, the foot pressure distribution and scoliosis angle can be evaluated simultaneously

The current market shows a trend of "specialization" and "lightweight". Medical institutions recommend choosing a full-featured model (such as Medtrack-Gait) with a price of 150,000 to 250,000 yuan, while grassroots units can choose a portable system (such as PMP4040A) within 50,000 yuan to complete the initial screening.