What does a plantar pressure analysis system primarily measure?

‍What is the principle of a plantar pressure analysis system?

Its core principle mainly lies in using sensors arranged in an array inside the pressure plate to collect plantar pressure and other data when the human body is walking, standing statically, running, and in other states. The data are then analyzed through corresponding professional software on a computer and presented in an intuitive way, enabling us to clearly understand our foot data and health condition at a glance.

The main measurement contents of a plantar pressure analysis system mainly include the following aspects:

1. Pressure distribution of different parts of the sole.

Through the measured force distribution data, we can clearly see the loading conditions of the forefoot, rearfoot, arch, heel, medial side of the foot, and lateral side of the foot.

For example, Jingyixun’s plantar pressure distribution system can, after measurement, replay the data changes during the measurement process through the software.

Through these intuitive data, we can identify which parts of the sole are bearing normal loads and which parts have abnormal loads that require scientific adjustment of force distribution, thereby better maintaining our foot health.


2. It can measure the peak pressure of different parts of the sole.

Each part of the sole has a normal peak pressure range.

If the peak load in certain areas is too high, it may lead to plantar pain or cause muscle damage in that area, such as plantar fasciitis or metatarsal pain.

This requires professional rehabilitation therapists to provide scientific solutions, using corrective methods and other approaches to relieve the areas of the sole where pressure exceeds the peak value.

Of course, these data analyses are not random, but are based on a large amount of existing scientific data as references. With authoritative data as references, the measurement report can effectively reflect the specific health condition of our feet.

3. It can measure changes in the trajectory of the center of pressure of the sole.

In dynamic measurements, a very important set of data can be measured, namely the change in the center of pressure of the sole.Through changes in the center of pressure, we can analyze our body balance and, through the trajectory of the center of pressure, determine whether there are foot problems such as overpronation or oversupination.

4. It can measure the comparison of loading between both feet, cadence, step length, and other data, which can be applied to optimize sports training or to determine abnormal gait conditions.

Of course, the measured data are not limited to the above. According to specific application scenarios, the parameters to be measured can be reasonably set, so as to more specifically, reasonably, and scientifically determine the specific health condition of our feet, and based on these data, produce corrective insoles and other assistive devices.