Can diabetic foot be evaluated using a plantar pressure distribution system?

‍The plantar pressure distribution system can collect the pressure values of various parts of the plantar and relevant gait data when a person is standing still, walking or running.

The plantar pressure distribution system is often applied in the evaluation and prevention of diabetic foot.

Then, what kind of data is related to diabetic foot?

1. Peak data of plantar pressure.
When the peak pressure values of the metatarsal head area, heel area, toe area and other parts of the plantar exceed the conventional values, there may be a risk of ulcers, which are high-risk areas.
When the peak pressure in these areas is often higher than the normal peak value, pressure reduction treatment should be carried out.
Of course, this requires data risk assessment by professionals, and the plantar pressure distribution can be reasonably redistributed through corrective insoles and other methods, so as to improve possible foot problems.


2. Balance data of plantar pressure.
When a person stands still or walks on the plantar pressure plate, the pressure plate will obtain plantar data in real time and conduct relevant data comparison and analysis on the software, such as balance analysis.
When the pressure symmetry of the left and right feet is poor, it also means that foot problems may occur.
In addition, the pressure of the forefoot is much higher than that of the hindfoot, and the weight bearing of a single foot is much higher than that of other areas, which all indicate that there is a problem with the plantar pressure distribution and there is a risk of diabetic foot.

3. Contact area and contact time of various parts of the plantar.
These data are mainly displayed by measuring dynamic data.
When the contact time of some parts of the plantar is too long, or the contact area exceeds the normal value, the risk of ulcers may be increased.
Of course, the software has scientific normal data for comparison and reference, which are industry-recognized and recognized by doctors and other professionals.

The plantar pressure distribution system has no therapeutic effect, but plays a role in data analysis. It can detect possible foot problems at an early stage and carry out scientific prevention.