title: A smart pressure-sensitive insole that reminds you to walk correctly: an orthotic-less treatment for over pronation.
abstract: We equipped an insole with a force sensor that can detect in real time when a foot over pronates. When such behavior is detected, we warn the user so they can correct their posture by using their own muscles. The effectiveness of this novel way to correct over pronation posture is evaluated over a two-week period. The use of vibrotactile feedback reduces over pronation by 30% to 50% during the first week. The natural benefits of the proposed method vs. use of passive orthotics are also presented.
authors.forename: Jose
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Berengueres
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fritschi
authors.forename: Ray
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: McClanahan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005246:Feedback; D005528:Foot / Q000502:physiology*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D011187:Posture; D011312:Pressure; D011403:Pronation; D012649:Self Concept; D014732:Vibration; D016138:Walking / Q000502:physiology*