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May 19, 2015

Shoe-based sensor system smartens up gait rehabilitation and therapy

It may look like an insole, but this Smart Shoes system developed at the Mechanical Systems Control Lab at University of California, Berkeley, could help physical therapists get their patients walking better, faster.

Sensors capture information to create a detailed picture of the patient's gait and walking abnormalities, while real-time visual feedback helps patients and therapists see and measure change and progress. The result: made-to-order physical therapy for maximum impact.

Credit: National Science Foundation


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