Plantar pressure monitoring

Plantar pressure monitoring refers to the use of sensors or imaging systems to measure, map, and analyze the pressure distribution under the human foot while standing, walking, or running. This physiological metric is commonly assessed using pressure sensor arrays embedded in insoles, mats, or platforms, and is applied in gait analysis, injury prevention, risk assessment for diabetic foot ulcers, postural control studies, and rehabilitation monitoring. These systems provide objective, quantitative data on how pressure is distributed along the plantar surface, which is critical for diagnosing biomechanical abnormalities, customizing orthoses, and evaluating interventions. The technology is not a biological molecule, receptor, or therapeutically actionable drug target, but a diagnostic tool and research method used in medicine and healthcare[1][2][3][5][6][10].

Other names

Plantar pressure analysisPlantar pressure measurementFoot pressure monitoringPlantar pressure mapping