Background Biomechanical simulation of the foot and ankle complex is a growing research
area but compared to simulation of joints such as hip and knee, it has been under …

Once the requirement of sensitivity has been met, to enable a flexible pressure sensor
technology to be widely adopted as an economic and convenient way for sensing diverse …

Over the last two decades finite element modelling has been widely used to give new insight
on foot and footwear biomechanics. However its actual contribution for the improvement of …

Effective collection, recognition, and analysis of sports information is the key to intelligent
sports, which can help athletes to improve their skills and formulate scientific training plans …

Forefoot strike becomes popular among runners because it facilitates better impact
attenuation. However, forefoot strike may overload the plantar fascia and impose risk of …

The rapid introduction of sophisticated computers, services, telecommunications systems,
and manufacturing systems has caused a major shift in the way people use and work with …

Custom-molded foot orthoses are frequently prescribed in routine clinical practice to prevent
or treat plantar ulcers in diabetes by reducing the peak plantar pressure. However, the …

BACKGROUND: Wearing high-heeled shoes may produce deleterious effects on the
musculoskeletal system while elevation of the shoe heel with arch insole insert is used as a …

Flexible pressure sensors with high sensitivity, broad working range, and good scalability
are highly desired for the next generation of wearable electronic devices. However …

Foot plantar pressure monitoring and gait analysis are of great significant in footwear
design, sport biomechanics, injury prevention, and early warning of disease. Flexible and …