Smart insoles: A boon to expert athletes and rehab patients alike

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Scientists have created smart insoles that precisely measure the impact forces when a foot strikes the ground in real-world conditions. This cutting-edge technology has diverse applications, including aiding in the rehabilitation of injured patients and helping athletes optimise their performance while preventing injuries.

Period27 Mar 2025

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  • TitleSmart insoles: A boon to expert athletes and rehab patients alike
    Media name/outletNew Atlas
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date27/03/25
    DescriptionThe article discusses the development of smart insoles by scientists at the University of Portsmouth and TG0, which accurately measure three-dimensional ground reaction forces to aid in sports performance, injury prevention, and rehabilitation
    Producer/AuthorPaul McClure
    URLhttps://newatlas.com/fitness/smart-insoles-3d-ground-reaction-forces-rehabilitation/
    PersonsTimothy Exell
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