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In-shoe pressure measurement systems are used to quantify pressure on the plantar foot. Various different in-shoe pressure measurement systems – including novel’s pedar^® technology – are available for test situations in clinical and research settings. As practice shows, they differ in validity and repeatability. The scientists Price, Parker and Nester embarked on a study to analyse three in-shoe pressure measurement systems: Medilogic, Tekscan and pedar^®. Using a calibration device, measurements were undertaken in a 2 day x 3 repeated trial design across a range of applied pressure magnitude and durations.

The results of pedar^® were particularly good. The researcher found that “Medilogic and Tekscan are most effective between 200-300 kPa” whereas “pedar^® performed well across all pressures”. They therefore concluded that “The choice of an appropriate pressure measurement device must be based on the duration of loading, magnitude of loading and the outcome variables sought“.

Price, C; D Parker; CJ Nester 2014:
Validity and repeatability of three commercially available in-shoe pressure measurement systems.
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 7 (Suppl 1): A67, www.jfootankleres.com/content/7/S1/A67
From: 4th Congress of the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (i-FAB) Community
Busan, Korea. 8-11 April 2014