The difference between plantar pressure tester and gait balance analyzer

The plantar pressure tester is mainly used to measure the stress conditions in different areas of the sole of the foot, analyze the plantar pressure distribution when standing or walking, and evaluate the health of the foot.

It records the force on the sole of the foot through a high-precision pressure sensor, and generates data such as pressure heat map and gait force curve. It is widely used in the fields of foot disease correction, sports gait analysis and insole customization.

For example, plantar pressure testing can help determine problems such as flat feet, high arches, inversion and eversion of the foot, and provide personalized correction solutions.

The gait balance analyzer focuses on the overall gait coordination and dynamic balance ability of the human body, and is mainly used to evaluate whether there are abnormalities in the nervous system and skeletal muscle system.

It is usually combined with a center of gravity measurement platform, an inertial sensor or an optical motion capture system to analyze the balance, gait stability and center of gravity transfer of the human body when walking or standing.

The gait balance analyzer has important applications in rehabilitation medicine, fall risk prediction for the elderly, and stroke rehabilitation training. For example, the elderly can understand their own balance ability through gait balance tests, and conduct targeted training to reduce the risk of falls.

The core difference between the two lies in the measurement focus and application scenarios.

The plantar pressure tester focuses on the local force on the sole of the foot, which is suitable for foot health assessment, insole customization and sports gait optimization, while the gait balance analyzer evaluates the overall gait and balance ability, which is suitable for neurological rehabilitation, sports medicine and fall risk prediction.

For people who need comprehensive gait analysis, the two devices can be used in combination to provide more accurate assessment and correction solutions.