Sensor Systems Can Improve Quality of Life for Millions
Dynamic pressure measurement technology helps podiatrists, chiropractors, orthopedists and other professionals evaluate and diagnose a diverse range of plantar problems such as diabetic foot, ulcerations, hammertoes and neuromas. Early signs of scoliosis and other conditions can also be detected.
East Hanover, NJ (PRWEB) March 1, 2005 -- Through recent advances in its
Tactilus® plantar pressure measurement technology, Sensor Products LLC is now
positioned to assist podiatrists, orthopedists, chiropractors and other medical
professionals in making the best diagnoses and recommendations for their
patients. Essentially, the emergence of technologies like the Tactilus® foot
platform and insole systems is critical to the well-being of millions of people.
For instance, diabetes is the fifth major cause of disease-related
deaths in the United States. Out of the estimated 18.2 million Americans
affected, 4.5 million will suffer from plantar problems like degenerative foot
disorder and complications due to neuropathy such as bunions, hammertoes,
Charcot feet and more. Experts on the disease stress comprehensive foot care for
amputation prevention and overall comfort for diabetes sufferers. Orthotic
devices and appropriate footwear play a large role in the quality of life for
these patients.
However, diabetics aren’t the only demographic subjected
to pain caused by plantar pressure abnormalities. In fact, about 100 million
Americans experience biomechanical plantar problems caused by obesity or
arthritis-induced heel pain, heel spurs, hammertoes or neuromas. By utilizing
Tactilus® foot platform and insole electronic pressure measurement sensors,
professionals can easily detect, diagnose and monitor patients with these and
other plantar abnormalities. Visit www.sensorprod.com for more
information.
“These new analysis systems are the most advanced in the
world and can be dedicated to innumerable applications,” said Carlos Ruiz,
Tactilus® product manager. “The link between technological advancement and human
quality of life is ultimately exhibited because of the diverse global
populations the Tactilus® systems can potentially benefit.”
Employing
user-friendly software, the foot platform and insole sensor systems generate
in-depth statistical information and dynamic 2-D and 3-D profile images for such
medical and ergonomic body mapping needs as: diabetic and neuropathic patient
screening, orthotic and prosthetic efficacy profiling, pronation/supination
impact evaluation during bi-pedal locomotion activities, pre- and post-surgical
comparative analysis, ulceration detection, degenerative foot disorder
monitoring, ray hypermobility diagnosis, and early scoliosis detection. With
unprecedented speed and accuracy, the systems comprehensively profile plantar
pressure distribution and magnitude.
The Tactilus® foot platform analysis
system enables professionals to perform dynamic pressure profiling in order to
evaluate shoe-to-ground interaction related to the diabetic foot, pronation,
foot arch and weight-bearing capabilities and assess impact effects in bipedal
locomotion activities of both feet, either exclusively, or in relation to each
other. The platform detects body motion (foot-knee-hip) to effectively profile
any abnormalities. In addition, densely packed sensors in the Tactilus® platform
analysis system offer the user high resolution images and a modular
architecture.
The Tactilus® insole systems are advantageous in their
basic design by assessing foot-to-shoe interaction. The foot insole is comprised
a thin and highly durable substrate material and ranges in size from unisex US
1.5 to 10.5 (EUR 33 to 44). The insole sensor collects precise data for
determining pedal pressure points and assessing athletic plantar implants in
activities ranging from standing and walking to running, jumping, skiing and
skating. Working at speeds up to 500 Hz, this system’s velocity is unmatched by
any other technology.
Both the Tactilus® foot platform and insole
analysis systems possess robust sensors which can endure thousands of uses with
consistent repeatability, and are highly resistant to electromagnetic noise,
temperature, and humidity fluctuations. The full-scale Windows-based software
provides isobar and region-of-interest viewing, graphical displays of data in
bar charts, line scans and histograms, statistical analysis of
average/minimum/maximum pressures, total force over any selected area, analysis
view of all nine major foot zones, pressure vs. time and
more.
Demonstrations of Tactilus® analysis systems can be requested by
contacting Sensor Products at 1.973.884.1755 or at www.sensorprod.com/tactilus.
About Sensor Products
LLC
New Jersey based Sensor Products LLC, established in 1990, is a world
leader in the manufacture and distribution of tactile pressure sensing
solutions. Their customized and off-the-shelf products are installed within all
of the Fortune 500 industrial companies as well as thousands of smaller
manufacturing firms. Their sensors are used in applications as diverse as tire
testing to semiconductor manufacturing and from R&D labs to space missions.
Additionally, Sensor Products provides in-house and on-site stress and pressure
mapping analysis, as well as a variety of regional technical seminars. Visit
them at www.sensorprod.com.
Technical Contact:
Carlos
Ruiz
Product Manager
1.973.884.1755 x5001
Media Contact:
Heather
D. Brown
Public Relations Specialist
1.973.884.1755 x5826
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