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Device for promoting toe-off during gait

  • US 20080216593A1
  • Filed: 02/22/2008
  • Published: 09/11/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/22/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A device configured to promote toe-off during gait comprising:

  • a first sensor located proximate the ball of a foot of an individual and configured to sense a force acting on said ball of said foot during a gait cycle and to provide a signal corresponding to said force;

    a second sensor located proximate a pressure receiving surface of a toe of said foot of said individual and configured to measure a force acting on said toe of said foot during said gait cycle and to provide a signal corresponding to said force;

    a control center configured to process said signals, as received from said first and second sensors, to obtain respective first and second measured values, said control center being adapted to compare said first and second measured values to at least one pre-determined value stored within said control center; and

    a feedback mechanism operably connected to and controlled by said control center adapted to notify said individual of improper toe-off during said gait cycle, said feedback mechanism being activated depending upon the results of a comparison of said measured values with said at least one pre-determined value, said feedback mechanism making said individual aware of a need to correct a future gait cycle.

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