Inform Performance How a Tech Layer Under a Players Insole/Foot In Real Environments Can Inform Rehab & Performance (Andrew Gray, Phil Graham-Smith & Daryl Carter)
Aug 21, 2023
Andrew Gray, Chief Analytics Officer at SportsCientia, shares insights into emerging technologies for gait analysis. Phil Graham-Smith, Head of Biomechanics at Aspire Academy, and Daryl Carter, Physiotherapist at Leeds United, delve into the innovative use of tech beneath shoe insoles to optimize performance and rehab. They discuss the transition from lab tests to real-world applications, the complexities of assessing hamstring injuries, and the integration of AI for detailed biomechanical insights, highlighting how technology can revolutionize athlete recovery and performance.
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Revolutionary Tech Layer Design
- The tech layer fits unobtrusively under the shoe's insole, measuring forces and motion in 3D throughout the gait cycle.
- Sensor fusion and AI enable precise foot dynamics tracking, even indoors and in multidirectional movements.
Unmatched Indoor-Outdoor Utility
- The device operates without GPS, allowing accurate indoor and outdoor use on any footwear.
- It detects foot contact timing, multi-directional speeds, and models swing and stance phases to extend biomechanical analysis.
Swing Phase: Hamstring Injury Key
- Measuring the swing phase mechanics is crucial since hamstring injuries often occur during swing, not stance.
- This tech now enables objective analysis of swing phase loads to inform rehab and injury prevention.