Sensor Systems Can Improve Quality of Life for Millions



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 wellbeing of millions of people For instance diabetes is the fifth major cause of diseaserelated deaths in the United States Out of the estimated 182 million Americans affected 45 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 arthritisinduced 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 wwwsensorprodcom 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 userfriendly software the foot platform and insole sensor systems generate indepth statistical information and dynamic 2D and 3D profile images for such medical and ergonomic body mapping needs as diabetic and neuropathic patient screening orthotic and prosthetic efficacy profiling pronationsupination impact evaluation during bipedal locomotion activities pre and postsurgical 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 shoetoground interaction related to the diabetic foot pronation foot arch and weightbearing 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 footkneehip 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 foottoshoe interaction The foot insole is comprised a thin and highly durable substrate material and ranges in size from unisex US 15 to 105 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 fullscale Windowsbased software provides isobar and regionofinterest viewing graphical displays of data in bar charts line scans and histograms statistical analysis of averageminimummaximum pressures total force over any selected area analysis view of all nine major foot zones pressure vs time and morenbspnbspnbspnbsp nbspnbspnbspnbsp nbspnbspnbspnbsp Demonstrations of Tactilus analysis systems can be requested by contacting Sensor Products at 19738841755 or at wwwsensorprodcomtactilus 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 offtheshelf 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 RD labs to space missions Additionally Sensor Products provides inhouse and onsite stress and pressure mapping analysis as well as a variety of regional technical seminars Visit them at wwwsensorprodcom Technical Contact Carlos Ruiz Product Manager 19738841755 x5001 Media 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Sensor Systems Can Improve Quality of Life for Millions