Abstract
Background In vivo biomechanical properties of plantar soft tissues have been assessed via manual indentation using simplified loading profiles [1], or in gait, with low image resolution/capture rates [2]. Since plantar soft tissue properties are highly rate dependent [3] these methods are potentially inadequate. The Soft Tissue Response Imaging Device (STRIDE) permits functionally relevant loading profiles to be applied to the plantar tissues.
Highlights
In vivo biomechanical properties of plantar soft tissues have been assessed via manual indentation using simplified loading profiles [1], or in gait, with low image resolution/capture rates [2]
Materials and methods An Ultrasound probe, Linear Variable Displacement Transducer (LVDT) and load cell were mounted in series within a cylindrical column
Output from the load cell and LVDT were recorded at 3kHz
Summary
In vivo biomechanical properties of plantar soft tissues have been assessed via manual indentation using simplified loading profiles [1], or in gait, with low image resolution/capture rates [2]. Materials and methods An Ultrasound probe, Linear Variable Displacement Transducer (LVDT) and load cell were mounted in series within a cylindrical column. The column was driven vertically by an actuator to contact the plantar surface of the heel.
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