Plantar pressure measurement using sol–gel composite piezoelectric film sensors for prosthetic and orthotic fabrication

Abstract

In the field of prosthetics and orthotics, pressure measurement is performed to evaluate the physical condition of users and to verify the effectiveness of fabricated devices. In particular, in order to prevent discomfort or pain at the interface between the body and the device, it is necessary to adjust the distribution of applied forces according to individual users. Therefore, there is a strong demand for pressure measurement devices that enable simple and practical evaluation.