Smart Socks System as an Equipment to Analyze Temporal Parameters of Human Gait and Running

Environment. Technology. Resources: Proceedings of the 11th International Scientific and Practical Conference. Vol.3 2017
Aleksandrs Okss, Aleksejs Kataševs, Edgars Bernans, Valters Aboliņš

The aim of present study was to demonstrate usability of the recently developed “Smart Socks” System for analysis of locomotion temporal parameters. Smart socks system exploits pressure sensors which can be knitted directly in the garment, thus providing minimal discomfort for user. Two types of locomotion were analysed: walking and running. Experienced athletes took part in the experiment to perform movements in the controlled conditions in laboratory. The research demonstrated that temporal accuracy of Smart Sock system is acceptable for practical purposes. Data, provided by the system could distinguish heel strike and non-heel strike run and walk modes. More data is required for deeper analysis and interpretation of obtained temporal parameters and for development of recommendations for athletes and coaches.

Keywords
smart socks, running, walking, biomechanics
DOI
10.17770/etr2017vol3.2622
Hyperlink
http://journals.rta.lv/index.php/ETR/article/view/2622/2622

Okss, A., Kataševs, A., Bernans, E., Aboliņš, V. Smart Socks System as an Equipment to Analyze Temporal Parameters of Human Gait and Running. In: Environment. Technology. Resources: Proceedings of the 11th International Scientific and Practical Conference. Vol.3, Latvia, Rezekne, 15-17 July, 2017. Rezekne: Rezekne Academy of Technologies, 2017, pp.238-241. ISSN 1691-5402. e-ISSN 2256-070X. Available from: doi:10.17770/etr2017vol3.2622

Publication language
English (en)