Concept Protocol for Developing a DAid® Smart Socks-Based Biofeedback System: Enhancing Injury Prevention in Football Through Real-Time Biomechanical Monitoring and Mixed Reality Feedback
Applied Sciences (Switzerland) 2025
Anna Davadivica, Guna Semjonova, Lydia Kamynina, Linda Lancere, Alise Jonate, Signe Tomsone, Aleksejs Kataševs, Aleksandrs Okss, Sergejs Davidovics

Football players, particularly in youth leagues, face a high risk of lower limb injuries due to improper movement patterns. While programs like FIFA 11+ help reduce injuries, they lack real-time, personalized feedback for biomechanical correction. This concept protocol outlines the development of a DAid® smart socks-based biofeedback system that integrates biomechanical monitoring with mixed reality (MR) feedback to enhance injury prevention. The DAid® smart socks, equipped with pressure sensors and inertial measurement units (IMUs), track plantar pressure distribution and the center of pressure (COP). Real-time feedback is delivered via a Meta Quest 3 MR headset, enabling athletes to adjust movement patterns instantly. This protocol establishes a framework for evaluating the system’s feasibility and effectiveness in optimizing biomechanics and reducing injury risks. By combining wearable technology with MR-based feedback, this study advances injury prevention strategies, with potential applications in rehabilitation and performance training. © 2025 by the authors.


Keywords
biofeedback; biomechanics; football injury prevention; mixed reality; smart textiles
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Davadivica, A., Semjonova, G., Kamynina, L., Lancere, L., Jonate, A., Tomsone, S., Kataševs, A., Okss, A., Davidovics, S. Concept Protocol for Developing a DAid® Smart Socks-Based Biofeedback System: Enhancing Injury Prevention in Football Through Real-Time Biomechanical Monitoring and Mixed Reality Feedback. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 2025, Vol. 15, No. 3, pp.1-23.

Publication language
English (en)
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