P-WALK | Sensorized platforms for plantar pressure

Modular platforms system for plantar pressure measurement

P-WALK is a modular system composed by one or more platforms able to measure plantar pressure in static and dynamic phases. P-WALK supplies quantitative information on plantar support through the calculation of parameters such as foot contact area, maximum pressure, average pressure and center of pressure.
This test helps diagnose the existence of postural and walking alterations, to observe the benefit from the use of insoles and prostheses and to assess the effects of pharmacological treatments.

Static analysis

The patient stands still for a few seconds in the center of the platform while the system measures pressure distribution, contact surface and COP oscillations.
This data allows for accurate evaluation of the ground contact and balance variations in the static position.

Only

mm

of thickness

More than

sensors

for each plate

Up to

connectable

plates

Dynamic analysis

The patient walks back and forth on the platform. On the 2 or 4 platforms configuration, the patient can perform a series of strides in a single path. P-WALK processes the collected data and displays the sequence of forces expressed on the vertical plane, pressure, COPs, contact surface and speed, at each step.
Stride data can be observed frame by frame in a video track.

A precious tool for prevention, diagnostics and follow-up

P-WALK is the system used by physicians, dentists, physiotherapists, osteopaths and orthopedic technicians for:

Evaluation and prevention of postural and gait alterations
Prescription of supports such as orthotics, insoles, etc.
Parkinson’s disease or diabetic foot assessment
Prevention of fall risk in elderly subjects

Main features
Protocols

wdt_ID		Single Plate	Multiple Plate
1	Available Configurations	Single Plate (non-upgradable)	Single Module (upgradable), 1m Plate, 2m Plate
2	Dimensions	675x540x5mm (sensorized surface h 0,7mm)	Minimum (single module) 685x480x5mm Maximum 685x1920x5mm (sensorized surface h 0,7mm)
3	Area active	480x480mm	500/4000x480mm
4	Sensor dimension	1cmx1cm	1cmx1cm
5	Number of sensors	2304	2304 per module
6	Sensor type	Resistive	Resistive
7	Acquisition frequency	Up to 100Hz	Up to 50Hz
8	Pressure range	30-400 Kpa	30-400 Kpa
9	Power supply	via USB	Dedicated AC adapter
10	Connectivity	USB 2	USB 2

wdt_ID
1	Static Analysis (stabilometry)
2	Dynamic Analysis
3	Gait Analysis (requires 2 or 4 module system)

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