Can a shoe-mounted IMU identify the effects of orthotics in ways comparable to gait laboratory measurements?

This article evaluates the accuracy of the RunScribe IMU wearable sensor in detecting biomechanical changes caused by different orthotics during walking. It compares RunScribe's measurements with traditional laboratory tools, revealing its potential for group analysis but inconsistencies in individual assessments, particularly in pronation-related metrics.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

To assess the reliability and effectiveness of the RunScribe IMU wearable sensor in detecting biomechanical changes caused by orthotics, compared to traditional laboratory measurements, and to inform practitioners about its suitability for group versus individual assessments in real-world conditions.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. How wearable sensors like RunScribe IMU compare to traditional laboratory methods for measuring foot and ankle biomechanics.
2. The insights into the effectiveness of wearable systems in detecting orthotic-induced changes in biomechanics.
3. The limitations of wearable sensors for individual assessments and the potential for group-level biomechanical analysis in real-world settings.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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