Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2796379 | Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice | 2015 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
•The clinical utility of thin flexible sensors for assessing vertical forces acting onto the foot is explored.•Off-loading capacity of felt is documented at the level of the skin.•U-shaped felt therapy may increase pressure in other forefoot regions.
Pressure redistribution and off-loading is a vital component in the management of the foot in diabetes. In the present study, a new portable system encompassing thin piezoresistors was tested for clinical utility and efficacy with respect to a commonly used pressure relieving dressing for the foot in diabetes.
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Authors
Kevin Deschamps, Benjamin Messier,