Abstract
Partial weight bearing is commonly taught by physiotherapists for orthopaedic patients who require protective weight bearing. Present methods for acquiring this skill have been shown to be inaccurate and unreliable. The authors have developed an insole which incorporates pressure sensors and an alarm. The results show that subjects who are able to partially weight bear learn the skill very quickly with minimal supervision. This device provides a simple and reliable means for patients to learn partial weight bearing.
The abstracts were prepared by Mr Simon Donell. Correspondence should be addressed to him at the Department of Orthopaedics, Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, Level 4, Centre Block, Colney Lane, Norwich NR4 7UY, United Kingdom
