NIT-R develops low-cost force plate for heel pain

Researchers at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have developed a low-cost force plate that enhances gait profiling and enables better development of footwear and treatment strategies to reduce heel pain.

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Heel pain is often linked to overloading of the plantar fascia -- a band of tissue that supports the arch of the foot. In many cases, changes in the heel pad -- a fatty tissue under the heel can also cause the problem. This issue acts as a shock absorber when we stand, run, or walk. With too much stress, the heel pad loses its cushioning ability to the foot. The condition can also b