Guo Li, Qi Han

(School of Biomedical Engineering, Central South University for Nationalities)

Abstract：

Objective: To explore the quantitative evaluation of plantar pressure on human balance ability, and to seek effective, simple, and reliable parameter indicators for describing human balance ability. Method: A review was conducted on the quantitative assessment of balance ability based on the rehabilitation and evaluation of patients with disease balance disorders, different physiological states, and different sports activities. Result: Different situations of parameter indicators in the quantitative evaluation of human balance ability based on plantar pressure were sorted out, and two sets of parameter indicators were summarized and proposed, namely dynamic parameter indicators and kinematic parameter indicators, to quantitatively evaluate balance ability. Conclusion: Quantitative evaluation parameter indicators based on plantar pressure can provide a basis for evaluating human balance ability in most cases, thereby further improving human balance ability through exercise, treatment, and other means, reducing the risk of falls and injuries, and is expected to provide certain assistance for the measurement and analysis of plantar pressure and the development of related medical devices.

Key Words：

plantar pressure; balance ability; quantitative evaluation; parameter indicators