Foot-Strength Test Device and Methods for Use
AssigneeRosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
InventorKaren Marie Stevens
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides a device for testing the strength of a human foot. The device includes a substantially planar member having a top surface and a bottom surface. The device also includes a foot-engaging member moveable along the top surface substantially planar member from a first position to a second position. In addition, the device includes a force sensor fixed with respect to the substantially planar member, where the force sensor resists movement between the first position and the second position. Further, the device includes a tension bearing element connecting the foot-engaging member to the force sensor.
Claims20
A device for testing the strength of a human foot, comprising:
- a substantially planar member having a top surface and a bottom surface;
- a foot-engaging member moveable along the top surface substantially planar member from a first position to a second position;
- a force sensor fixed with respect to the substantially planar member, wherein the force sensor resists movement between the first position and the second position;
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- a tension bearing element connecting the foot-engaging member to the force sensor.
A method for testing the strength of a human foot, comprising:
- positioning the human foot on a top surface of a substantially planar member;
- engaging one or more toes of the human foot with a foot-engaging member, wherein the foot-engaging member is moveable along the top surface substantially planar member from a first position to a second position, and wherein a tension bearing element connects the foot-engaging member to a force sensor;
- while a heel of the human foot is stationary on the top surface of the substantially planar member, moving the one or more toes of the human foot from the first position to the second position;
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- recording a peak force detected by the force sensor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.