W4TOH HUI WEN AMANDA U091058Y

ALVINA TAN YI LIN U092031W CHEONG WEI MING U090701ETAN JENG GORDON U080081N LAU ZHEN NA GINA U091948L

Pro-Help Insole

Pronation

Overview

Artificially intelligent insole inserted into the shoes to allow automated correction and updates on foot postures.

o Automatic correction of pronation

Reasons

Why is it important? Incorrect foot postures lead to severe

implications: Shin splints Knee pain Achilles Tendonitis (Heels)

Intended Results Encourage users to correct foot postures Improve efficiency of treatment Improve effectiveness of the treatment

Problem statement: People

Primary TA: Patients

Justificationso Self Remedyo Patients to enjoy treatment even when they are

not in clinicso Rectifies almost instantaneously to avoid

repercussions

Problem statement: Activities

Goal: To help patients recover from pronationActivity: To insert device into the footwear

and walk/run*Task: To allow the device to rectify foot

postures

Research insightso Interview with regular runnerso Availability of devices which can help in market

Problem statement: Context

Physical

o Able to be used while running/walkingo Compatible with most running footwearo Able to withstand moisture (sweat) and weight

Problem statement: Context

• Physiological

o Enables good foot posture and thus reduces discomfort/pain

Social

o Device can be used alone/in groups

Proposed Solution

Strengths of solution

Easy usageRectifies situation immediatelyDevice will be frequently used thus effective

for treatmentLocation of problem areas easily and

accurately identifiedEmpowers users in improving convenience

Strengths of solution

ComfortEnhances walking/running experienceLow maintenance

Criticism of solution

To what extent is the proposed solution useful after the problem no longer exists?

o ensure that the patients’ foot postures do not deviate from the correct

Criticism of solution

Limitations of the deviceo not compatible for use with all kinds of footwearo implement servicing if device malfunctions o need to improve research on technicalities

Issue of cost o an additional cost for enhanced and sustained

recovery