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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 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 Enables good foot posture and thus reduces discomfort/pain
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