running shoes legs skeleton glowMoveSole Research - Detailed data for motion analysis when every step counts

Validated wireless measurement device for research purposes

MoveSole Research is designed for highly accurate gait measurement, capturing detailed data from every step to support comprehensive motion analysis.  

Our insoles have been validated against the Kistler force plate, with results published in a peer-reviewed journal. The validation showed outstanding alignment with Kistler’s outcomes, confirming the precision and reliability of MoveSole’s measurements.

Featured in numerous scientific studies, MoveSole ensures the highest level of accuracy for research purposes.

The MoveSole Research insole collects step-by-step data throughout the measurement sessions and wirelessly transmits this information to the MoveSole application. You can easily share these results using your preferred tools or platforms.

The data captured includes individual force curves for each sensor and the total force curve.

 

movesole insole research steplab applicationsMoveSole products in research projects

We are proud to collaborate on a variety of research projects and pilots that have utilized MoveSole products for gait measurements. Here are some examples of these partnerships.

  • Validating specially designed shoes to relieve foot pain during gait
  • Exploring how remote rehabilitation can be integrated into home care processes
  • Investigating virtual rehabilitation techniques for hip joint pain and mobility issues
  • Analyzing gait changes before and after bunion surgery
  • Studying the effects of fatigue and increased load on individuals’ motion

 

 

Medical gait research with the Finnish Defence Forces and MoveSole insoles

MoveSole measurement insoles are being used in a research project with conscripts from the Finnish Defence Forces.

During the project, conscripts were wearing MoveSole insoles while completing a 15-kilometer march through forest terrain.

For the first time, the researchers aim to investigate how fatigue and increasing load affect walking and foot pressure distribution, not in a controlled laboratory setting, but rather in a real-world training environment.

The research is led by Dr. Jussi Kosola, MD, specialist of orthopedics and traumatology.

  

MoveSole insoles in the SENDoc project - An EU initiative on wearable sensor systems

The SENDoc project, an EU initiative, evaluates the use of wearable sensor systems in aging communities.

The project assesses the technical, clinical, and social acceptability of these sensors and their impact on patients, healthcare delivery, and rural communities.

MoveSole Smart Insoles were validated against the Kistler force plate in this project. The results were accurate and aligned with the Kistler’s outcomes, demonstrating that MoveSole insoles are suitable for clinical use.

READ MORE: The SENDoc project

  

MoveSole insoles – Pioneering gait measurement in the Northern Finland Birth Cohorts research program

The Northern Finland Birth Cohorts form a longitudinal research program aimed at promoting public health and well-being.

The program, initiated at the University of Oulu in the 1960s, has collected data from over 20,000 individuals, following them regularly since the prenatal period.

In autumn 2020, gait measurements were conducted for the first time in this research program using MoveSole measurement insoles.

READ MORE: The Northern Finland Birth Cohorts research program

 

MoveSole Smart Insoles participate in several other gait analyzing research projects as well. Contact us and we will be pleased to tell you more about them.

 Modern research insights: Gait is personal – There is no single ‘right’ way to walk

many people walking left to right

Recent studies in biomechanics reveal that gait, or the way we walk, is highly individual. Rather than there being a single correct way to walk, each person’s gait is shaped by unique factors such as body structure, muscle strength, and flexibility.

Modern research emphasizes that variations in gait are natural, and recognizing these individual patterns is key to optimizing movement, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. This personalized understanding of gait is helping healthcare professionals design more effective, tailored recovery and training plans.

 

Objective data is key to gait and motion analysis

In healthcare, gait measurement plays a critical role in enhancing clinical evaluations. It provides objective data what truly happens underfoot with every step.

Abnormal walking patterns are often associated with foot pain, which is largely influenced by the position and function of the foot during movement.

  

Functional gait measurement is preferred over static test

Walking is a natural and dynamic movement. Measuring gait while standing still, especially barefoot, doesn’t fully capture the complexities of how we move in real life.

  

Footwear and soles affect gait remarkably

Shoes significantly influence the functionality of the joints and muscles in the feet, impacting the way we walk.

A functional evaluation of the lower limbs is essential in determining whether shoe insoles are necessary. In this respect, structural issues of feet are relevant as well.

 Gait analysis in research

Gait analysis is a comprehensive set of procedures used to observe, record, analyze, and interpret movement patterns involved in walking. Its primary objectives are to understand movement control, improve performance, diagnose movement disorders, and evaluate treatment and rehabilitation outcomes.

running gait cycle movement analysis

Research in gait analysis focuses on several areas

CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Gait analysis is valuable in clinical research, offering objective data to diagnose and treat neurological disorders, musculoskeletal conditions, and support post-surgical rehabilitation. Clinical studies utilizing gait data allow researchers to refine treatment protocols, monitor recovery, and assess long-term outcomes. By using this data, professionals can tailor treatments more effectively, contributing to the evidence-based improvement of individual care.

BIOMECHANICAL UNDERSTANDING
Researchers studying gait biomechanics gain deeper insights into how forces, timing, and movement patterns influence human mobility. This area of research reveals critical information about the mechanical function of limbs, joints, and muscles. Such insights support the development of innovative rehabilitation techniques, medical devices, and therapies aimed at restoring mobility after injury or disease.

PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
Gait analysis research contributes to personalized medicine, where treatment strategies are tailored to individual gait patterns and biomechanics. By conducting studies that track gait characteristics over time, researchers can identify personalized rehabilitation or treatment protocols that enhance recovery and efficiency.

PREVENTIVE CARE AND EARLY DETECTION
Research has shown that gait analysis can play a key role in the early detection of many conditions, and risks of falls in elderly populations. Studies focusing on gait abnormalities allow for early interventions that can slow disease progression and significantly improve quality of life. This research is increasingly influential in developing preventive healthcare strategies.

SPORTS AND PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
In sports science, research on gait analysis provides insights that help athletes optimize their performance and prevent injuries. Studies track movement patterns, analyze fatigue, and investigate how gait changes under different conditions. This new perspective provides athletes with data-driven strategies to improve training efficiency and reduce injury risk.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND POPULATION STUDIES
Large-scale gait analysis research is contributing to our understanding of how aging, lifestyle, and environmental factors affect mobility. Population-level studies, often used in public health research, utilize gait data to develop strategies that improve mobility and quality of life for diverse demographic groups.