ShoeSense vs Slocum

Injuries suck. ShoeSense believes smarter data during walking and running helps make for longer lasting bodies. ShoeSense matches you with the right shoe and makes sure you stay healthy. We will alert you when your shoe’s health begins to fade so yours doesn’t. Our patented sensor technology is with you every step of the way from buying shoes, optimizing activity, preventing injury and shoe wearout alerts. Know exactly how much impact your body is feeling every step and when you are overloading your body. Personalized alerts based on excessive load during activity will allow you to train smarter and help prevent injuries before they force you to take time off from being active. To use this app you need: ShoeSense sensor (Available at Shoesenserunning.com) Here’s how it works: Health: Key running health metrics are measured at 400 times a second such as impact, ground contact time, and ankle rotation. These metrics are measured on every step and when an excessive value is detected you will be alerted and have a personalized recommendation on how to avoid injuries due to the excessive values. Performance: Key performance metrics are measured at 400 times a second such as Braking Force, Cadence and Propulsion. These metrics will be optimized and monitored to help you improve your key performance metrics to your optimal level. Custom Plans: Customized monthly running, walking and strength plans will be built for your specific training needs. The plans are built by professional athletes and tailored to your training goals. Have access to all the perks of a professional coach without the expensive costs.

This research application was developed by the Slocum Research & Education Foundation at the Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Eugene, Oregon, USA. This application is designed to evaluate whether iPhone health app integration gait metrics can be used to benchmark functional recovery after ankle fracture.