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‘Smart insoles’ could help diagnose dementia, other health problems
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Pressure-sensing insoles are self-powered by solar cells that convert pressure of a person’s gait into electrical signals.
The system could one day provide earlier warnings of dementia, orthopedic issues and lumbar disc problems.
Previous research has shown the promise of gait analysis to diagnose conditions such as Parkinson's disease, which often causes shuffling or leaning gait.
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