Optimizing User-Specific Gait Cycle Metrics with LAAF Smart Insoles to Manage Chronic Pain

Abstract

Ongoing lower body pain is a pervasive problem around the world. If untreated, these issues may develop into chronic pain and more serious injuries. Current affordable solutions only address symptoms of pain without tackling the underlying root causes. By connecting users to caregivers, literature, and exercises, the LAAF (Live Active and Agony Free) platform aims to enhance the connected strategy in each user’s healthcare journey by emphasizing a holistic and complete approach to chronic pain management and prevention. LAAF has two new updates in the insoles and the mobile app. A new, dynamic flexible Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design allows the LAAF insole to support multiple shoe sizes with a single flexible PCB, making the product more cost-effective. Updates to the mobile app include several new parameters which will further assist caregivers in diagnosing and prescribing personalized corrective measures. Compared to current methods, the updated LAAF insoles provide the most relevant data for a new, effective, and affordable way to manage and prevent chronic pain across the world.