A Fast Testing Method to Objectively Quantify the Stiffness of Stability Boots

Figure 1

Setup of the fast testing method (FTM) in the flexion/extension position including (1) the wooden shank, with the shank air pad, (2) the last with the instep air pads, (3) the moving arm to apply the torque, (4) the motor, (5) the pressure sensors, (6) the pneumatic cylinder to apply the axial load with the valve (7), and (8) the electronics. The lower limb (1 and 2) is rotated by 90 degrees for inversion and eversion testing.