Method and system for analyzing gait and providing real-time feedback on gait asymmetry

Abstract

A method and system for analyzing gait asymmetry between left and right feet of individuals by measuring and comparing stance phase time and/or stance phase force between left and right during gait, and providing real-time sensory feedback if stance phase time/force inequality exceeds a predetermined threshold.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for analyzing gait and providing real time feedback on gait asymmetry to a user, comprising:
 a) receiving sensor data from a plurality of force sensors within left and right shoes when the shoes are moved through gait motions by a user of the shoes;   b) analyzing the sensor data with an electronic processor located remotely from the plurality of sensors, wherein analyzing the sensor data includes determining and comparing stance phase times, the electronic processor analyzing the sensor data by comparing sensor data to determine a difference between the left and right shoes; and