Voices from Practice – Experiences with stappone

Voices from Practice – Experiences with stappone

“I could have saved myself a lot of time and effort!” – this is how an 83-year-old patient sums up his experience with the stappone sensor insoles. And he is not the only one.

Our insoles are used in many areas: rehabilitation, physiotherapy, research and even in sports. But what really moves us are not the data alone, but the stories behind them:

👉 People gaining new confidence.
👉 Patients finally regaining trust in their bodies.
👉 Professionals taking their work to the next level.

Here are some voices that show why for us every step counts.

“I gained more confidence in walking”

A 73-year-old patient openly shares his journey: After suffering a severe traumatic brain injury, he struggled for years with gait problems. Step by step he lost confidence in his body, the risk of falling grew and his insecurity increased.

The first analysis with the stappone sensor insoles revealed what he had long felt: short steps, lack of rolling movement and weakness in the right foot. Together with his doctor, he took countermeasures: better footwear, an orthosis and physiotherapy.

Eight weeks later, a repeat measurement showed clear progress: longer steps, more stability and for the first time a proper rolling movement over the forefoot were possible.

“Every step counts. For me, the stappone sensor insoles were a real tool to understand how I walk and how I can do it better.”

Immediate “Aha” Moments

Remarkable experiences also appear in physiotherapy: An 88-year-old patient had long struggled with pain and balance issues. Despite intensive therapy, he was unable to properly load his foot. With the sensor insoles, everything changed: within just five minutes, he placed heel, ball, and toes correctly again and stood securely on one leg.

“If only I had had these insoles earlier! They would have saved me a whole year of frustrating practice.”

After a stroke, another patient found it difficult to lift her heel when walking. The connection between sensation and movement was lost. With stappone, she was able to monitor her gait in real time and simultaneously feel what her body was supposed to do. This combination allowed her to relearn the correct movement more quickly.

“For the first time, I feel that my body truly understands what I want it to do.”

 

Added Value for Professionals

Experts also appreciate the technology:

• Dr. Juan Fang, Professor of Applied Sciences at University of Bern, Switzerland:
  “It is exciting to see how much additional information we can gain for rehabilitation. These are exactly the kinds of tools we need.”
• Sports Scientist Mario Neuner (NeuroSense Institute in Zirl):
  “With stappone, I can precisely analyze shifts in the center of gravity and stability patterns in elite sports – independent of location and without any loss of accuracy. Instead of carrying heavy force plates, the sensor insoles simply fit into my hand luggage.”
• Dr. Stefan Ries, Neurologist at Neuro-Centrum Odenwald, Germany:
  “ With stappone gait analysis, we precisely identify where problems lie and can provide immediate support: insoles, shoes, orthoses and targeted physiotherapy bring safety, stability and new quality of life. Visible progress is documented, making every therapy even more effective. This is therapy efficiency of the highest value.“

Voices from the Bahamas

stappone also convinces internationally. Dr. Kenneth D. Kemp, podiatrist and pioneer of sports medicine in the Bahamas, says: “The sensor insoles help identify the cause of a problem, not just the symptoms.” Many of his patients have taken long detours before coming to him. With stappone, he saves time, makes causes visible, and creates awareness. His conclusion: “That’s just fantastic!”

A Better Sense of the Body

Markus, who severely injured his lower leg in a workplace accident, describes the insoles as the key to his regained safety: “Through the live feedback, I was able to develop an excellent sense of loading and gained the confidence I needed.”

In the End…

The voices from practice make it clear: stappone sensor insoles are more than technology: They give patients courage, confidence, and motivation and provide professionals with the ability to work objectively and precisely.

Whether after an accident, a stroke or with chronic conditions:
progress becomes visible, tangible and traceable. Because in the end, every step counts.