Foot |
Dorsal surface of the foot, distal to the navicular, centered on the intermediate and lateral cuneiform |
Centered on the top of the foot (not including toes) |
Connector pointed towards middle toe |
Lower Leg |
Just medial to the anterior surface of the tibia, high enough for the strap to wrap just above the widest part of the gastrocnemious* |
Just inside the front of the shin, on the flat surface of the bone, high enough for the strap to wrap just above the widest part of the calf muscle* |
Connector pointed straight down towards floor |
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*Note: if sensor/strap is more secure when placed lower on the calf, it is acceptable and will not alter joint angle measures |
Upper Leg |
Lateral side of thigh, on top of the iliotibial band, ~4 inches above the knee |
Side of thigh, midline, between muscular tissue, one hand's width above the knee |
Connector pointed straight down towards floor |
Lumbar |
Superior aspect of posterior sacral surface, positioned just below L5 |
Centered on the low back, at the base of the spine |
Connector pointed straight down towards floor |
Sternum |
On top of the sternum centered over the manubrium |
Centered on the flat surface of the chest just below where the collar bones meet |
Connector pointed straight down towards floor |
Head |
Centered on the anterior aspect of the frontal bone |
Centered on the front of the forehead |
Connector pointed straight down towards floor |
Upper Arm |
Lateral aspect of the humerus, just below the insertion of the deltoid |
Centered on the outside of the arm, just below the shoulder muscle |
Connector pointed straight down towards floor |
Wrist |
Posterior aspect of the distal radius and ulna |
On the wrist worn like a watch |
Connector pointed towards middle finger |
Hand |
Center of the posterior aspect of the hand over the metacarpals |
On the back of the hand |
Connector pointed towards middle finger |