Guest Lecture on ‘Human Factors Issues and Footwear Design/ Development

Event Date: 23-10-2024

On 23/10/2024, a guest lecture on " Human Factors Issues and Footwear Design/ Development’" was delivered by Dr. Madhusudan Pal under the guidance of Dr. Shagun Agrawal at [School of Allied Health Sciences]. This lecture was organized to provide students and faculty with insights into the latest developments and practices in footwear design, a common ergonomic factor affecting a significant portion of the population.

Dr. Madhusudan Pal

Dr. Madhusudan is a renowned expert , academician, and researcherin the field of human Physiology with a deep understanding and application in footwear design. His work focuses on developing comprehensive design plans that integrate traditional and modern medical practices.

Dr. Shagun Agrawal is a distinguished academic and practitioner with a strong background in Sports. Her guidance in this lecture series has been instrumental in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Dr. Pal began the lecture by discussing the anatomy of the foot, explaining how its structure can lead to pain when affected by various stresses such as ground reaction forces , torsion and sheer forces. He emphasized the importance of optimal design in developing ergonomically suitable footable.

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