podometry

/ˌpɒdəˈmɛtrɪ/ or /ˌpoʊdoʊˈmɛtri/; PO-doh-MEH-tree

Definitions

1. noun

the study of foot movement and pressure during walking or running, often using a device called a podometer to measure the pressure and movement of the feet.

“The researcher used podometry to analyze the gait patterns of athletes with injuries.”

Synonyms

  • pedometry
  • podoscopy

Antonyms

  • orthopedics