Researchers at Sechenov University have unveiled a prototype called the digital passport of an athlete’s movement pattern. The goal is to shorten the rehabilitation period after injuries by about 30 percent, according to a statement from the university’s press service, relayed by TASS.
The work is led by specialists from the Department of Sports Medicine and Medical Rehabilitation of the Institute of Clinical Medicine, named after AI. NV Sklifosovsky, part of Sechenov University under the Russian Ministry of Health. The project has been dubbed the gold standard for movement. Officials say this innovation will make the entire rehabilitation journey more transparent for patients and clinicians alike.
The system comprises an insole with built-in data processing powered by artificial intelligence, a sensor, and a software and hardware complex. A unique data file is created for each athlete to track their progress over time.
The athlete movement passport enables assessment of training level by considering speed and strength metrics. It helps identify individual strengths and weaknesses, monitors progress or decline, and supports ongoing management of development, treatment, and recovery. It also aims to predict injury risk and guide preventive strategies.
Earlier reports noted that Olympic figure skating champion Roman Kostomarov faced treatment in Germany, with doctors at the Kommunarka hospital temporarily unavailable to treat him. This context underscores the broader interest in advanced rehabilitation tools and their potential impact on high-performance sports.