MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641044107 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on April 7, for 'smart kinesio tape-based ligament tension monitoring system for real-time biomechanical assessment.'
Inventor(s) include Meena C; Dr. Dhanusia S; and Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The invention relates to a smart ligament tension monitoring system integrated with kinesio taping for real-time assessment of ligament loading and joint biomechanics. The system utilizes an elastic kinesiology tape as the primary interface with the skin, allowing natural joint movement while providing continuous biomechanical monitoring. Embedded within or attached to the kinesio tape are miniaturized sensors, including a micro load cell, strain gauge, pressure sensor, and inertial measurement unit, positioned along the anatomical line of the targeted ligament. These sensors measure tensile forces, tape deformation, skin contact pressure, and joint movement during functional activities. Sensor data are processed by a compact microcontroller and transmitted wirelessly to a mobile application for real-time visualization of ligament tension, movement patterns, and safety alerts. The use of kinesio taping enables a lightweight, noninvasive, and flexible design that conforms closely to the skin, improving measurement accuracy and user comfort. When ligament loading exceeds preset thresholds, the system provides immediate feedback and records events for clinical analysis. This invention is particularly useful in sports rehabilitation, injury prevention, post-injury monitoring, and physiotherapy applications, offering a portable and practical solution for continuous ligament tension assessment without restricting movement."
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