What is Project Dasein?
Project Dasein is dedicated to enhancing the human experience through the profound understanding of dynamic forces that shape our movement and existence. By harnessing the innovative power of Force Portraits, we aim to illuminate the unique interplay between the body and its environment.
Our mission is to empower individuals with personalized insights into their own biomechanics, reducing injury risks and elevating athletic performance. Through continuous exploration and education, we strive to write a new chapter in the narrative of human potential, where every step is a harmonious blend of science, health, and the art of movement.
Born in tracktown, usa
It started as an idea at Tensegrity Physical Therapy, a clinic dedicated to using data analysis tools to help athletes at all levels overcome injuries and improve performance.
The clinic is located in the running capital of the world, Eugene, Oregon. This proximity to world class athletes and immersion in a thriving running culture inspired our chief creators to invent a new metric tool for the runners in their community.
Every runner is an artist
Every run is a work of art
One of our early inspirations was the work of Jackson Pollock and his ability to project complex human motion onto a canvas as a work of art. Richard Taylor realized that these abstract paintings are fractal, and that authentic Pollocks have a unique “fractal fingerprint” which distinguishes them from the work of other artists.
Force Portraits evolved from this line of thinking, but instead of using paint on canvas we project 3D patterns of force onto 2D images. We have discovered that just as Jackson Pollock paintings have a unique fractal fingerprint, every runner has a unique Force Portrait.
Over a decade of Clinical study
Clinicians began using the tool to help inform patients on how to improve specific running problems invisible to the naked eye.
The case study below highlights the gold mine of visual feedback provided by force portraits. Note the impact of proper glute activation in a patient's pre-treatment force portrait, versus post-treatment force portrait.
case study: pre vs post-treatment
Compare vertical symmetry [left vs right impact] from the rear view
Pre-treatment
This patient was diagnosed with poor glute muscle activation (confirmed via EMG). Note the uneven force distribution between right and left sides of the force portrait, and overall stiffness of the vertical forces.
Post-treatment
After training the patient to activate their glute muscles, their force portrait reflects a much more symmetrical distribution of forces. The overall shape is softer as well.
bringing our sensor to you
Amidst a growing community of interested runners, we aimed to develop a consumer version of our clinical-grade diagnostics tool. We assembled an international product development team to turn our research into a device usable by any runner, anywhere.
Join us as we make this revolutionary tool better and better
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