A method for interpreting data representing forces and torques exerted by
a right and left foot on a first and second plate treadmill to determine
forces and torques exerted on the right and left foot over a specified
period of time. A plurality of signals is preferably analyzed to produce
data readings from the first and second plates to determine an occurrence
of feet contact on the plates and feet departure from the plates. The
data from the signals is then separated into a side A dataset and a side
B dataset. Each of the datasets is then matched to one of the
individual's feet. The resulting determination of forces and torques
exerted on the feet provides a more complete analysis of an individual's
progress during injury or rehabilitation.