Trending Now - Wearable AI Tech Revolutionizes Injury Prevention for Athletes

WHO:

Fast Company - Gabriel Landeskog, captain of the Colorado Avalanche

Fast Company - Matthew Jordan, vice president of performance science at Plantiga and associate professor at the University of Calgary

ABC News - Quin Sandler, founder of Plantiga

ABC News - Marcin Goszczynski, strength and conditioning coach for Landeskog

WHAT:

Fast Company - Landeskog uses small sensors in the insoles of his skates and sneakers to monitor his biomechanics.

ABC News - The sensors collect data on movement patterns, asymmetry, workloads, stride characteristics, and foot mechanics.

Fast Company - Landeskog underwent cartilage replacement surgery on May 10, 2023.

ABC News - Landeskog returned for Game 3 of the playoffs against Dallas after missing 1,032 days.

ABC News - Landeskog scored 14 goals and 21 assists over 60 regular-season games.

WHERE:

Fast Company - The technology is utilized by athletes in the NBA, NFL, WNBA, MLB, and colleges.

ABC News - Landeskog was introduced to Plantiga while playing in Calgary.

WHEN:

ABC News - Landeskog's knee issues began during the 2020 playoffs in the Edmonton bubble.

ABC News - Landeskog helped the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup in 2022.

ABC News - Landeskog was introduced to Plantiga in the spring of 2024.

WHY:

Fast Company - The sensors help prevent overexertion and potential injuries by monitoring Landeskog's biomechanics.

ABC News - Plantiga aims to detect potential injuries before they escalate, described as "detecting the smoke before the fire."

HOW:

Fast Company - The sensors capture 400 data points per second using a laboratory-grade inertial measurement unit (IMU).

ABC News - The data collected helps Landeskog and his trainer make informed decisions about his training and recovery.

(UPDATED May 26, 2026 16:16 UTC)

Gabriel Landeskog, captain of the Colorado Avalanche, has been utilizing advanced sensors in his skates and sneakers to monitor his biomechanics, following his return to the ice after a lengthy recovery from cartilage replacement surgery. These sensors, developed by Plantiga, collect detailed data on his movement patterns and foot mechanics, helping to prevent injuries by allowing Landeskog and his strength coach, Marcin Goszczynski, to make informed decisions about his training. Since being introduced to this technology in the spring of 2024, Landeskog has already made a significant impact, scoring 14 goals and 21 assists over 60 regular-season games.