How Does GateScan™ work?

1) Scans Foot

As a patient walks (or runs) across the plate, thousands of tiny sensors scan that bottom surface of the foot. During the scan, the system records timing sequences during gait and captures the relative load of each area of the foot. An increase in magnitude of force is reflected in a color change on the output report. On the two ends of the spectrum, blue means a low value and red means a high value.

2) Maps Foot Pressure

Wherever the foot does not touch the pressure plate, the image appears black. A pes cavus foot (high arched) will have very little mid foot contact and therefore will show black in most of the foot. A pes planus foot (flat foot) will have almost no black in the mid foot as the entire arch is not touching the scanner.

3) Produces a Report

The system also has the ability to compare your foot to a foot with ideal biomechanics, and can determine your need for orthotics. Even if you do not have any foot pain or obvious gait problems. This information will help determine if a foot is functioning in an inefficient manner, or if the gait sequence is not normal.

Features of the GaitScan™report include:

-ability to analyze walking, running and static stance
-bilateral weight distribution
-compare scan patient with optimal foot
-identify high pressure areas
-identify abnormal timing in gait cycle

Who would benefit from a GaitScan™?

Your feet have a direct impact on the rest of your body. Like the foundation of a house, your feet support the weight of everything above them.

When a small problem develops in your feet, the subtle change in the way you walk will cause a chain reaction of adjustments in your posture and walking mechanics.

Anyone who is on their feet, whether it's for work or sport related activities. You need to take care to avoid strain and strain on your body. We can help you.