Case Studies

optimal foot scans

Optimal feet should not have pressure outside of the big toe, forefoot and heel zones. Optimal feet provide a balanced foundation which supports proper spinal alignment.

The red on the colorized digital versions of the scans shows where the greatest amount of pressure is being exerted. The balanced symmetrical foot pattern represents an optimal structural and functional presentation. Any variations from this pattern indicate functional deficiencies in the support structures of the feet that can contribute to postural imbalances and muscleand joint pain, injuries and some arthritic conditions.

Functionality Marker:

During each scan, the program takes mathematical measurements and calculates your Functionality Marker.

This is a measurement between zero which is optimal and 120+. This number is the bench mark that is used to measure improvement objectively. This figure is a representation of how well the feet function.

Peak Slight Intermediate Extreme

0 40 80 120+

Slight dysfunction is indicated when one of the three supporting arch structures is collapsed or has lost its ability to support the foot in a healthy position. The lateral longitudinal arch is usually the first arch to show this weakness. This arch is very important in that it bears the majority of the weight in the first half of the gait cycle.

Intermediate dysfunction is indicated when two of the three supporting arch structures have collapsed or have lost their ability to support the foot in a healthy position. The lateral longitudinal and anterior transverse arches are both involved in intermediate dysfunction. The lateral arch is very important in that it bears the majority of the weight in the first half of the gait cycle. Loss of the transverse arch often results in callus formation in the forefoot and can lead to other foot problems including neuromas.

Extreme dysfunction is indicated when all three supporting arch structures have collapsed or have lost their ability to support the foot in a healthy position. When the lateral longitudinal, anterior transverse and medial longitudinal arch are all compromised there is severe foot dysfunction. The lateral arch is very important in that it bears the majority of the weight in the first half of the gait cycle. Loss of the transverse arch often results in callus formation in the forefoot and can lead to other foot problems including neuromas. Loss of the medial longitudinal arch results in a twisting motion in the lower leg, knee, hip and pelvis.

Case 1:

Case 1 is a 40 year old male, that has been suffering with chronic low back pain and ankle pain. Although he received a course of Chiropractic treatments , his pain would return due to the slightest provocation.

Moderate pronation on the left side — the loss of arch height can cause flattening and rolling of the left foot. When pronation is more prevalent on the left side it can: Travel up your body affecting other joints like the knee, hip and spine.

Functionality Marker:

After 6 months the patient decided that he wanted a second pair of orthotics. He has only returned for occasional maintenance treatment for his back problem during this period. He was scanned again to assess his improvement.

Functionality Marker:

Case 2.

Case 2 is a 21 year old female. That presented with right foot pain, with prolonged walking at school. She received her first pair of orthotics in 2018. After about 2 weeks she was pain free, and has remained so to date. She has returned for her third pair in March 2024,

April 2018 scan.

Functionality Marker:

123

Functionality Marker:

118

This patient has not shown a large improvement. She has been wearing her orthotics only on her running shoes which are a very worn down pair of shoes, of which the structure of the shoe was damaged. The recommendation is to replace the shoes and to return to be rescanned in 3 months.