Orthotics are customized insoles worn in any type of shoe and they correct
the way a patient walks. If a patient is walking incorrectly, their entire
body can be out of alignment causing all types of problems including foot,
ankle, leg, hip, and lower back pain. A 5-minute gait and pressure analysis
test will tell you if you are a candidate for orthotics. Orthotics are
covered by most insurance plans because insurance companies know the value
of orthotic therapy in the prevention and treatment of many conditions that
can lend to short-term or even long-term disability claims.
Radovich Chiropractic utilizes the Footmaxx system to create custom orthotics
for their patients. The computerized weight bearing, dynamic gait analysis
process leads to a Footmaxx prescription foot orthotics, which are custom
crafted. No negative foot molds are required - instead,
digitized gait and pressure analysis data is sent to the lab via modem.
Footmaxx semi-rigid prescription foot orthotics are revolutionizing the way
both clinicians and patients evaluate foot orthotics. Finally, the technology
is available to take an accurate measurement of weight distribution along the
plantar surface of the foot over time while concurrently getting two readings
of the foot balanced in its exact subtalar neutral position. This is done
simply by walking across a Footmaxx forceplate. The entire gait
and pressure analysis test takes only minutes, and offers the most consistent
and accurate modality for manufacturing custom orthotics.
The Footmaxx process is done in five simple steps
Step One:
The patient walks across the Footmaxx force plate which contains 960
capacitance points and is scanned by a computer 30 times per second allowing
for 3/100 second interval analysis of each footstep.
Step Two:
The clinician reviews preliminary test results with the patient explaining
the gait line and the 2D and 3D images.
Step Three:
The clinician then sends the patient file to Footmaxx via modem requesting
a Gait & Pressure Analysis Report and/or prescription orthotics.
Step Four:
At the lab, the patient's file is analyzed by the Footmaxx proprietary
software, MetascanTM, from which a Gait and Pressure Analysis Report is
generated and, the orthotic is created.
Step Five:
Once the orthotics are approved by quality control, they are shipped to the
clinician (we will notify you when the orthotics have arrived). Digital
patient data is permanently stored at Footmaxx making patient progress
easier to track.
