TOG
GaitScan™
is the most technologically advanced gait analysis system
available and it has been designed to move you to the
forefront of orthotic therapy and patient education.
Your
feet are designed to protect and support you through each
step. A small abnormality in foot structure or function
can have a large impact on joints of the whole body as
it compensates and possibly misaligns higher up. This
can cause pain and discomfort in many areas other than
the feet.
We
have a TOG Gait Scan system, which allows detailed assessment
of the role of your feet and gait pattern in any problem
you may have.
Orthotics
are inserts that comfortably fit into shoes; they are
designed to support and improve the functioning of feet.
We often prescribe orthotics to patients suffering from
chronic foot or lower limb problems or to athletes to
help maximize performance during sport.
Gait
Analysis & Orthotic Prescription
How
does it work?
1.
Scans feet to assess our patient's biomechanics.
As you walk across the plate, thousands of tiny sensors
capture the distribution of pressure throughout the sole
of your foot.
2.
Maps foot pressure.
From your step, the computer then displays on its screen
2-D and 3-D visual representations of the pressures under
your feet.
3.
Creates report.
The report findings help your chiropractor evaluate your
foot function and determine if the symptoms you are experiencing
are related to faulty foot mechanics.
4.
Determines any need for therapy.
Using this information together with other clinical tests
the chiropractor will determine your need for Orthotic
relating to your gait pattern.
Exercises, off-the-shelf insoles or custom-made orthotic
are some of the options available. The Gait Scan system
is linked direct to a prescription system through which
we can order custom-made orthotics to realign and stabilize
the bones in your feet to relieve discomfort and restore
your natural walking pattern.
