Computerized Gait scan

Traditionally, orthotics were made from a static, non-weight bearing mold of the shape of the foot balanced in its subtalar neutral position. This has been the only orthotic modality for over thirty years. However, a foot mold can only offer clues to the relationship between the forefoot and the rearfoot and does not identify the relationship between the foot and the leg.

The Footmaxx computerized system is the only system in the world that allows digital gait and pressure analysis data to translate into a diagnostic report as well as into a prescription for custom foot orthotics. The Footmaxx system measures the weight distribution along the plantar surface through the gait cycle providing a dynamic measurement that takes into account the influence of the leg. The Footmaxx system also measures the function of the subtalar and the midtarsal joints.

	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. For more severe conditions, various screens enable clinicians to specify additional posting instructions. These screens are: Biomechanical Exam Screen; Foot & Ankle Exam Screen; Musculoskeletal Exam Screen and a Diabetes Exam Screen.
	Step Three: The clinician then sends the patient file to Footmaxx via modem requesting a Gait & Pressure Analysis Report and/or prescription orthotics thereby eliminating the problems of plaster molds getting lost or damaged in the mail.
	Step Four: Once at the Footmaxx lab, the patient file is fully analysed by the Footmaxx diagnostic software, MetascanTM. Metascan uses advanced algorithms to analyse the digitial patient information and compares that information to normal gait patterns. Metascan analyzes 8 Key landmark points on the plantar surface of the foot. These 8 key landmarks (Lateral Heel, Medial Heel, 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st Metatarsal heads, and the Hallux), allow Metascan to detect abnormal foot function as well as to specify a prescription. (Watch for an interactive demo of the 8 Points System coming soon.) Metascan generates a Gait and Pressure Analysis Report and, if necessary, a prescription for orthotics. The Footmaxx System is the only system in the world that can offer this type of diagnostic report and a prescription from digital patient data.
Intrinsic Posting	Step Five: The manufacturing process begins with a specification sheet generated by Metascan which is coupled with any additional instructions indicated by the medical practitioner. A semi-rigid orthotic module is instrinically posted which means that the angle and height of the arch of the orthotic module is formed and molded based on the prescription needed to correct the patient's abnormal biomehanics. Instrinic posting is the secret that makes Footmaxx orthotics thin and easy to wear in any type of shoe.
Extrinsic Posting	Step Six: When extrinsic posting is specified by a clinician (or Metascan), Footmaxx offers the same types of accommodations and modifications available from any podiatry lab. Footmaxx materials (Watch for a detailed Materials List coming soon) are carefully selected to offer wearability and durability.
	Step Seven: Within just days of receiving an orthotic order via modem, the customization process is complete and the orthotics are sent to the Quality Control Department where they are carefully checked against the Metascan prescription and the clinician's instructions.
	Step Eight: Once the orthotics are approved by quality control, they are shipped to the clinician via 2-day courier. Digital patient data is permanently stored at Footmaxx making patient progress easier to track; a feature that only Footmaxx can offer.