General Foot Care Information

What can foot point tell me about how I walk?

Foot Point: Ipswich Foot & Ankle Clinic is the only medical practice in the Ipswich & West Moreton area that has ‘Foot Point’ technology.  Foot Point is a computerised posture and gait analysis program.

As you walk across the sensor plate information about how you walk, stand and how your weight is distributed during these activities is measured and analyised by a qualified podiatrist. From these scans, you will be able to see any pressure points, hip, knee or ankle rotation or other matters that might be
affecting your posture .

Step 1: Foot Point conducts a pressure scan in one and two dimensions using a static and dynamic scan analysis. This allows your Podiatrist to see where and when weight is distributed through the foot.

Step 2: Foot Point builds a topographical map of the foot which shows a person’s foot in 3D. This allows your Podiatrists to design and develop a customised
orthotic which is tailored to your feet. This produces aremore accurate result leading to a better designed and more precise orthotic.

Step 3: Once the orthotic is made, we fit it to your shoes and conduct a final consultation toensure that the orthotic feels comfortable and of course ensuring that the orthotic is
doing the job that it was designed for. Remember, all orthotics are not created equal.

Who should have a foot point examination?
Everyone could benefit from a foot examination especially those with pain, limb length differences, ankle instability. Often other health professionals such as Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Orthopedic Surgeons and General Practitioners may refer you to us for an examination for other complaints such as back pain.

Improving your posture
Once we have analyised your gait, we will give you tips and exercises on how to improve your posture so that you can minimize your injuries and walk better. A good posture can make look like you’ve lost 5 kilos.