Advanced Foot Pressure Analysis for Optimal Foot Health

Analyzing foot pressure in podiatry is a defining assessment when determining the state of foot health therapy and help design customized treatment regimens. Podiatrists often employ the use of pressure sensitive mats or insoles to gauge the plantar pressure distribution for patients during the weight bearing phase, which helps in conferring the specific zone of overbearing pressure which may be a precursor to uclers, calluses or joint pains. For example, in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, uneven pressure beneath the forefoot (the metatarsal heads) suggests synovial inflammation necessitating custom orthotics with metatarsal pads. Such analysis also provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of undertaken treatments, for example, in comparison of pressure data collected prior and after administering cortisone injections for plantar fasciitis. Such parameters can be used for quantifying pressure values such as peak force (kPa) and contact area (cm²) to foster justification of orthotic prescriptions, which adds to patient compliance and enable improved treatment results.