Phits FootscanÂŽ at Feet First Podiatry Clinic
Phits FootscanÂŽ technology is an advanced pressure and gait analysis system used to capture highly accurate data about how your feet load and move during walking or running. This information allows us to design truly personalised orthoses that reflect how your feet function in real life, not just how they look when standing still.
FootscanÂŽ forms a key part of our biomechanical assessment and is central to the design of Phits custom 3D-printed orthoses.
What is FootscanÂŽ
FootscanÂŽ is a dynamic pressure plate system that measures how forces pass through your feet during movement. As you walk or run across the plate, thousands of pressure sensors record:
- Pressure distribution under the foot
- Timing of heel strike, mid-stance and push-off
- Load transfer across the foot
- Areas of overload or instability
- Differences between left and right feet
This data provides objective insight that cannot be gained through visual assessment alone.
How We Use FootscanÂŽ Data
FootscanÂŽ data allows us to:
- Identify abnormal pressure patterns
- Understand why pain or injury may be occurring
- Detect asymmetry between feet
- Assess efficiency of push-off and propulsion
- Support accurate orthotic prescription
- Monitor changes over time
It plays a crucial role in linking symptoms to movement mechanics.
FootscanÂŽ and Phits Orthoses
Phits orthoses are designed using FootscanÂŽ pressure data combined with clinical assessment and gait analysis.
This allows us to:
- Design orthoses that match your movement pattern
- Target pressure relief precisely where needed
- Optimise alignment through the foot and lower limb
- Improve comfort, stability and efficiency
- Reduce recurrence of injury
The result is a highly accurate, 3D-printed orthotic tailored to both your anatomy and your gait.
What Conditions Benefit From FootscanÂŽ Analysis
FootscanÂŽ analysis is particularly useful for:
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Flat feet or high arches
- Overpronation or instability
- Forefoot pain and metatarsalgia
- Mortonâs neuroma
- Knee pain linked to foot mechanics
- Sports injuries
- Recurrent or unexplained pain
What to Expect
- Discussion of symptoms and goals
- Walking and/or running across the FootscanÂŽ plate
- Data capture over multiple steps
- Review of pressure maps and timing data
- Explanation of findings
- Integration into your treatment or orthotic plan
The process is quick, non-invasive and painless.
How FootscanÂŽ Fits Into Your Care
FootscanÂŽ may be used as part of:
- A biomechanical assessment and gait analysis
- Design of custom Phits orthoses
- Review of ongoing symptoms
- Performance or injury prevention assessment
It is always used when it adds clinical value.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FootscanÂŽ the same as gait analysis?
FootscanÂŽ is one component of gait analysis. It measures pressure and timing, while gait analysis also looks at movement patterns and alignment.
Do I need FootscanÂŽ for orthotics?
For Phits orthoses, FootscanÂŽ data is an essential part of the design process.
Is the assessment painful?
No. It involves simply walking or running across the plate.
Can FootscanÂŽ be used for runners?
Yes. It is particularly useful for running-related injuries and performance analysis. Phits is used by some of the top sports people in the UK.