What is the role of computerized foot pressure analysis systems in prescribing foot orthoses?
Dr. Huppin cautions DPMs to take a critical look at pressure analysis products and carefully evaluate the claims of the companies that sell them. He says pressure analysis can play a vital role in prescribing orthotics. Systems like the F-Scan (Tekscan) provide information on pressure distribution and force/time curves that can help an experienced practitioner write orthotic prescriptions and adjust orthoses, according to Dr. Huppin. Dr. Kirby cites the best pressure analysis devices as the F-Scan, RSscan (RSscan) and Emed (Novel) systems. He says each system has advantages and disadvantages as far as sensor accuracy, software for computer analysis, ease of setup and price. Although he does not use those particular systems, he has followed technological advances in the pressure analysis area and believes those devices improve every year. Dr. Kirby says those who use such products can utilize the devices’ objective data to enhance their outcomes with orthotics. Dr. Volpe concurs. He not
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