What a 3D Foot Scan Can Show, and When Custom Orthotics Come Up
Your feet are the foundation for everything above them. When they roll in, flatten or press unevenly, the strain can show up in places that seem unrelated, like the knees, hips or low back. That is one reason McNamara Chiropractic Center in Lighthouse Point includes a foot assessment when the exam suggests it may be relevant.
How the scan works
The office uses an in-office 3D foot scanner. You simply stand on the device while it captures the shape of your feet and how your weight is distributed. It is quick and painless, and nothing needs to be removed except your shoes and socks.
What it can help reveal
- How high or low your arches sit while you are standing
- Whether one foot is loading differently from the other
- Patterns that may be linked to heel pain, such as plantar fasciitis
- Possible contributors to recurring knee, hip or low back strain
The scan is one piece of the puzzle. Dr. Carol McNamara-Krauss, DC combines it with your history and a physical exam before drawing any conclusions.
About Foot Levelers custom orthotics
If the findings suggest your foot mechanics are adding stress, the practice may recommend Foot Levelers custom orthotics made from the scan. They are designed to fit your shoes and support the arches of both feet. Orthotics are not a quick fix, and they are not recommended for everyone. When they are part of a plan, they are often combined with other care, such as adjustments, plantar fasciitis https://batchgeo.com/map/chiropractor-lighthouse-point-fl care or shockwave therapy for certain stubborn heel problems.
Footwear tips for South Florida
Flat sandals are easy to live in here, but they offer little support. Save them for short trips, choose supportive shoes for long walks or standing at work, and replace athletic shoes when the cushioning breaks down.
Next steps
If heel, knee or back pain keeps returning, an evaluation can help sort out whether your feet are involved. Learn more at the practice's website. The office is at 3320 N Federal Hwy on US-1, between Sample Road and Copans Road, across from Publix.
See a medical provider promptly for a foot wound that is not healing, especially if you have diabetes, or for sudden swelling and redness.
McNamara Chiropractic Center
3320 North Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064(954) 902-6371General information only, not medical advice. Results vary from person to person.