As people pay more and more attention to foot health, more and more professional equipment has come into view, among which the most common are the three-dimensional foot scanner and the foot pressure system.
Many people will wonder at first: these two devices seem to be “measuring feet”, what is the difference? Which one should I choose?
Today we will explain it clearly in one article so that you will no longer be “unclear under your feet”.
First of all, let’s talk about the three-dimensional foot scanner. It is mainly responsible for modeling the static structure of the foot. In other words, it is more like a “measuring ruler” and “camera” that can turn your foot shape into a three-dimensional image with accuracy to millimeters.
It will record the length, width, height, curvature of the arch, arrangement of the toes, and even see whether the foot shape is symmetrical. When using it, people stand still and complete an accurate scan in just a few seconds.
The foot pressure system focuses on the dynamic process, that is, how you use force on the sole of your foot when you walk.
It will capture the pressure changes in various parts of the sole of the foot in each step, whether there is too much force on the forefoot, concentrated pressure on the heel, and uneven force on the left and right feet. Many times, a foot with a normal structure will still show abnormal force during gait, which can only be discovered by the pressure system.
Simply put, the plantar 3D scanner focuses on the “shape” of the foot, and the plantar pressure system studies the “movement” of the foot.
One looks at the structure from a static perspective, and the other looks at the force from a dynamic perspective. There is no better one between the two, but each is responsible for different evaluation directions.
In practical applications, 3D scanners are mostly used to customize orthopedic insoles, evaluate children’s foot development, and provide foot shape data for shoe factories.
The plantar pressure system is more commonly used in rehabilitation medicine, sports injury assessment, diabetic foot risk warning, gait analysis and other fields.
If you want to know whether your foot shape is healthy and whether you need insole support, a 3D scanner is the first choice. If you already feel abnormal walking posture, local pain in the sole of the foot, or need to stand for a long time to work, it is recommended to perform plantar pressure analysis first.
Of course, in many professional institutions, the two devices are often used together. Because through 3D structural assessment, you can know “what the foot looks like”, and through pressure analysis, you can judge “how the foot is used”.
Only by combining the two can we truly understand foot problems in a comprehensive manner and provide accurate basis for health intervention and rehabilitation training.
Although both the plantar 3D scanner and the plantar pressure system are foot detection tools, they focus on completely different points. One looks at the structure and the other looks at the function.
Which one to choose depends on your current needs. If conditions permit, a dual-system joint assessment is undoubtedly the most scientific and reassuring choice.
Feet are our roots. Don’t wait until it has problems before paying attention to it. From now on, give it the most appropriate inspection and care. Make every step more stable and healthier.
