Is the 3D foot scanner useful? When many people hear this name, their first reaction is: “Is this thing a gimmick? Is it used by hospitals or stores to trick people into paying money?” But to be honest, it is not.
Although this thing sounds high-end, it is actually a very practical and down-to-earth tool, especially for people with foot problems, it is really helpful.
1. What is a 3D foot scanner?
Simply put, it is a machine that specializes in “foot photography”, but it is not just about taking a picture of the appearance. It can measure all the key data such as the size of your entire foot, the height of the arch of the foot, and even the foot shape problems that you don’t know about.
Just like taking an X-ray to see bones, this instrument is for you to “take a foot film”, but it does not look at bones, but looks at the structure of the sole of the foot. The traditional way of measuring feet is to use a ruler and rely on experience, while this one relies on technology and directly produces drawings with minimal errors.
2. Who uses it most usefully?
People with flat feet and high arches
Some people are born with collapsed arches (flat feet), while others have high arches (high arches). It may seem like a small problem, but it actually affects walking posture and even causes back and leg pain. With a foot scanner, the arch condition is clear at a glance, and then custom-made insoles or shoes are made to measure the feet, so that they will not collapse with one foot.
People who stand or walk for a long time
For example, teachers, chefs, subway security guards, and nurses, the soles of their feet are unevenly stressed, and they are prone to plantar fasciitis, heel pain and other problems. Once the machine is tested, it can see where the stress is heavy and where the asymmetry is, and it is effective to solve the problem according to the symptoms.
Children with abnormal foot development
If a child always walks with his feet turned inward or outward or his shoes wear out very quickly, he must have his feet measured. Sometimes the scanner can already see that the foot posture is incorrect before the parents find the problem. Early detection can be corrected earlier, and it does not need to be delayed until it becomes a serious problem.
People who make custom insoles
Nowadays, many corrective insoles and functional insoles are called “private customization”, but without the data of this instrument, customization becomes a blind guess. Use a scanner to measure your feet first, and then match the insoles, which is really “customized for your feet”.
3. What are the benefits of it?
Scientific and accurate
No need to rely on blind eyes, all rely on instrument measurement. Whether your feet are inverted or everted, whether the arch of the foot is high or low, whether the force is heavy on one side and light on the other side, all are displayed to you with icons and data, and you can understand at a glance.
Save money
Some people say that it costs dozens or even hundreds of yuan to do this measurement. Is it expensive? It is a bit expensive, but it is much cheaper than buying the wrong shoes, wearing the wrong insoles for a year, and seeing a doctor for foot pain. It is accurate once and for all, so you don’t have to buy and try randomly.
Don’t be deceived
Now there are many so-called “experts” on the market who recommend products based on prices based on just looking at the feet, which is really blind guessing. With this instrument, you can check the data to see the problem. No matter how amazing the store is, it can’t escape the data.
It is conducive to early detection of problems
For example, you may not feel uncomfortable anywhere, but once the instrument is measured, it shows that your center of gravity is offset and a certain area of the sole of the foot is under great pressure, which indicates that problems are likely to occur in the future. At this time, early intervention, such as changing the insole or walking posture, can avoid illness in the future.
4. Does everyone need to be tested?
Not really. People who have no problems with their feet, no pain or itching, and normal walking posture do not really need to be tested every day. But in the following cases, one test is correct:
My feet always hurt, and I don’t know the reason
I always feel that the shoes I buy are not suitable, and my feet get tired after wearing them for a while
My child’s walking posture is not correct
The doctor recommends wearing orthopedic insoles
The elderly have unstable feet when walking and are prone to falling
I am a sports enthusiast and often run and exercise
5. What to do after the test?
Don’t think that the test is over. This is just the first step. The key is that you have to treat the symptoms according to the measured data. For example:
If the arch of the foot collapses, wear an insole that supports the arch
If the force is uneven, choose shoes with pressure dispersion function
If the center of gravity is skewed, you need to practice correcting your gait, or receive physical therapy
So this instrument is not a “magic medicine”, it is a master at “finding problems”. If you really want to cure it, you have to cooperate with the solution.
