Equipment
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Foot Forward is using the EMED Pedography and the PEDAR In-shoe System of NOVEL, Germany. These are very sensitive electronic measurement systems for recording and evaluating the pressure distribution under the foot. The actual measurement is based on calibrated capacitive sensors. These systems are able to record dynamic as well as static measurements. The dynamic measurements are the most important ones since they determine the degree of loading during the actual roll-over processes while walking, quantify crucial parameters, such as length and width changes of the foot, the Varus or Valgus position, and the function of the toes, joints and ligaments. The specialized knowledge and experience of the Podiatrist enable him to carry out a proper biomechanical assessment of gait, and by using the different measurements, to design the optimum insoles for each foot separately. The actual insole production is done by the PEDCAD German system without unnecessary delay from the time of measurements, in order to ensure that the insoles correspond to the foot requirements and do not differ because of any subsequent changes, which could occur in the foot until the insoles are made.
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