Foot scanning protocol | |
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1 | One foot is placed in a semi-weight bearing position with the other foot on the floor for stability. |
2 | Foot posture is adjusted to obtain a neutral talonavicular position determined by manual palpation, with the supra- and infra-malleolar curves of equivalent curvature [24]. |
3 | The long axis of the foot is aligned in the sagittal plane with the long axis of the scanner plate. |
4 | The hip, knee and ankle joints are aligned in the sagittal plane. |
5 | The medial forefoot is loaded to contact the scanning plate if possible, to correct for soft tissue forefoot varus alignment. In the presence of a rigid forefoot varus deformity, the forefoot will be medially loaded until firm resistance is met, taking care to not negatively affect rearfoot posture. |
6 | Tibialis anterior activation will be monitored visually to ensure minimal active forefoot distortion. |