What Is an Orthotics Assessment with 3D Foot Scan?
Your feet are the foundation of your entire body. If they’re not aligned properly, everything above them — your knees, hips, spine, and even shoulders — can be thrown off balance, leading to chronic pain, reduced mobility, and poor posture.
The Orthotics Assessment + 3D Foot Scan at UK Pain Clinic is a quick, non-invasive diagnostic service designed to analyze how your feet function when you stand, walk, or move. Using state-of-the-art 3D scanning technology, we assess pressure distribution, arch type, and foot mechanics in real-time.
The results are used to determine whether custom orthotics (medical-grade insoles) could help correct imbalances, relieve pain, and improve overall alignment.
🦶 What Is Involved in the 3D Foot Scan?
This 15-minute session involves standing or walking on a pressure-sensitive scanner that maps your foot function in fine detail:
👣 Arch structure (flat feet, high arches, neutral)
👣 Foot pressure points while standing still or in motion
👣 Weight distribution between left and right feet
👣 Gait analysis (heel-strike, toe-off, rollover patterns)
👣 Excessive pronation or supination
These subtle faults often go unnoticed in a physical exam, but they cause long-term strain on joints and muscles — leading to pain not only in the feet but in the knees, hips, and back.
- 🦶 Reduce strain on joints, ligaments, and tendons
- 🦶 Improve posture and spinal alignment
- 🦶 Relieve plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, and arch pain
- 🦶 Support recovery from foot, ankle, or knee injuries
- 🦶 Prevent future injuries in runners, athletes, and active people
- 🦶 Provide comfort and support for long working hours (e.g. nurses, teachers, warehouse workers)
🧑⚕️ What Happens During the Orthotics Assessment?
Along with the scan, your therapist will:
Ask about your pain history, lifestyle, work environment, and activity level
Perform a brief clinical foot and ankle assessment
Identify any visual deformities or structural issues (bunions, plantar fasciitis, heel pain, leg length discrepancy)
Compare your results against ideal biomechanical norms
Recommend a solution: either custom orthotics, corrective rehab, or both
🔧 Why Might You Need Custom Orthotics?
Custom orthotics are not the same as over-the-counter insoles. They are individually designed devices made to correct your exact foot mechanics, based on your scan and clinical data.
They help to:
🦶 Reduce strain on joints, ligaments, and tendons
🦶 Improve posture and spinal alignment
🦶 Relieve plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, and arch pain
🦶 Support recovery from foot, ankle, or knee injuries
🦶 Prevent future injuries in runners, athletes, and active people
🦶 Provide comfort and support for long working hours (e.g. nurses, teachers, warehouse workers)
📋 Conditions That Benefit from Orthotic Assessment
You should consider this service if you have:
✅ Flat feet, fallen arches, or high arches
✅ Plantar fasciitis or heel pain when walking
✅ Pain in your knees, hips, or lower back
✅ Uneven shoe wear (e.g., one side worn down more)
✅ Repeated ankle sprains or shin splints
✅ Tired or aching feet after standing for long hours
✅ A feeling of imbalance or foot collapse
✅ You’re an athlete looking to optimize your performance
🏃♀️ Who Is This For?
This scan is suitable for:
Runners, walkers, gym users
People on their feet all day for work
Children with growing alignment issues
Seniors struggling with foot, leg, or balance problems
Office workers with posture pain caused by poor foot support
Patients recovering from surgery or injury
Anyone experiencing lower limb pain during daily activities
📈 What Happens After the Assessment?
After the scan and assessment:
You’ll receive a digital report with foot pressure maps and gait analysis
Your therapist will explain the findings in detail
If required, you can order fully custom-made orthotics designed to fit into your shoes and support your daily activities
A follow-up may be scheduled to monitor progress or adjust your treatment plan
🧾 Pricing & Booking Details
| Service Name | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Orthotics Assessment + 3D Foot Scan | 15 mins | £50.00 |
| Custom Orthotics (if recommended) | N/A | £299.00 |
🧑⚕️ Performed by: Trained musculoskeletal clinicians
📍 Location: UK Pain Clinic, London Euston
☎️ Booking: Recommended in advance; available online or by phone
Both. We assess static pressure (standing still) and dynamic gait (during walking) for a complete picture.
No. They’re made specifically for your foot shape and pressure points, and most patients find immediate comfort and support.
With proper care, custom orthotics can last up to 1.5–2 years or longer depending on usage.
Many private insurance plans do. We can provide documentation for your claim if needed.
Yes. This service is safe and recommended for children showing signs of imbalance, walking issues, or growing foot pain.