Postural imaging, a safe and fast diagnostic tool, is highly valued by healthcare professionals.
Postural evaluation uses computer technology and harmless light projection to identify anatomical features and potential pathologies of your feet and body.
Here are four reasons to consider postural imaging before starting a treatment plan with your podiatrist.
1. It is accurate
Postural imaging accurately determines the origin of pain and monitors injury healing progress. While conventional methods like biomechanical examination or digital radiography are effective, postural imaging detects subtle conditions through computer analysis, creating a topography of your body’s contours to identify postural imbalances or deformities. It produces large-scale results similar to 3D digitization of your feet.
2. It helps your podiatrist diagnose your pain
Postural imaging is essential in diagnosing various lower limb pathologies. It can detect:
- Posture imbalance
- Dissymmetry between the lower limbs
- Varus or valgus knees
- Pelvic imbalance
- Flat feet or hollow feet
3. It makes it possible to measure the impact of a long-term treatment
Beyond initial diagnosis, postural imaging measures treatment effectiveness, such as when plantar orthotics are prescribed to correct imbalance or postural misalignment and evaluates the impact of physiotherapy.
4. It is safe for you
Unlike digital radiography, which uses x-rays to detect musculoskeletal problems, postural imaging utilizes light rays, making it painless and safe for all, including those sensitive to radiation. The typical session includes sitting in an observation cabin where a light beam scans your body, cameras capture reflected light, and computer-generated detailed diagrams are analyzed by your podiatrist who then explains the probable causes of pain and suggests a personalized treatment plan.
Posture and pain: your podiatrist to the rescue
Whether your pain results from a misstep or a new activity like jogging, consult a podiatrist. Using postural imaging, they can detect morphological abnormalities and adjust your treatment as recovery progresses. If you suspect postural changes cause your pain, contact your nearest PiedRéseau clinic immediately.