Advanced image analysis software is employed in the laboratory to extract all necessary information for examination purposes, the results of which are made available to the prescribing practitioner. A typical analysis would show 250 pieces of topical information with an alert system for highlighting major deviation problems. All anatomical indicator positions can be mathematically calculated; human error is eradicated by utilising software routines.  

In summary, the system allows our laboratory analysts to assess the prescribing practitioner’s patient in the laboratory.  The analytical data is passed to the practitioner who makes the final decision on treatment based on the recommendations in the laboratory report.  If a prescription for orthoses is agreed the laboratory applies the compensations to the 3-D model of the patient’s foot on the laboratory computer and then transmit the instructions to the milling companies. The orthoses are either formed or milled out of a block and returned to laboratory for quality control examination prior to shipment to the practitioner for fitting on the patient.

 The laboratory will, as standard, provide results of the analysis performed and a report highlighting problems we wish to bring to the practitioner’s attention. Our analysis procedures quantify non-ambulatory joint excursions within the segmented foot and leg as well as the dynamic angular demand. We  also offer an opinion on the treatment of the biomechanical disorder. The laboratory provides accurate biomechanical evaluations on different optional levels, depending on the information required and patient needs. Pre and post surgical evaluations or Medico legal appraisals are also available on demand.  Reports are delivered electronically via this website.