With 3DO, the patient's feet sink into an extremely sensitive imaging pad, compressing electro-conductive media lying below the top cover. Over, 1,500 24-carat gold sensors relay the information to the 3DO imaging software through hardware circuitry. Gold is the most conductive metal and is commonly used in high-end audio and video connections, as well as many other high tech areas. No compromises were made and the result is a drastic reduction in data errors during the manufacturing process. By doing this, results were greatly improved and return rates reduced to an industry low of 1% as compared to much higher known return rates using plaster, foam box, laser, and pin driven technology. In addition, lab technicians are able to see exactly what you see on your imager, improving accuracy and eliminating guesswork.

The 3DO method looks at four physical properties when determining how to control the foot: Mass displacement Evaluation of equinus effects (anterior shifting of body mass) Rear foot to forefoot load patterns Evaluation of propulsion patterns (toe off) 1st ray stability during midstance    Motion analysis Degrees per second (velocity) of pronation and supination are evaluated in the rearfoot and  midfoot 1st ray plantar flexion from midstance to the propulsive phase of gate 1st ray hyper mobility is evaluated     Pressure analysis Evaluating plantar pressures of the rearfoot, midfoot and forefoot Lesser metatarsal phalangeal joint pressures are evaluated

 

Three-dimensional plantar surfacing of the feet

• Using 3-D Shape Technology, we use high resolution graphics to provide good plantar surface contouring. If there is a scar or lesion, the graphic imaging process will display it
• Observing the movement of pressure migration along the plantar foot during gait provides valuable insight to pathology
• Rotation and evaluation of 3D objects allows for special viewing, giving the doctor and patient excellent insights into pathomechanical problems.