What should you know about new balance 3d foot scan?

During the assessment, a scanner captures the contours of your feet while you stand or remain still. Some systems also examine how your feet contact a surface. The result can help a clinician compare left and right foot shape, identify areas that receive extra load, and consider whether shoe fit or an orthotic design needs adjustment.

A scan is an assessment tool, not a complete diagnosis. Pain may also come from joints, tendons, nerves, skin, or the way the leg and hip move. The scan should therefore be interpreted alongside your symptoms, activity, footwear, and physical examination.

Bring the shoes you wear most often and mention where discomfort appears, when it starts, and which activities change it. Wear comfortable clothing and follow the clinic's instructions about socks or walking. Afterward, discuss whether the findings call for footwear changes, exercises, observation, or [Custom Orthotics](/treatments/non-surgical-orthopedics/custom-orthotics/). A [3D Foot Scanner](/technology/3d-foot-scanner/) may guide measurements, but it does not decide treatment on its own.

Arrange a clinical assessment for persistent foot pain, repeated blisters or pressure sores, numbness, weakness, swelling, or difficulty walking. Seek prompt care after a significant injury, or if the foot becomes suddenly cold, pale, very swollen, or difficult to move. A scan should not delay assessment of these warning signs.

Ask what the scan measured, whether the findings match your symptoms, and what other examination is needed. You can also ask how long to try a footwear change, how an orthotic would be reviewed, and which symptoms should prompt an earlier follow-up.