In-shoe Pressure Mapping
Objective measurement of how pressure moves through your feet while you walk — inside your own shoes.
What is In-shoe Pressure Mapping?
In-shoe pressure mapping uses thin sensor insoles placed inside your footwear to measure how pressure is distributed across your feet as you walk.
Unlike static assessments, this captures real-world loading that cannot be seen by eye alone. The sensors record pressure distribution and timing throughout your gait cycle, providing detailed information about how your feet interact with your shoes.
This assessment is used alongside clinical examination — not instead of it. The objective data helps guide decisions about footwear, orthoses, and other interventions.
What We Measure
Pressure hot spots
Areas where pressure is highest under the foot
Load progression
How pressure moves from heel to toe during walking
Timing & force patterns
How long and how strongly different parts of the foot are loaded
Left vs right comparison
Differences between feet that may affect comfort or stability
Inside footwear
Assessment occurs inside real shoes, not barefoot only
Why This Matters
Understanding how pressure is distributed inside your shoes provides information that clinical observation alone cannot capture. This helps us make better-informed decisions about your care.
- Identifies pressure areas that may contribute to pain, instability, or skin risk
- Helps explain why footwear feels uncomfortable or unsafe
- Guides orthotic design and footwear selection
- Provides objective information to support clinical decisions
In-shoe Pressure Mapping for Diabetes & High-Risk Feet
For people with diabetes or other conditions affecting foot health, elevated plantar pressure can increase the risk of skin breakdown and ulceration.
- Helps identify areas of elevated plantar pressure
- Used clinically to guide pressure offloading strategies
- Supports prevention-focused care for people at risk of skin breakdown
- Useful alongside regular podiatry and medical care
Important: This assessment supports care planning but does not replace medical treatment. Active ulcers or infections require urgent medical attention.
In-shoe Pressure Mapping for NDIS Participants
In-shoe pressure mapping provides objective information about how your feet load during everyday walking. This can support decision-making around:
We provide clear explanations suitable for participants, carers, and support coordinators. A plain-language summary can be provided for your care team to support documentation and clinical justification.
Note: Assessment outcomes support clinical justification but funding approval remains at the discretion of the NDIA.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
We fit thin pressure-sensing insoles into your shoes
You walk as normal while we collect data
We review the results with you using clear visuals
We discuss next steps (footwear, orthoses, or adjustments)
Comfortable and non-invasive. Appointments typically take 30–45 minutes.