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Heel soft tissue gradient test

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Left Foot

Right Foot

Long heel seat

Long heel seat

Normal heel seat

Normal heel seat

Short heel seat

Short heel seat

Method

This test is done with the customer sitting with the foot suspended.

  1. Ask the customer to stand up with both feet forward.
  2. Estimate the location of the highest point of the arch (the apex) relative to the middle of the arch (a ruler may be used if required).
  3. Assess whether the apex is Rear, Central or Forward to the middle of the arch and enter your observation.
  4. Repeat for the other foot.