Peer-Reviewed Research 15 August 2025

Peer-Reviewed Research: Does Scanner Choice Matter for the Design of Foot Orthosis?

Peer-reviewed research published in Sensors (2025) compares 3D scanning systems to determine whether scanner choice affects the design and prescription of custom foot orthoses — with iOrthotics clinicians Scott Morrison and Dean Hartley as named authors.

Does Scanner Choice Matter for the Design of Foot Orthosis?

Published in: Sensors (Basel), 2025; 25(3):869

Authors: Chhikara K, Suresh S, Morrison S, Hartley D, Evans K, et al.

This peer-reviewed, open-access study evaluates whether the choice of 3D scanner affects the accuracy and consistency of foot orthotic design — a key question for clinics transitioning to digital capture workflows.

iOrthotics clinicians Scott Morrison and Dean Hartley are named authors on this research, conducted in partnership with QUT under our PhD sponsorship program.

Read the full paper on PubMed →

Badges: Peer-reviewed · Open Access

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