Diagnostics
you can understand
Before we start treatment, we look at how you stand, how you step and how you move. In 3D and without X-rays. We show you the result on screen and explain what it means.
Formetric 4D and Matscan – the only clinic in Brno
Three views of one body
Pain often starts somewhere other than where you feel it. That is why we look from three angles and put the results together.
How you moveThe physiotherapist's hands and eyes
The foundation no device can replace. We look at how you move and breathe, where muscles are tight and which joints are not cooperating.
- movement patterns and posture
- joint play and muscle tension
- breathing and trunk stability
How you standFormetric 4D
We project a light grid onto your back and a camera builds a 3D model of your spine from it. No X-rays, so measurements can safely be repeated – even in children.
- spinal curve and rotation in 3D
- muscle balance and imbalance
- scoliosis development over time
How you stepMatscan
A pressure plate you stand on or walk across. We see how you distribute your weight and which parts of your feet are overloaded.
- weight distribution left and right
- overloaded areas of the foot
- flat feet, unstable ankles
How light reads your back
Scroll down and walk through the examination just as you will see it at our clinic.
Light grid
Light stripes are projected onto your back and a camera reads its shape from how they bend – thousands of points in a few seconds. No X-rays, nothing hurts, so the examination is suitable for children too.
Muscle balance
Colours on your back show muscle balance and imbalance – where your body works symmetrically and where one side takes on more work than the other.
The spine in 3D
From the surface of your back we calculate a 3D model of the spine: its curve, the rotation of the vertebrae and the position of the pelvis. We go through it together on screen and explain what it means.
Measurements can be repeated and compared over time – you will see how your back changes during therapy.
No mysterious numbers
Results don't stay in the computer. We go through them with you and explain what they mean for your body and the next steps.
A footprint that tells more than your shoes
- 1Colours = pressureRed and yellow show the areas carrying the most load. This is where the foot works hardest and where overload often begins.
- 245 : 55The percentage of weight carried by the left and right leg. A large difference shows that the body is protecting one side.
- 3Shape of the printThe width and curve of the footprint show how the arch works – and whether the foot is collapsing inwards.
Diagnostics is not a one-off
In long-term care – scoliosis, for example – we measure regularly. You see whether the exercise is working, and we adjust the plan accordingly. Easier motivation than “just trust us”.
Formetric does not replace an X-ray from your doctor. But it helps us track changes between check-ups – without radiation.
Scoliosis stories and case studies →When it makes sense to get measured
- Scoliosis and poor posture in children
- Back and neck pain
- Flat feet, unstable ankles
- Overload in athletes
- After injury or surgery
- Checking how therapy works
You can also use diagnostics as part of regular individual physiotherapy – just ask your therapist. Children under 8 get a Matscan foot examination free of charge at their first visit.
“He explained everything – both before the measurement and the results afterwards.”
Consultation with a physiotherapist
+ Formetric 4D + Matscan
- initial clinical examination with a physiotherapist
- 3D scan of the spine and posture – Formetric 4D
- foot examination on the Matscan pressure plate
- explanation of results and a plan for next steps
What people ask
Is the examination safe for children?
Yes. Formetric works only with light, and Matscan is a plate you stand on. No radiation, nothing hurts, so measurements can be repeated without worry.
Does it replace an X-ray?
No. If your doctor needs an X-ray, Formetric can't replace it. But it is excellent for monitoring between check-ups – precisely because there is no radiation.
What should I bring?
Just any medical reports and X-rays you have. You don’t need special clothing – as always, we examine you in your underwear.
How long does it take?
Comprehensive diagnostics take one hour – including explaining the results and agreeing on next steps.