2D MOVEMENT SCANS brings new cutting-edge technology to The Physiotherapy Clinics. The software produces a 2D model or avatar of your body providing accurate and detailed information of about your posture, balance and the way you move.
2D Movement & Posture Scans
Our cutting edge 2D scans are beneficial for everyone wanting to improve their posture, balance and movement, and reduce unnecessary aches and pains.
Many common ailments like back pain, joint stiffness and muscle soreness stem from poor posture. So regardless of your background, whether retired, work long sedentary hours or an elite athlete, movement and posture scans will help identify asymmetries. 2D scans only take 6 minutes to complete using a smartphone and our unique software, and can be carried out in the comfort of your own home. 3D scans are mainly for organisations as part of their staff health programme, click here for more details.
2D scans produce a biomechanical profile, or blueprint, detailing accurate data of your posture, balance, coordination and movement. Once we receive your scan results, one of our experienced physiotherapists will review the data and create a detailed report. This will show the results along with any recommendations along with a suitable exercise plan to help you to move better, improve your balance and reduce any pain or stiffness. You will receive your report along with advice and exercise plan within 48 hours. Further 2D scans are comparable side by side to show progress.
Many of our patients prefer to complete a scan prior to their physiotherapy appointment which provides the physiotherapist with greater information about the way you move. Alternatively, you may like to have a more in-depth online video consultation with the Physiotherapist who completed your report. If you would like to do this, call us on 0131 218 3000 to make an appointment.
Your questions answered
Why have a 2D scan?
9.5 million work days are lost each year in the UK due to musculoskeletal conditions, and 2.8 million people suffer from chronic back pain. Moving well is the key to wellness and a quality lifestyle. With an injury, pain or stiffness, we develop subconscious compensation strategies that shift our postural alignment and affect the way we move. Postural asymmetries can also occur from the way we sit or stand or from sporting activities that are repetitive like running, cycling and even walking. An old knee or ankle injury can manifest itself years later as pain, for example in the hip, low back, shoulder or neck. Correcting these imbalances is crucial to reducing pain and moving better, standing taller, avoiding injury, recovering faster as well as fine tuning balance and performance.
Would a 2D scan help me?
2D scanning is helpful for everyone. Athletes of all levels from weekend warriors to professionals will benefit from assessing and improving the way they move to help improve their performance and reduce the risk of injuries. People at work can sit or stand for lengthy periods causing altered postural alignment resulting in discomfort, pain or excessive stiffness. As we get older, our balance can decline increasing the risk of a fall. Having a 2D scan when you are feeling great is also worthwhile to help fine tune your movement which may prevent the onset of problems years later.
Does having a 2D scan mean I will need physiotherapy treatment?
No, and this is another reason the 2D scans are so useful. After your scan, one of our experienced physiotherapists will assess your scan, like a Radiologist will review an x-ray, and produce a report which is sent to you along with advice and recommendations. Quite often, we only recommend small changes and maybe a couple of exercises which are sufficient to put you back on track. However, some patients require a more detailed approach and require physiotherapy treatment.
What should I do next if I am thinking about having a scan?
To arrange a 2D scan, click here to take you the payment page. Once you have paid you will be provided with a link to the software which you can upload on your phone
Will you provide a generic programme after my scan?
No, every programme is individualised. As with our physiotherapy service, we focus on providing bespoke and individualised programmes and advice. We are all different, and no two scan results will be the same, so we will focus on what advice, treatment and exercise plan is right for you.