Postural Scanning

3D Postural Scanning with SCANECA

3D Postural Scanning at Functional Patterns Dublin

We are proud to be the first clinic in Ireland to offer 3D postural scanning using Scaneca, a next-generation, contact free system designed to give you the most up to date picture of where your body is currently at.

In one scan, SCANECA creates a detailed virtual copy of your body, performs a posture analysis, and allows you to detect postural issues before they become a problem.

SCANECA can also determine important values like weight, body fat percentage, BMI, fat-free mass index and basal metabolic rate. Visceral fat is analyzed using weight-to-hip and weight-to-height ratios.

What the scan does

In under 30 seconds, the scan:

• Creates a full 3D model of your body
• Measures symmetry and alignment
• Identifies weight-bearing bias and load distribution
• Determines values like weight, BMI and body fat
• Provides objective postural reference data

The result is the most comprehensive and powerful postural analysis available in Ireland.

Why this matters

Postural issues often build slowly over time. People start to feel that something in their body isn’t right but struggle to quantify why. This process removes the guesswork.

A 3D scan:

• Removes ambiguity
• Makes posture easy to understand
• Helps connect posture to pain and movement problems
• Allows meaningful comparison over time

Re-assessment & progress tracking

Postural change takes time, so reassessing is important to track progress. As well as being included in our initial assessment process existing clients can book Postural Reassessment Scans, allowing us to:

• Compare against your baseline
• Objectively measure change
• Refine your training and treatment plan

What’s included

Your assessment includes:

• 3D Postural Scan:
  A contact-free scan creating a full 3D model of your posture, symmetry, weight distribution and much more like BMI, body fat and visceral fat.
• Photo Posture Analysis:
  Used for documentation, reference, and comparison over time.
• Slow-Motion Gait Analysis:
  A detailed breakdown of how you walk, run, and load your body as you move.
• Clinical Interpretation:
  We explain what the findings mean and how they relate to your symptoms.
• Initial Corrective Training:
  You’ll begin training addressing key issues during the session.
• Take-Home Scan Report:
  A clear visual summary you can review in your own time.

“This is our most comprehensive assessment option. This full package utilises the SCANECA technology, our standard slow motion gait analysis, as well as an initial training session to get you started.”

This assessment is different

Observation alone can be useful, but objective data with expert interpretation is invaluable. By combining our expertise with objective postural data, we can:

• establish a clear starting point
• remove ambiguity and give clarity
• track change over time
• make reassessments measurable

Who this is for

This assessment is suited to people who:

• have ongoing or recurring pain
• feel their posture has deteriorated over time
• feel posture is impacting their sports
• have tried treatment before without lasting results
• want a structured, measurable approach