Directions for taking Photos:

Take all photos in JPEG format (high resolution /300 dpi).

It is important that the eight postural photos are taken without moving the camera (you will need to mount your camera on a tripod).

Do not changethe distance between you and the camera (you will need assistance).   

Make sure the camera is positioned so that your entire body is captured in each photo.  

Wear only your underwear. This allows me to visualize key anatomical markings.ype your paragraph here.

Second Series of Photos

Directions for taking Photos:

These photos will help me to analyze how your present insoles are affecting your body and posture.

The photos must be high resolution with no shadowing effects. In large part, the results of this analysis will determine what is necessary in order to successfully complete your proprioceptive therapy.  

For this reason, I suggest you use a professional photographer to take the following photos.

• Your feet must always be in the same relative position to one another when taking the postural photos (Step 1 below).

• To accomplish this, trace your insoles on a large piece of  cardboard or paper.  Then tape this cardboard or paper to the floor (hard floor, not carpeted). 

• Make sure your feet and insoles are within these tracings for all the postural photos.

• Make sure the distance between you and the camera is exactly the same for all the postural photos 

• Use a solid green or blue backdrop when taking the photos.   Follow the directions below implicitly.  Do not omit a step.

Step 1 - Postural Photos 1-8 

Frontal View, Photos 1-2

Photo 1 – Barefooted, 1st Series Insoles, No Socks

1. Walk around the room for several minutes barefooted. This is very important. It prevents any possible carry over (engramming) from the insoles.
2. Make sure the tracings on the cardboard/paper are facing straight ahead so that when you stand within the tracings, you are facing the camera.
3. Place your 1st Series within the tracings on the floor and stand on top of the insoles (no shoes, no socks)
4. Bend your knees slowly 5-6 times feeling your body's weight over the front part of your foot.
5. Relax, take a deep breath, do not try to hold your posture
6. Look straight ahead

Photo 2 – Barefooted, 2nd Series Insoles, No Socks

1. Walk around the room for several minutes barefooted. This is very important. It prevents any possible carry over (engramming) from the insoles.
2. Place your 2nd Series Insoles within the tracings on the floor
3. Stand on top of the insoles, barefooted (no socks)
4. Bend your knees slowly 5-6 times, feeling the insoles underneath your feet
5. Relax, take a deep breath, do not try to hold your posture
6. Look straight ahead
7. Take the Frontal View Photo

Posterior (Back) View, Photos 3-4

Photo 3 – Barefooted, 1st Series Insoles, No Socks

1. Walk around the room for several minutes barefooted. This is very important. It prevents any possible carry over (engramming) from the insoles.
2. Rotate the cardboard/paper so that when you stand within the tracings, your back is facing the camera. 
3. Place your 1st Series within the tracings on the floor and stand on top of the insoles (no shoes, no socks)
4. Bend your knees slowly 5-6 times feeling your body's weight over the front part of your foot.
5. Relax, take a deep breath, do not try to hold your posture
6. Look straight ahead
7. Take the Posterior View Photo

Photo 4 - Barefooted, 2nd Series Insoles, No Socks

1. Walk around the room for several minutes barefooted. This is very important. It prevents any possible carry over (engramming) from the insoles.
2. Place your 2nd Series Insoles within the tracings on the floor
3. Stand on top of the insoles, barefooted (no socks)
4. Bend your knees slowly 5-6 times, feeling the insoles underneath your feet
5. Relax, take a deep breath, do not try to hold your posture
6. Look straight ahead
7. Take the Posterior View Photo

Lateral View (Right Shoulder Closest to the Camera), Photos 5-6

Photo 5 - Barefooted, 1st Series Insoles, No Socks

1. Walk around the room for several minutes barefooted. This is very important. It prevents any possible carry over (engramming) from the insoles.
2. Rotate the cardboard/paper so that when you stand within the tracings, your right shoulder is nearest to the camera. 
3. Place your 1st Series within the tracings on the floor and stand on top of the insoles (no shoes, no socks)
4. Bend your knees slowly 5-6 times feeling your body's weight over the front part of your foot.
5. Relax, take a deep breath, do not try to hold your posture
6. Look straight ahead
7. Take the Lateral Rt View Photo

Photo 6 - Barefooted, 2nd Series Insoles, No Socks

1. Walk around the room for several minutes barefooted. This is very important. It prevents any possible carry over (engramming) from the insoles
2. Place your 2nd Series Insoles within the tracings on the floor
3. Stand on top of the insoles, barefooted (no socks)
4. Bend your knees slowly 5-6 times, feeling the insoles underneath your feet
5. Relax, take a deep breath, do not try to hold your posture
6. Look straight ahead
7. Take the Lateral Rt View Photo

Lateral View (Left Shoulder Closest to the Camera), Photos 7-8

Photo 7 - Barefooted, 1st Series Insoles, No Socks

1. Walk around the room for several minutes barefooted. This is very important. It prevents any possible carry over (engramming) from the insoles.
2. Rotate the cardboard/paper so that when you stand within the tracings, your left shoulder is nearest to the camera.  
3. Place your 1st Series within the tracings on the floor and stand on top of the insoles (no shoes, no socks)
4. Bend your knees slowly 5-6 times feeling your body's weight over the front part of your foot.
5. Relax, take a deep breath, do not try to hold your posture
6. Look straight ahead
7. Take the Lateral Lf View Photo

Photo 8 - Barefooted, 2nd Series Insoles, No Socks

• Walk around the room for several minutes barefooted. This is very important. It prevents any possible carry over (engramming) from the insoles.
• Place your 2nd Series Insoles within the tracings on the floor
• Stand on top of the insoles, barefooted (no socks)
• Bend your knees slowly 5-6 times, feeling the insoles underneath your feet
• Relax, take a deep breath, do not try to hold your posture
• Look straight ahead
• Take the Lateral Lf View Photo
  

Note:  In some cases, you will be instructed to take the above 8 postural photos using shoes.


Step 2 - Knee Bend Test (Photos 9- 12):  Make sure your feet are exactly within the tracings of the insoles, for each photo.

• Run the Knee Bend Test barefooted with 1st Series  Insoles (Photos 9 &10)
• Run the Knee Bend Test barefooted with 2nd Series Insoles (Photos 11&12)

Step 3 - Full Facial Photos (Photos 13-14).  

While standing, look straight into the camera.

Make sure the photos are sharp, both ears and pupils clearly visualized and not blurred.

Photo 13

1. Walk around the room for several minutes barefooted. This is very important. It prevents any possible carry over (engramming) from the insoles.  
2. Stand on top of your 1st Series Insoles.  Bend your knees 6-7 times to activate the proprioceptive signal.  Then, take a full face photo
   

Photo 14

1. Walk around the room for several minutes barefooted. This is very important. It prevents any possible carry over (engramming) from the insoles.   
2. Stand on top of your 2nd Series Insoles.  Bend your knees 6-7 times to activate the proprioceptive signal. Then, take a full face photo 

Carefully label the photos so I know which is which

Email all 14 photos to  ProfessorRothbart <at> gmail <dot> com 


Below is an example of a lateral left view taken standing barefooted on top of the proprioceptive insoles.  You must use a professional photographer to take these 14 photos.

Remember:

1. the photos are full body, foot to head  
2. the feet are in the same position in each photo  
3. the distance between you and the camera is the same in each photo
4. use a blue or green background
5. use dispersive lighting (umbrella)