Welcome to the Foot Mechanic! We are a Colorado-based company that specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of lower extremity pain and injuries related to overuse and biomechanical abnormalities. Nearly all of us have some sort of “biomechanical abnormality”. Put more simply, we all tend to move in a way that it is not ideal, and over time this can put stress on various parts of our body – bones, joints, muscles, tendons – which ultimately may cause pain and possible injury.
Our mission is to help our clients clearly understand the biomechanical cause of their back, hip, knee, ankle and foot pain, and to provide customized recommendations regarding prevention and treatment. We firmly believe that the majority of pain and injuries can be addressed by modifying an individual’s biomechanics to be more in line with what is considered ideal.
The Foot Mechanic is unique in that we use a Sports Medicine-based, multi-disciplinary approach to evaluating, diagnosing, and treating lower extremity pain and injuries. All of our Foot Mechanics are certified Physical Therapists who combine a traditional orthopedic evaluation with digital video and dynamic force plate analysis. This approach allows us to capture an extremely accurate view as to the structure of your lower extremities, how you move, and how your weight is dynamically distributed.. This information is used to diagnosis your unique problem, and where appropriate, prescribe a Custom Orthotic to treat your pain or injury.
Our goal is to eliminate your pain, help heal your injury, and allow you to comfortably perform whatever activities you may enjoy.. To that end, we follow up with each and every client at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months to ensure that your Custom Orthotic is having the desired effect. And of course, we are available at any time to answer questions or make adjustments.
Take a moment to learn more about what may be causing your particular problem, our evaluation process, and what a few of our satisfied clients have to say, then schedule an appointment to receive your custom evaluation – we guarantee that you will not be disappointed!
Wishing you good health, the Foot Mechanic Team.
“Having benefited from Dr. Purdom’s expert and correct diagnosis my knee/hip pain have diminished to the point I am now able to run 20 – 25 miles/week. His biomechanical assessment tools and solid advise are unmatched in today's field of orthodics. You can remain confident his comprehensive approach will ensure optimum results.”
-Darryl Miller, ATC, CSCS
Director of Sports Medicine- Denver Public Schools
Trainer- USA Olympic Wrestling Team
"Dr. Purdom has been very helpful with some unique problems that a few of our figure skating students have experienced. His service has been invaluable for determining what the mechanical problems have been and how to correct them. We have had several people custom fitted for orthotics with Brett and all have been happy with the personal service and results from his insight and experience."
-Amy and Billy Schneider
Figure Skating Coaches at the South Suburban Ice Arena
"The Foot Mechanic utilizes state of the art Biomechanical Assessment Sequences, assuring a custom fit for each patient that he works with, whether it be an elite Division I athlete or a weekend warrior. Dr. Purdom’s customer service and the quality of his finished product are second to none."
-Erik Rasmussen, M.A., A.T.,C
Assistant Athletic Trainer at the University of Minnesota