Our Clients
The Foot Mechanic has prescribed well over 4,000 pair of custom orthotics, Our clients include, but are not limited to:
- The University of Colorado Buffalo Athletic Teams
- Colorado State University Athletic Teams
- The University of Denver Pioneer Athletic Teams
- The University of Kentucky Basketball Programs
- The Loveland Ski Team
The Foot Mechanic also provides services to individuals from ages 8 to 80 who participate in about every athletic endeavor imaginable.
"I am writing regarding the treatment benefits of Brett Purdom at The Foot Mechanic. Our office has used him frequently not only for orthotic evaluation, but also because of his ability to address the entire kinetic chain involving the lower extremities and gait. He utilized video treadmill analysis to slow down and analyze more specifically functional deficits that may be apparent in a client’s gait, thus allowing him to make a more educated evaluation of the biomechanics involved. This, along with weight bearing computerized analysis, allows a better product for any necessary orthotic. This form of analysis can also aid in addressing functional weakness that a client may have throughout the kinetic chain, and can therefore help us to guide therapy in a more productive way.
I also appreciate his prompt evaluation and follow up communication regarding his assessment of potential gait abnormalities. I would continue to recommend him for evaluation of lower extremity abnormalities and the need for orthotics and therapeutic treatment."
Jill Castro, M.D.
Board Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Colorado Rehab and Occupational Medicine
University of Denver
"The Foot Mechanic has revolutionized the orthotic products available to our collegiate and elite athletes. The one-on-one attention allows for every specific detail to be met with precision and care. It provides our athletes the most comprehensive Biomechanical Assessment Sequence which assists in the injury prevention and rehabilitation process. This truly sets the Foot Mechanic above any other companies we’ve used previously. I would highly recommend the Foot Mechanic to athletes of all abilities."
Julie Campbell, M.Ed., ATC
Director of Sports Medicine at the University of Denver
Being at the Division 1 level of NCAA athletics and having athletes compete nationally for championships, it is important for me to make sure that my athletes are receiving only the highest of quality products. Dr. Purdom, i.e. The Foot Mechanic, is dedicated to making an excellent orthotic. He makes sure that our athlete’s understand exactly what is structurally and functionally happening with his evaluation. His video analysis shows functionally what the individual is experiencing. His force plate analysis not only shows how the foot is being loaded, but shows structurally where the individual is loading the foot. His evaluation process goes far and beyond that of the simple “casting” or “taking an impression” that most practitioners use. Dr. Purdom’s evaluation is unlike anything that I’ve seen before. I continue to use The Foot Mechanic as the only source for orthotics because of his dedication to having the individual not only happy with his product, but also because of his desire to have the individual understand exactly what is happening.
Aaron Leu, MA, ATC
Associate Director of Sports Medicine
Hockey Trainer
University of Minnesota
"While I was at the University of Denver, the Foot Mechanic was an invaluable resource for our staff and student-athletes. He 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. Brett’s customer service and the quality of his finished product are second to none. Give him a try and I’m certain that you won’t be disappointed!"
Erik Rasmussen, M.A., A.T.,C
Assistant Athletic Trainer at the University of Minnesota
"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
Denver Public Schools
“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
Head Athletic Trainer for Denver Public Schools