Harris Mat Analysis
A simple ink-mat footprint test that shows the high-pressure areas under your feet, in India.
Harris mat analysis in India is a simple, low-cost footprint test in which you step on an inked mat so that areas of higher pressure print darker, revealing the parts of the diabetic foot most at risk of callus and ulcer formation. At Elegance Diabetic Foot & Ulcer Clinic (EDFC) it is carried out by Dr. Ashutosh Shah and our team in Surat, Gujarat and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
Why Harris Mat Analysis Matters
Diabetic ulcers form where pressure concentrates, but numb feet cannot warn you. A Harris mat gives an instant, low-cost picture of these pressure points and of your arch type. The IWGDF 2023 guidelines highlight high plantar pressure as a key cause of foot ulcers, and footprint testing is a practical way to detect it.
How Harris Mat Analysis Is Done
- An ink-coated mat is placed under a sheet of paper.
- You step and walk over it in your normal way.
- Higher-pressure areas leave darker, denser ink marks.
- The pattern shows pressure points, arch height and how weight is spread.
- The test is quick, painless and uses no electricity or radiation.
For a detailed digital picture it is often paired with a pedobarogram or computerised foot pressure mapping.
Who Should Get Harris Mat Analysis
- Diabetics with recurring calluses or a healed foot ulcer.
- People with flat feet, high arches or foot deformity.
- Anyone being fitted for insoles or therapeutic footwear.
- Patients needing an affordable first-line pressure check.
Why Choose EDFC and Dr. Ashutosh Shah
EDFC is India’s first chain of clinics dedicated to diabetic foot care, and it uses the right test for each patient, from a simple Harris mat to advanced mapping. Results feed straight into your footwear assessment and offloading plan.
What Happens After the Test
High-pressure areas are offloaded with insoles or footwear and monitored through ongoing preventive diabetic foot care. The footprint also serves as a simple record to compare against at future visits.
Book Your Harris Mat Analysis
Get a quick, affordable read on your foot pressure. Message us on WhatsApp (+91 83205 00350) or book a consultation with Dr. Shah in Surat or Vizianagaram.
This page is educational and does not replace an in-person assessment. Please consult a qualified specialist about any callus, deformity or foot change.