Understanding Leg Length Discrepancy After Hip Surgery
When it comes to our bodies, no two parts are perfectly identical. This uniqueness applies to our limbs as well. Variations in arm and leg lengths are common, influenced by factors such as bone length, soft-tissue structure, and pelvic anatomy. Add to this the impact of conditions like arthritis, scoliosis, hip dysplasia, degenerative discs, or…
The Effect of Leg Length Disparity on Athletic Performance and How to Improve It?
Leg length disparity (LLD), a condition where one leg is shorter than the other, can significantly impact an individual’s physical performance. For athletes, who rely on precise balance, strength, and coordination, even a small discrepancy can lead to inefficiencies in movement, increased risk of injury, and reduced performance. Understanding the effects of LLD and how…
The Advantages of Using Custom Orthotics– It’s Not Just About Foot Pain
Some people are born with perfect feet, while others are not. Even if you are born with healthy feet, you never know when life will take a turn for the worse and you will injure your feet. Certain shoe styles, medical conditions like diabetes, and even healthy-for-you sports can cause foot imperfections that cause pain…
Is It Necessary to Wear Orthopedic Shoes?
People often associate “orthopedic shoes” with the unstylish shoes they’ve seen somewhere. However, the term “orthopedic shoes” refers to a wide range of footwear, from over-the-counter to custom, and from sneakers to dress shoes, all of which are intended to help people with a variety of foot conditions. Orthopedic shoes, thankfully, have evolved from clunky,…
Shoe Lifts or Leg Lengthening Surgery? What is Better?
Leg Length Discrepancy(LLD) is a situation where the length of one leg is slightly different from the other leg. This could be a birth defect or it could happen because of any bone-related disease or injury. To well address this challenge, most orthopedic doctors prefer shoe inserts to surgery. The patient is recommended heel inserts…
Orthopedic Shoe Lifts: A Non-Surgical Way of Treating Leg Length Discrepancy
The advancement in the health industry is touching new heights every day and empowers surgeons with new tools and technologies to execute complex surgical processes quickly and easily. Leg length discrepancy (LLD) is not an exclusion either. But before submitting someone to the operation table, there is a non-invasive solution called shoe lift modification that…
A Journey of Resilience: Larry’s Story and How American Heelers Made a Difference
Larry’s story begins in 1973 with an event that changed his life forever: a devastating motorcycle accident in Richmond, VA. At just 19 years old, he suffered severe injuries that would test his resilience and shape the rest of his life. His left femur was shattered, resulting in a comminuted fracture eight inches below the…
Orthopedic Shoe Lifts: Promoting Good Health and Well-Being for People with Leg Length Discrepancies
There are over 50% of people in the world born with some degree of Leg Length Discrepancies(LLD) but the small differences don’t cause any problem. A smaller cohort of them are having differences above 2cm or ⅝” which greatly affects their well-being and quality of life. LLD is not always from birth or congenital, there…
Understand The Causes, Types, Effects, And Remedies For Leg Length Discrepancy
Don’t think that it is yet another cooked up story just to grab your attention. But no!! Just take a pause and think if your feet could talk, what would they speak to you? Your primary mode of transport takes a lot of pressure day in and day out and keeps going on. But too…