Leg length discrepancy is the result of natural and accidental causes. Some people are born with it. Others grow into a discrepancy after breaking a Fibula or other bones and the legs grow at different rates. Shoe lifts are a good solution.
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Shoe Lifts for Leg Length Differences: How it Works?
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3. A huge number of people throughout the world have a measurable leg
length difference. A few of them do not feel any difference or problem as
the difference is minor. But, some people do suffer from various effects
like, knee pain, foot problems, hip pain, etc. In such cases, shoe lifts are
an ideal option to level both legs. People love to order
customized orthopedic shoes for leg length discrepancies, as the
length difference varies from person to person.
4. Uneven Growth
If bone broken during growth period
Surgery effect, etc.
So, the complete diagnosis and treatment depends on
the medical history and evaluation. A wide array of in-
shoe heel elevating products are available in the market
that can be used for personal needs and shoe lift is also
another process where, height is added to a shoe bottom
by using a shoe wedge.
5. Shoe lifts for leg length differences are commonly applied to the
shorter leg that is one shoe either left or right.
It makes both shoes fit and feel comfortable.
The same elevation is added for all shoes including house-slippers, flip-
flops and other occasion shoes.
In a pair of shoes, the style and fit are affected by the amount of lift
height.
6. If there is the need of 12mm lift, it is done by adding full-foot lift either
from inside or outside.
Normally, the lift is done slowly about 2-3 mm every week in order to
adapt the change. It allows the body to adjust with the shoe.
It is recommended to fix the ideal height after experimenting over a
long period of time.
Sometimes it happens that, when the body is accustomed to the
imbalance, changes in height create new problems in the body.
7. In case of recent changes like, difference generated by surgery or any
child's growth, the shoe lift works better and helps in minimizing the
adaptive changes within a shorter period.
Shoe lift is completely a personal decision. But, it is recommended
that, health care professionals should be involved in the complete
diagnostic process for better evaluation and effective monitoring of the
lifting process.
8. However, the changes should be done before feeling any pain and
trouble in other parts of your body. Even a small difference in leg
length can bring a huge amount of pain in various parts of the body. If
you are not sure about the shoe, then go for customize options and try
to bring your own shoe that has the proper changes.
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