I got the same lift on Amazon for my 12 year old son. We've guessed that he has about a 5-6mm discrepancy by examining his hips and the crease on the back of his knees, and he also has flat feet(some arch when on tip toes). We have an appointment in a few weeks with his PCP to be referred to a specialist, so we can get a more definite idea of what we're dealing with. But I wanted to do something right away so I ordered this product. He has an awkward gait, difficulty/stiffness when running, pain in his knees, hip, and often his back back.. he is teased daily by kids at school and he communicated to them that he can't help how his body is, that he has one leg that is a little shorter than the other.. so of course the bullies have started hitting him in the legs with the bags of volleyballs, soccerballs, etc 😢... we put the lift in his shoe(under the padding) about a week ago and we both have noticed positive difference. He said it feels much more comfortable while walking and running, and I see his legs moving more symmetrically when he is walking around. What a relief! I just want him to have a better quality life, personally, physically and socially. Thanks for your video!
10 months later? How’s it going with your son’s heel lift? I hope school has been kinder this year. Jr. high can be brutal. His great personality will get him through it. I bet physical therapy would provide some really good help for him too. Stretching and strengthening here and there can impact gait too. Blessings!!!
Your videos are very interesting and helpful, is it possible if you could start a series showing the processes of the various clinical assessments in Podiatry e.g. vascular, neurological etc.?
Would it be better to have a heel lift similar to the one you've shown or to use a full length one if being used with a current shoe insole? Thanks for the great information in your video.
Usually a full length works more efficiently. A heel lift only ends up lifting the heel which in turn plantar flexes the ankle - something that may not always be advantageous. It depends on the situation. The problem is finding a full length lift that is made of a material that won't compress with weight bearing. I usually have to order my full length lifts from a vendor and they are not available to the general public over the counter.
Thank you for the video! My orthopedist suggested a 1 cm lift. I've had achilles issues with a 1/4th inch heel lift and was wondering about a full foot lift. For a full length lift, would cutting the lift at the metatarsal area before my toes potentially cause issues with that area, like saggital plane blockade?
I typically run a full length lift under the entire insole of the shoe - the main detriment to that ends up being less room in the toe box. Ask your orthopod about that option.
What should you do if your discrepancy is closer to 2 cm? Those lifts max out at 0.9 cm (3/8 in) and many are of the wrong material that don't correspond to the cushion you would get in the other shoe without the lift and therefore cause other back issues.
@@sagar9060 Yes, anatomical. Not sure if I visibly limp. Have had so many back injuries and knee pain over time that it's quite painful. I don't feel even for sure, even with lifts and buildup.
@@Jose-sy1je ohh. Is your discrepancy through birth or did you face any fracture? The shortness is in femur or tibia? Did consult any orthopedic surgeons? Surgeons don't treat any LLD below 2cm. But, if it's hurting you then it can be re evaluated.
@@sagar9060 it's from birth and the discrepancy is in femur and tibia. Combined it's close to 2 cm. I would like to get surgery, but nobody ever refers me for it. The leg length discrepancy has been established via x-rays and is very visible.
@@Jose-sy1je how old are you? If the LLD is below 2cm. and is causing you any issues, it's corrected with a shoe lift. Any significant LLD of >2cm is referred for surgery.
