A few articles concerning Heel Lifts
These selected articles address issues of leg length discrepancies and the use of lifts for compensation of leg deficiency, as well as other therapeutic and sports uses of heel lifts.
Dr. Arthur Gross, is a consultant to G&W Heel Lift Inc, and a recognized authority on the biomechanical effects of leg length differences and how it relates to human biomechanics. He has published articles and training material on the treatment of chronic back pain as a result of leg length inequality. He is also a past Instructor at Logan University (2003-2017) concerning altered biomechanics as a result of leg deficiency.
Dr. Gross writes a blog about Heel Lifts and related research. You can subscribe via
or read an article.
At ClearlyAdjustable.com:
Dr. Arthur Gross, is a consultant to G&W Heel Lift Inc, and a recognized authority on the biomechanical effects of leg length differences and how it relates to human biomechanics. He has published articles and training material on the treatment of chronic back pain as a result of leg length inequality. He is also a past Instructor at Logan University (2003-2017) concerning altered biomechanics as a result of leg deficiency.
- Leg Length Inequality and Low Back Pain - the relationship between differing leg lengths and chronic lower back pain.
- Heel Lift Use - notes on the use of heel lifts for biomechanical bracing of the lower spine.
- Why, When, and How to Determine Whether You Should Use Heel Lifts - clinical advice on diagnosing and measuring leg length discrepancy.
- Determining your need for a Heel Lift -Things to be aware of when evaluating for leg deficiency.
Dr. Gross writes a blog about Heel Lifts and related research. You can subscribe via
or read an article.
At ClearlyAdjustable.com:
- Heel Lifts and Shoe Lifts - a Product Selection Guide - choosing the best heel lift products to meet your needs.
- Common Side Effects of Using Heel Lifts and Shoe Lifts - Can heel lifts cause problems?
- Heel Lifts for Sports and Athletic shoes - suggestions for heel lifts used in any athletic shoes.
- Leg Length Discrepancy and Heel Lifts - using heel lifts to compensate for mild leg length differences.
- Achilles Tendon Treatment Using Heel Lifts - selecting and using heel lifts to reduce Achilles' tendon strain.
- Heel Lift Use for Prosthetic and Rehabilitation Needs - suggestions for rehab uses of heel lifts, and for fine-tuning the fit of lower limb prostheses and shoes.
- Off-The-Shelf Shoe Inserts More Effective Than Custom-Made Ones - Doctor's Guide, 1996. Our PQ Premium heel cups are very similar to the Bauerfeind Viscospot mentioned.
- A recent study of indirect/direct comparison of measuring for leg length differences.- J Rheumatol. 2014 Aug;41(8):1689-94. doi: 10.3899/jrheum.131089. Epub 2014 Jul 15. Our Leg Inequality Measuring Pad can help determine the amount of leg length difference.
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