About the Many Uses of Heel Lifts

These selected articles address issues of leg length discrepancies and the use of lifts as compensation, as well as other therapeutic and sports uses of heel lifts.

Dr. Arthur Gross, consultant to G&W Heel Lift, is a recognized authority on the biomechanical effects of leg length differences, and has published articles and training material on the measurement and treatment of leg length inequality:

• 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.

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. 

Elsewhere On the Internet:
• 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.
• The validity of the prone leg check..., Rhodes, Mansfield, Bishop, Smith, Journal of Manipulative Physiological Therapy 1995.