If you swing your hips more than others, don’t like walking slow or hate standing in one position for too long because your body aches, you may have something uneven in the lower half of your body, this is known as leg length discrepancy (LLD). You might not know this but having unequal leg lengths is a common condition as it is estimated to affect 40-70% of the population and can occur in both children and adults. This should not come as much of surprise as we are all built differently, with different body types and structures. So, what is LLD and how can it be treated? THE TWO CLASSIFICATIONS OF LLD:
CATEGORIES OF LLD:
SYMPTOMS OF A LEG LENGTH DISCREPANCY:
LEG LENGTH DISCREPANCY IS ASSOCIATED WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS INCLUDING:
METHODS OF DIAGNOSING A LIMB LENGTH DISCREPANCY:
HOW CHIROPRACTORS CAN MANAGE YOUR LEG LENGTH DISCREPANCY:- The type of medical management depends on the severity of the discrepancy, the type of discrepancy and if the patient is symptomatic.
If you feel like you’re someone with a shorter leg or have any other musculoskeletal issues, please visit your local health care professional. If you are a local to health associates do not hesitate to ask or book in, we would be more than happy to help. REFERENCES
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Anneliese Ball Podiatrist Anneliese is at Health Associates as a Podiatrist working Monday and fortnightly Saturday. She holds both a Bachelor of Psychology and Podiatry. As a podiatrist she combines her proficient knowledge of human mechanics and ability to connect and engage with her patients to deliver outstanding clinical outcomes and an exceptional customer experience. Anneliese loves health and fitness and enjoys encouraging her patients to maximise their health. |
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