Do I Need a Heel Lift? Understanding Leg Length Differences
If you’ve ever been told that one of your legs is longer than the other, you’re not alone. Many people have a leg length discrepancy (LLD), and in most cases, it’s small and causes no issues. But when the difference becomes significant—or starts causing discomfort—it may be time to consider a heel lift. At Stride […]
Heel Lifts & Leg Length Differences: What You Need to Know
By Roberta Nole, PT, CPed Founder, Stride Orthotic & Pedorthic Center Leg length differences are more common than most people realize. For some, they go unnoticed. For others, they can quietly contribute to back pain, hip discomfort, knee issues, or an altered walking pattern. If you’ve been told you have a leg length discrepancy (LLD), […]
Pediatric Myth Busters
There is a lot of debate in the literature as to whether to treat the asymptomatic (or symptomatic for that matter) pediatric flat foot with foot orthoses. What I have come to accept after 25 years of experience in the fields of pedorthics, biomechanics, and physical therapy, is that when it comes to managing pediatric […]
Management of the Adolescent Athlete by Foot Type
In this installment of our educational series, Roberta Nole review’s 6 functional foot types, in relation to structure and functional gait, common injuries to each, sport risk concerns, and physical management including orthotic recommendations. This article is available for Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit. One of the most commonly injured parts of the body in […]
Clinical Assessment & Orthotic Recommendations for the Cavus Foot
The scope of this article will review the etiology of a cavus foot, structural concerns, common signs and symptoms, gait implications, and discuss orthotic specifications that can help to minimize risk of injury and other postural concerns associated with the cavus foot. This article is available for Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit. The cavus foot-type […]
