The Use Of Heel Lifts and Custom Orthotics In Reducing Self-Reported Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Scores

James Lipton; Jonah Flowers-Johnson; Melissa T Bunnell; Letitia Carter

The Use Of Heel Lifts and Custom Orthotics In Reducing Self-Reported Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Scores

James Lipton, Jonah Flowers-Johnson, Melissa T Bunnell, Letitia Carter

Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (PCOM)

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Abstract

Musculoskeletal pain can be due to postural asymmetry, which can result from gait dysfunction and an unleveled sacral base. This study is a retrospective review and statistical analysis of data collected from one hundred and twenty-three individuals who were treated by using temporary heel lifts which were subsequently incorporated into custom orthotics in order to correct gait, level the sacral base, and move toward postural symmetry. These individuals reported statistically significant partial or complete reductions in their self-reported pain scores post-treatment.

Original language	American English
Journal	AAO Journal
Volume	19
State	Published - 2009

Keywords

Orthotics
heel lifts
leg length inequality
low back pain
sacral base unleveling

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences
Osteopathic Medicine and Osteopathy

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