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Effects of Limb Length Discrepancy on Spinal Motion During Gait

Discussion in 'Podiatry Arena' started by Admin, Feb 2, 2025.

  1. Admin

    Admin Administrator Staff Member

    There was a study in Japan to evaluate the effect of limb length discrepancy on the changes in curvature of the normal spine during gait.

    The researchers raised the heel of healthy volunteers to simulate limb length inequality. Their results showed an asymmetrical lateral bending motion during heel raising gait as compensation for the leg length discrepancy. Lateral bending of the thoracic...

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