1. Visit us: www.orthopedicshoelift.com 2. 2014 American Heelers - All rights reserved Company Overview Providing shoe modification and lifting to those with a leg length inequality. American Heelers modifies all shoe brands and styles through the mail in 10 days or less. Possible reasons clients have a leg length difference is hip surgery, leg fracture, polio, accident, and many more. We have customers in every state and over 20 countries around the world who use our convenient mail in service to send and receive their shoes modified. It is easier to fix a shoe than a foot. To provide a cost effective, timely, and quality solution for those seeking orthopedic shoe modifications for the North American market. Our Mission 3. 2014 American Heelers - All rights reserved Just like physical attributes, discrepancies also differs between person to person. What suits one individual perfectly, may not fit to another. Out of various anatomical discrepancies such as limb, leg, hand, etc, leg length discrepancy is the most common among all. 4. 2014 American Heelers - All rights reserved What is leg length discrepancy ? Leg length discrepancy/unequal leg length is sighted when the legs have different lengths, means one leg is anatomically shorter than the other. Encountered on a daily basis, they are the root of many hip, knee, foot and spinal problems. So, adjusting a heel lift inside your shoes can help solving this problem for those who endure severe foot pain while wearing shoes for a longer time. What is a heel lift ? Usually known as shoe inserts, the heel lifts are used as therapy for treating leg length discrepancies. Here the lifts are added to the inside or outside of the shoe, which reduces your pain and torment and sometimes even makes the pain vanish altogether while wearing the shoes. Usage of these lifts work greatly for those, who want to increase their height too. 5. 2014 American Heelers - All rights reserved How are leg length discrepancies treated ? Treating leg length discrepancy depends on the amount of difference and causes, if known. Generally, treatment is not recommended if the length discrepancy is found to be 2 cm or less. But if it exceeds more than 2 cm, then possible treatment options recommended are: heel lift, physical therapy and surgery to shorten the longer leg or lengthen the shorter leg. But heel lift for leg length discrepancy is the most used and fruitful treatment among all. 6. 2014 American Heelers - All rights reserved Treating leg length discrepancy using Heel Lifts : The heel lifts are mostly required for the shorter leg with the discrepancy. The lifts added, heightens your shoe to the same height as the other pair and makes you feel comfortable. It can be added to all the shoes that are worn regularly, including your house-slippers and flip-flops. Not more than 12mm of heel elevation can be used in a shoe. So, the maximum height required to be heightened in a shoe depends upon the fit of your shoes and foot size. If more than 10-12 mm of compensation is required, then extra height gets added to the external sole and heel of the shoe, rather than inside the shoe. This causes minimum stress in the foot and the lower leg. 7. 2014 American Heelers - All rights reserved Having adjustable shoe lifts are very much essential. If using heel lift for the very first time, then increase the height slowly. Add 2-3 mm lift each week to the shorter leg to allow your body to adapt to the changes. Adding of heel lifts should be done under the supervision of medical professionals who can suggest you the appropriate height for adding lifts to your shoes. If you found that a slight difference of 1-2 mm greatly improved your comfort and the other effects of leg length inequality, then increase the shoe lift slightly and check the results again after few days or weeks. An adjustable heel lift ends up making your foot less exhausted thereby bringing back the comfort to enjoy your life. Occurring due to a variety of anatomical and physiological conditions, anyone with hip, back, or leg pain should examine thoroughly whether leg length inequality is a factor in their condition or not. Because only a careful analysis can reveal its etiology. 8. 2014 American Heelers - All rights reserved Author's Bio : An adjustable heel lift ends up making your foot less exhausted thereby bringing back the comfort to enjoy your life. Occurring due to a variety of anatomical and physiological conditions, anyone with hip, back, or leg pain should examine thoroughly whether leg length inequality is a factor in their condition or not. Because only a careful analysis can reveal its etiology. 27309, Chagrin Blvd Cleveland, Ohio 44122 Phone :- +1 888-443-3537 Email :- info@americanheeler.com Contact me :- 9. 2014 American Heelers - All rights reserved https://www.facebook.com/shoelift http://www.pinterest.com/orthopedicshoe/ http://www.orthopedicshoelift.com/blog/ https://twitter.com/opedicshoelift