Leg length discrepancy

B Gurney - Gait & posture, 2002 - Elsevier
The role of leg length discrepancy (LLD) both as a biomechanical impediment and a
predisposing factor for associated musculoskeletal disorders has been a source of …

[HTML][HTML] Anatomic and functional leg-length inequality: a review and recommendation for clinical decision-making. Part I, anatomic leg-length inequality: prevalence …

GA Knutson - Chiropractic & osteopathy, 2005 - Springer
Background Leg-length inequality is most often divided into two groups: anatomic and
functional. Part I of this review analyses data collected on anatomic leg-length inequality …

Methods for assessing leg length discrepancy

S Sabharwal, A Kumar - Clinical Orthopaedics and Related …, 2008 - journals.lww.com
The use of accurate and reliable clinical and imaging modalities for quantifying leg-length
discrepancy (LLD) is vital for planning appropriate treatment. While there are several …

Effects of limb-length discrepancy on gait economy and lower-extremity muscle activity in older adults

B Gurney, C Mermier, R Robergs, A Gibson, D Rivero - JBJS, 2001 - journals.lww.com
Background: The amount of limb-length discrepancy necessary to adversely affect gait
parameters in older adults is unknown, with information being largely anecdotal. This …

Limb length inequality: clinical implications for assessment and intervention

RJ Brady, JB Dean, TM Skinner, MT Gross - Journal of Orthopaedic & …, 2003 - jospt.org
The purpose of this paper is to review relevant literature concerning limb length inequalities
in adults and to make recommendations for assessment and intervention based on the …

Leg-length discrepancy after total hip arthroplasty

CR Clark, HD Huddleston, EP Schoch III… - JAAOS-Journal of the …, 2006 - journals.lww.com
Leg-length discrepancy after total hip arthroplasty can pose a substantial problem for the
orthopaedic surgeon. Such discrepancy has been associated with complications including …

Conservative correction of leg-length discrepancies of 10mm or less for the relief of chronic low back pain

R Defrin, SB Benyamin, RD Aldubi, CG Pick - Archives of physical …, 2005 - Elsevier
Defrin R, Ben Benyamin S, Aldubi RD, Pick CG. Conservative correction of leg-length
discrepancies of 10mm or less for the relief of chronic low back pain. OBJECTIVE: To study …

[HTML][HTML] Review of methods used by chiropractors to determine the site for applying manipulation

JJ Triano, B Budgell, A Bagnulo, B Roffey… - Chiropractic & manual …, 2013 - Springer
Background With the development of increasing evidence for the use of manipulation in the
management of musculoskeletal conditions, there is growing interest in identifying the …

[PDF][PDF] Posture, flexibility and grip strength in horse riders

SJ Hobbs, J Baxter, L Broom, LA Rossell… - Journal of human …, 2014 - sciendo.com
Since the ability to train the horse to be ambidextrous is considered highly desirable, rider
asymmetry is recognized as a negative trait. Acquired postural and functional asymmetry …

Gait parameters and muscle activation patterns at 3, 6 and 12 months after total hip arthroplasty

V Agostini, D Ganio, K Facchin, L Cane… - The Journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
Gait analysis was performed on 20 patients with unilateral hip prosthesis (3, 6 and 12
months post-operatively) and 20 controls to investigate their gait characteristics and muscle …