The causes of a leg length discrepancy, even the most common ones, are numerous and varied. The discrepancy can result from an injury, such as in a fracture that damages the cells responsible for growth of the bone, while the corresponding bone on the other leg grows normally. Some fractures can also lead to overgrowth of bone during the healing process, resulting in a longer than normal bone.
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A bad shoe is the reason behind your aching leg and heel. Our feet and legs are complicated as we spend lots of time expecting a lot out of them and putting our whole body weight on it. Better shoes can make your feet and legs a lot stronger and better in the long term. Considering these, American Heelers has come up with new design shoes that are Orthopedic Shoes.
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Our bodies are complicated things. Our feet and legs are especially complicated and complex as we spend a lot of our lives expecting a lot out of them. Whether you know it or not, orthopedic shoes can make your body a lot stronger and better in the long term. Here’s all you want to know about how orthopedic shoes can change your life.

American Heelers have modified thousands of shoes and we can effectively perform the shoe lift elevation on any shoe you like. The average shoe lift size they modify is approximately 5/8″ which only adds a couple ounces of weight to the shoe. However very often we have to modify shoes 2, 3 and even 4″! On shoe lift elevations of that larger thickness it is even more important to select shoes which are lighter weight and more flexible because the additional sole makes the shoe weigh a little more and lose some flexibility.

We walk on our feet every single day, so they take a lot of wear and tear. Some people wear and swear by insoles for their shoes on a daily basis, whereas others think that they are nothing more than a waste of time and money. So, what’s the verdict? Are they worth the money to spend or are they just “if you want them” accessories? Let’s take a look.

If you’ve discovered that you have Leg Length Discrepancy (LLD) to the point where it is considered “significant”– aka, needs some sort of treatment to help you live comfortably, you may be wondering whether or not a heel lift is the best option. After all, orthotics like this cost a pretty penny and how can something so…low tech be so helpful? There’s a lot going for it, it turns out! 

What are Orthotics?

There are primarily two different types of foot support you can adopt to get rid of pain or feel more comfortable.

There are a few who are born with feet with the perfect shape or neutral shape. Their foot is neutral enough that they actually don’t need any type of additional support to help it to hold its shape. They can use all common types of shoes to walk comfortably and carry the load of the body. But what about the majority of the people with defective foot sizes. Many times, you can’t mark the difference just by looking at it but medically they need orthotic shoes to correct the foot related issues and prevent any future pain or injury.