scholarly journals Leg Length Discrepancy in College Students and Its Association with Low Back Pain: a Preliminary Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-18
Author(s):  
Ignatio Rika Haryono ◽  
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Melani Kawilarang ◽  
Nawanto Agung Prastowo ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Leg Length Discrepancy ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Length Discrepancy ◽  
Preliminary Study

scholarly journals Leg-length discrepancy is associated with low back pain among those who must stand while working

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Satu Rannisto ◽  
Annaleena Okuloff ◽  
Jukka Uitti ◽  
Markus Paananen ◽  
Pasi-Heikki Rannisto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Leg Length Discrepancy ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Length Discrepancy

scholarly journals Deconstructing Chronic Low Back Pain in the Older Adult—Step-by-Step Evidence and Expert-Based Recommendations for Evaluation and Treatment: Part XII: Leg Length Discrepancy

Pain Medicine ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 2230-2237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Havran ◽  
Joel D. Scholten ◽  
Paula Breuer ◽  
Jennifer Lundberg ◽  
Gary Kochersberger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Leg Length Discrepancy ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Length Discrepancy

scholarly journals Effects of Orthotic Insoles on Gait Kinematics and Low Back Pain in Subjects with Mild Leg Length Discrepancy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte Menez ◽  
Jérémy Coquart ◽  
Damien Dodelin ◽  
Claire Tourny ◽  
Maxime Lhermette
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Leg Length Discrepancy ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Gait Symmetry ◽  
Length Discrepancy ◽  
Ankle Kinematics ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Orthotic Insoles

Background: Mild leg length discrepancy (LLD) increases the biomechanical asymmetry during gait, which leads to low back pain (LBP). Orthotic insoles (OI) with a directly integrated heel lift were used to reduce this asymmetry and thus the associated LBP. The aim of this study was to analyze the biomechanical adaptations of the locomotor apparatus during gait and the subjective pain ratings before and after the establishment of OI use. Methods: Eight subjects with mild LLD ({less than or equal to} 2.0 cm) underwent 3-dimensional biomechanical analysis while walking, before and after 3 weeks of OI use. LBP was assessed separately before both measurement sessions using a visual analogue scale. Results: The analysis of the kinematic parameters highlighted individual adaptations. The symmetry index (SI) of Robinson indicated that OI had no significant effect on the kinematic gait parameters and an unpredictable effect across subjects. OI use significantly and systematically (in all subjects) reduced LBP (P < 0.05), which was correlated with changes in ankle kinematics (P = 0.02, r = 0.80). Conclusions: The effects of OI on gait symmetry are unpredictable and specific to each subject's individual manner of biomechanical compensation. The reduction in LBP seems associated with the improved ankle kinematics during gait.

Leg-Length Discrepancy, Functional Scoliosis, and Low Back Pain

JBJS Reviews ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. e6-e6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evan D. Sheha ◽  
Michael E. Steinhaus ◽  
Han Jo Kim ◽  
Matthew E. Cunningham ◽  
Austin T. Fragomen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Leg Length Discrepancy ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Length Discrepancy

scholarly journals Correction of leg-length discrepancy among meat cutters with low back pain: a randomized controlled trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Satu Rannisto ◽  
Annaleena Okuloff ◽  
Jukka Uitti ◽  
Markus Paananen ◽  
Pasi-Heikki Rannisto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Leg Length Discrepancy ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Length Discrepancy ◽  
Randomized Controlled

scholarly journals Practical measurement of changes in leg length discrepancy after a myofascial release on the thoracolumbar fascia in patients with acute low back pain. A pilot study.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Brandl
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Thoracolumbar Fascia ◽  
Myofascial Release ◽  
Acute Low Back Pain ◽  
Length Discrepancy ◽  
Practical Measurement

Background: A relationship between leg length discrepancy (LLD), pelvic obliquity and acute low back pain (aLBP) is discussed in recent work. Myofascial release (MFR) techniques are probably one approach to tread aLBP. It is proposed to use anamnestic LLD survey in aLBP patients. The aim of this study is to evaluate a practical measurement of LLD and the feasibility of MFR in the setting of a randomized control trial (RCT).Methodology: In 12 subjects (7 female, 5 male) with aLBP and a LLD greater than 3 mm, a MFR technique was performed on the thoracolumbar fascia. At baseline, post-intervention and follow-up, LLD was measured with a cross-line laser, pain with the visual analogue scale (VAS) and finger floor distance (FFD). Patients completed a survey after follow-up to assess their acceptance of the study procedure. The therapist evaluated the methods in terms of practicability.Results: The cost on time and resources for the LLD measurement and the MFR treatment was low. The participants voted with medium to high acceptance for the study procedure. The LLD decreased by 5.00 mm after treatment and by 4 mm to follow-up. The minimum detectable changes were exceeded in 7 out of 12 cases after intervention and in 2 of 9 cases at follow-up. The VAS showed a reduction in pain of 17.50 mm to follow-up but not after treatment. The FFD revealed no clinically relevant differences.Conclusion: Measurement of LLD is applicable in daily practice in a manual therapy setting, but it cannot be assumed to be a valid method for an RCT. Valid methods such as video raster stereography are therefore recommended. A comprehen-sive RCT with an MFR arm to investigate the impact of this intervention on leg length is feasible.

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