What is the purpose of a heel lift?
A heel lift is a mechanical device which lengthens the shorter leg by a prescribed amount, thereby creating a more level platform or base for the spine to rest on. Heel Lifts will: Tend to level an inferior pelvis or sacrum due to an anatomical short leg that has initiated a scoliosis.
How long should you wear a heel lift?
If the heel-lift works for you then you will need to wear one indefinitely. Cork heel-lifts are temporary, though they often have a surprisingly long life. If you have other foot problems such as flat feet, you can be fitted for a pair of orthotics with an integrated leg-length correction.
What is heel lift therapy?
Heel lifts, also known as shoe inserts, are commonly used as therapy for leg-length differences leading to knee, hip, and back pain. They attempt to reduce stress on the Achilles’ tendon during healing, and for various rehabilitation uses.
Can a heel lift help back pain?
The use of a heel lift should be given serious consideration as treatment. Used correctly it will be of great benefit correcting spinal curvature, and low back and pelvic instability.
Does a heel lift help plantar fasciitis?
Heel lifts are an effective and simple treatment for plantar fasciitis, heel spur syndrome, Achilles tendonitis, and Sever’s Disease. Also effective in helping with leg-length discrepancy.
Do heel lifts hurt?
Most studies looking at heel lifts for Achilles Tendonitis usually give around a 6-12 week trial. This is a good amount of time to see any effects on your tendon pain. Some people may experience increased pain with the use of heel lifts.
Is a heel lift an orthotic?
Heel Lifts can be used to aid in the treatment of a structural short leg. For a leg length discrepancy, the pronation on the long should first be treated (using ICB Orthotics), with a heel lift being added to the orthotic to lift the structural short leg.
Do heel lifts cause knee pain?
More on Heel Lifts Heel lifts (which are commonly referred to as shoe inserts) are often used as a form of therapy for leg-length differences which can lead to knee, hip, joint, and back pain.
What is an injection molded heel lift?
Designed for heavy use, such as in work shoes, boots, walking shoes, or even sandals. These tough low-cost PVC heel lifts are injection-molded, rather than poured in an open-top mold. This produces a much more precise heel lift; one with no bubble defects or voids. Injection molding allows us to reduce the weight of the lift.
How do the 12mm shoe lifts work?
The 12mm lifts have cavities on the underside to reduce weight. Durable plastic lifts will gradually conform to the shape of your shoe, are easily trimmed to fit, with scissors or a sharp knife.
What are the different sizes of lift heights?
Available in 3mm, 5mm, 7mm, 9mm, and 12mm lift heights, and 5 different sizes. Lift is tapered at the back, so the height of lift is measured where the calcaneus bone strikes the lift, about 1” from the back of the lift.