Leg Length Difference (LLD): Assessment and Clinical Implications

Description

Leg length difference (LLD) is an underrecognized yet frequently occurring condition in the US that may impact the quality of life for many patients. There is a lack of consensus and consistency in clinical education and practice when assessing and treating LLD using reliable measures. The course will give an overview of clinical and radiological measurement for LLD in order to help physical therapists make informed, evidence-based decisions in using shoe lifts in their clinical practice. Several case examples will be given to illustrate how patients benefited from the use of shoe lifts for LLD. Practical tips will be shared on shoe lift types, patient response, and variables for compliance.

Instructor

Learning Objectives

• Complete a clinical screening for LLD
• Prepare a referral for radiological measurement of LLD in order to differentiate between structural and functional LLD
• Implement shoe lifts for patients with structural leg length discrepancy, including monitoring of patient compliance
• Analyze patient responses to the use of shoe lifts and make necessary adjustments in the prescription of the lifts
• Analyze patient case examples to determine when and how shoe lifts should be prescribed to manage leg length discrepancy

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

7:00pm–7:20pm

Assessment of LLD

7:20pm–7:40pm

Shoe Lift Intervention for LLD

7:40pm–8:00pm

LLD Case Examples

8:00pm–8:05pm

Break

8:05pm–8:20pm

Q&A Session

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