The AAO Journal, 2009/03, 19(1):15-21, type of study: ,ret,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Free full text   (https://www.academyofosteopathy.org/aaoj)

Keywords:

heel lifts [3]
leg length inequality [15]
low back pain [524]
OMT [3925]
osteopathic manipulative treatment [3946]
orthotics [4]
retrospective study [339]
sacral base unleveling [3]

Abstract:

Musculoskeletal pain can be due to postural asymmetry, which can result from gait dysfunction and an unleveled sacral base. This study is a retrospective review and statistical analysis of data collected from one hundred and twenty-three individuals who were treated by using temporary heel lifts which were subsequently incorporated into custom orthotics in order to correct gait, level the sacral base, and move toward postural symmetry. These individuals reported statistically significant partial or complete reductions in their self-reported pain scores post-treatment.