Leg length differences and correlation with total leg strength

Abstract

The evaluation of leg length differences is a significant point in the examination of a patient. Many problems can result from or underlie a leg length discrepancy. These problems occur in both the average population and may be even more pronounced in a more athletic group. One problem which is hypothesized is that the leg strength of a person with leg length difference is unequal bilaterally. This paper will discuss the examination, types of leg length differences, the resulting problems of a leg length difference, some basic treatments, and then report the results of a study performed to compare leg length differences with total leg strength as measured isokinetically.J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 1984;6(2):123-129.