Pelvic Tilt and Heel Lifts

For efficient locomotion, a symmetrical and well aligned body is essential. When the pelvis is tilted by leg length discrepancies, gravitational forces weaken the SI joint and pelvic ligaments. These structures find themselves trying to maintain structural balance. Left untreated, many of these symptoms appear as the short leg destabilizes the pelvis by unleveling the sacral base. Painful lumbar compensations often travel all the way up through the atlantooccipital joint, as the spinal column is forced to rotate and accommodate the uneven sacral base.

A proper fitted heel lift can allivate many of these symptoms.

Atlas Biomechanics manufactures orthopedic heel lifts in corrects of 1/8", 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2". We also produce cork/rubber and EVA/rubber shoe lifts. Our adjustable heel lifts come with a built in varus or valgus heel wedge.

Teri Green

Atlas Biomechanics