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Leg Length Discrepancy

Debra Treloar, BSR, FCAMPT, Physiotherapist, discusses differences in leg length.

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Debra Treloar, BSR, FCAMPT, Physiotherapist, discusses differences in leg length.
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Featuring Debra Treloar, BSR, FCAMPT
Treloar Physiotherapy Vancouver BC <

Presenter: Debra Treloar, Physiotherapist, Vancouver, BC

Local Practitioners: Physiotherapist

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Physiotherapy for Leg Discrepancies

Questions
 
True
False
1

There are two types of leg discrepancies: Apparent and True let discrepancies

Explanation:

There are two types of leg discrepancies: Apparent and True let discrepancies

2

An 'apparent leg discrepancy' is caused by muscle imbalances and/or joint restrictions or hypermobility.

Explanation:

An 'apparent leg discrepancy' is caused by muscle imbalances and/or joint restrictions or hypermobility.

3

A 'true leg discrepancy' is caused by an actual difference in length of the bones in the lower leg, pelvis or thigh bone.

Explanation:

A 'true leg discrepancy' is caused by an actual difference in length of the bones in the lower leg, pelvis or thigh bone.

4

Diagnosing a true leg discrepancy can be done by your family doctor in an office visit.

Explanation:

Diagnosing a true leg discrepancy is done by getting an Xray of the leg bones and then measuring and comparing the bones on both sides.

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