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insole for shoe
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my husband has been told that one leg is slightly longer than the other and that he needs an insole to build up his shoe. where do you get one of these from or even made? i think its half an inch or 1 centimetre. we looked in a small boots and went to a cobblers but they only had normal shoe insoles.
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who told him that? they should also have told him how to get the insole
08:34 Mon 01st Nov 2010
I have a disability shop down the road from me. If I can't get hold of him....he doesn't often answer the phone...I'll pop in when I pop out.
It's best he gets it asap...My Grandad limped round most his life (he was injured in WW2) He's had his hip replaced and his knee replaced. They said that he wasn't so vain and worn the shoe younger he could have avoided most of the pain he's in now.
It's best he gets it asap...My Grandad limped round most his life (he was injured in WW2) He's had his hip replaced and his knee replaced. They said that he wasn't so vain and worn the shoe younger he could have avoided most of the pain he's in now.
it might be "true" shortening ie one leg really is longer than the other or "apparent" shortening where the pelvis and back are tilted making the leg appear shorter. The have differing causes and cures. Its really unusual for an adult to suddenly get true shortening. which is why I suggest exploring the diagnosis rather than just getting a shoe insert and saying job done. If you can afford it (60ish quid) a viist to a private physio might be helpful. look for one who specialises in orthopaedics if you can.
I am sure that he will have to get the insole specially built for him if it is found that he needs it- he will need a referral to the appropriate clinic to get this done. My OH had one done because of a problem with his knee. He doesn't need to wear it any more as I think it corrected the way he was walking enough for the problem to be solved.
My Rheumatologist referred me on to a podietrist who measured me up and appropriate insoles were made. They were free on the National Health and I have a Reference No. so that I can order new ones on prescription at any time. All insoles for medical needs need to be properly made for the patient concerned.