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To: mamelukesabre; GodGunsGuts
For anyone interested in the bio-mechanics of running this book, by Joe Ellis, a podiatrist and runner, will be very interesting. It's out of print IIRC, but still available at Amazon: Running Injury Free.

He convinced me that my 9mm difference in leg length is a serious problem for running, or even walking, at any speed. I now wear 9mm lifts all the times on the side of my short leg, externally or internally, depending on the shoe.
87 posted on 10/30/2009 10:31:34 PM PDT by caveat emptor
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To: caveat emptor

I have a leg that is slightly shorter than the other. What is the proper way of evening things out?


91 posted on 10/30/2009 10:39:26 PM PDT by GodGunsGuts
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Forgot to mention that he also convinced me to determine if there was a difference, as suggested by a physiotherapist who was treating me for a back problem. Not as easy a thing to do as Joe Ellis suggests, but doable.


92 posted on 10/30/2009 10:42:01 PM PDT by caveat emptor
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