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heel lift, a foot orthosis, usually made of sheets of cork, to correct a dysfunction that results from anatomic limb length differences or decreased flexibility. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Available in 3 sizes, Evenup can add up to 2 cm in height to the shoe worn on the uninjured foot and eliminates the need for a heel lift or other shoe modification. During the healing process, the tendon will shorten so a heel lift is often required for six months or more after the cast comes off. In these cases, a lateral heel lift might reduce the likelihood of future symptomatology in the unaffected knee. |
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