How to Prevent a Heel Lift

Heel lifts are often done as a form of therapy or rehabilitation for people with apparent leg-length differences. This leads to back, hip and knee pain that contribute to stressing the Achilles tendon. In order to prevent this condition, it is important to pick the right shoes that will care for your feet while walking or standing. With many types of shoes in the market, you need to check designs carefully to make sure that they are safe and comfortable.

Instructions

• 1

  Check the height of your shoes' heels and consider the amount of time that you will use them. Make sure your shoes have a firm support that will prevent injuries and retain control if you are using elevated shoes for a long time.

• 2

  Do not add more than half an inch of heel elevation if you are using shoe inserts. While it is fine to wear elevated shoes, avoid shoes with very high heels that create vertical heel motion. This causes heel lifts as well as blisters and calluses.

• 3

  Check the tightness of your shoes and make sure that they fit just right on your feet but are not too tight.

• 4

  Locate the in-shoe lift and make sure that it has a long constant slope starting from the front side up to the back. The lift must not only be tapered in the front of the shoe, but also at its back. It should be long enough to avoid bridging your heel to the ball of your foot.

• 5

  Choose shoes with customizable heel lifts. This makes it easier for you to correct any pressing conditions without having to buy various products to place inside your shoes.