One leg longer than the other? Leg length discrepancy test and strategies

Are you wondering if one leg is longer than the other? You can do this simple leg length discrepancy test at home without any expensive tools. Just grab a ruler, cutting board, or a book!

In this video Matt shows you how to test for a leg length discrepancy. He explains training modifications if you have a true structural leg length difference. He explains how to fix a functional leg length difference with proper training strategies. To make sure you train your body properly, you want to first confirm that you actually have a true structural leg length discrepancy and not just a functional leg length discrepancy.

Once you know what you're dealing with, you can make sure to train your body to maintain symmetry and symmetrical function in your body as best you can!




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[suesusev]

I'm a licensed massage therapist. I see functional leg length discrepancies all the time. They can be caused by a spinal reflex issue as well, but Matt is spot on here. Very good description of what is going on in these situations. It is so rare to find "trainers" who really understand what is happening and problem solve appropriately. I'm a huge fan of Upright Health! Thank you!

[petemayes]

Thankyou!! been looking for a definitive way to see. Standing I have 3cm difference giving me si and hip issues but this test proves its a tilted pelvis.No one else on youtube has come up with this clever test well done

[angelarainey]

I've been living with one leg shorter since I can remember. I've been doing similar stretches - I'm a therapist - but this video has shown me how much more I can do to help the problem. Thank you .

[klmjtr]

🙌Finally! Been waiting 35 years for this video! 👏👏👏 Thank you for the very thoughtful and extremely thorough information. 🙏🏼
It is much appreciated.😃

[bradhouska]

Thank you for having such high quality videos that simply describe the cause of the problem and how to fix it. I've been a runner that has had fai surgery on one side and struggled with injuries due to asymmetry, and wished I had seen this 5 years ago

[pinkbillows]

thanks so much! I was able to tell my right femur is longer than the other. This finally explains why I've had IT band syndrome on my right side for so long no matter how many times I rehab it, it always comes back. Time for a heel lift in my left shoe!

[kreeves]

Had this my whole life but my hips are now hurting at 49. No doctor has been helpful and shrug it off as aging. Thank you!

[estoyboy]

This video legit changed everything i can't believe it's only been a functional difference this whole time! Thanks for this insight

[monikadoyle-realtor]

Sadly I got more information for this FREE video than I have from visiting numerous professionals. Thank you 🙏🏻

[johnnywen]

Thank you! The content about this topic is rarely found on Youtube but is very useful for those who have this type of issue.

[christinemcglade]

Thank you so much for posting this.
I've had a total knee replacement and am feeling leg length discrepancy.
This video is encouraging.

[reiserkeiser]

Dude...mine is structural and they differ by an inch and a half. Not lying. Confirmed it with the test in the vid.😮

[generay]

Great video. I like your demeanor. I get tired of the “In your face “ videos. Good job.

[A._.A._.]

man thanks so much, I've been looking for years for such a quality explanations of this issue, and you answered almost all my questions in a single video

[scottk]

Brilliant test. For somebody who has a "slant" in the board, another way to determine which half of the leg it is is to look in the mirror and see if one knee is higher than the other. If so, the tibia is longer. If the knees are the same height, the femur is longer.

[LimitlessLovve]

WoW. Thankyou for making this so easy to understand ❤️♥️〰️ I have a leg length discrepancy 😢. Soo good to hear you today.

[mariluzumba]

Love everything you teach. My left leg is shorter because of an accident years ago, it shorter from my knee down, as the years went by my hip is not even. I'm going to try what you show, thank you

[pdxoregon]

This is SO helpful! I have been very "lopsided" in strength and flexibility for DECADES. Now I know some knew things about how to train better. (Like, for sure AFTER I measure my legs to see if they're the same length!) ;-)

[jhunjhuncastro]

I have a problem in my Lumbar sciatica..L5L4 I'll try your excersise ok thank's.

[Holyfolly]

I really liked how informative this video was. One of the more informative ones that I’ve seen extremely helpful