insole for shoe

[nextqueen]

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.

[woofgang]

who told him that? they should also have told him how to get the insole

[ummmm]

I will ask my Grandad for you and get back to you.....


Woof is right though...they should have told you.

[nextqueen]

we were on holiday in spain when my husband had a back problem and had to see someone out there at a medical clinic

[beejay1124]

sew a few together ????

[ummmm]

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.

[woofgang]

I'd go to the doc here and get that diagnosis checked out...ask to be referred to a physio

[nextqueen]

he has been to the doc and has got to book to see a specialist which im guessing wont be next week. his one leg is definitely longer than the other, the physio marked his legs with a pen when measuring and you could see the difference. he doesnt limp though anyway, my hubby that is, not the physio!

[woofgang]

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.

[Greedyfly]

Surely if this is the case your GP could send a referral for an Orthotics appointment?

I currently have appointments for an insole that is in my shoe to help with my ankle placement when walking. I know they deal with this sort of thing also.

[Sqad]

woofgang is correct.....if it is "true" shortening then he should be limping....but he isn´t and woofgang is correct it must be "apparent" shortening, as woolfgang says both have different causes.

[annie0000]

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.

[LoftyLottie]

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.

[woofgang]

I may be retired, sqad but the brain still works

[Hopkirk]

When I was having back pain investigated, they said they thought I had this, and gave me a small metal platform to go inside my shoe.

It caused more problems, and I abandoned it quite soon.

Turns out my back problem was nothing to do with that, so don't automatically believe the 'experts'.

[joko]

you need stuff called plastazote...check out algeos.co.uk or com..they are an shop bases in liverpool but have online shop
they will sell you a sheet of it and you can just cut as many insoles as you please

they have varying thicknesses and densities

thye will cut it for you too if you like

[in a mo]

i/1 an inch is a hell of a lot to make up so 1inch sounds incredible you would have noticed a long time ago ,you would have walked onsided best idea check it out this I fear is not correct ,good luck to you .
I know a great deal about this as I have been having shoes made for a ling time.

[in a mo]

Even LONG time

[follyfancier]

your doctor will refer you with a letter to the orthotics department at your local hospital where all the fittings are done and you can even get shoes on the NHS if they are needed