Abstract
Leg length discrepancy (LLD) and pelvic obliquity have often been associated with scoliosis in the literature, and neuromuscular contributions have been mentioned as being possibly involved. It is herein hypothesized that a craniocervical junction (CCJ) misalignment (CCJM) may induce a neuromuscular imbalance leading to functional leg length discrepancy, and that re-establishing a proper alignment can result in some LLD disappearance.
Highlights
Leg length discrepancy (LLD) is considered a common sign of craniocervical junction (CCJ) misalignment (CCJM) or malalignment among upper cervical (UC) practitioner community which believe that a CCJM can result in some compensatory neuromuscular imbalance affecting the musculoskeletal structures of the whole body, including the spine, pelvis and legs
The results suggest an association between LLD and CCJM among scoliotic children, and LLD may be reversed by means of a CCJ realignment which can be sustained
It is likely that in a vertical gravitational position, forcing the feet even on the ground, these neuromuscular imbalance forces responsible for this LLD would not disappear but translate into other pelvic and spinal compensatory deviations that may possibly contribute to the development of scoliosis
Summary
Leg length discrepancy (LLD) is considered a common sign of craniocervical junction (CCJ) misalignment (CCJM) or malalignment among upper cervical (UC) practitioner community which believe that a CCJM can result in some compensatory neuromuscular imbalance affecting the musculoskeletal structures of the whole body, including the spine, pelvis and legs. It is hypothesized that CCJM may induce a neuromuscular imbalance leading to functional LLD, and that re-establishing a proper CCJ alignment can result in some disappearance of this LLD. It is hypothesized that a craniocervical junction (CCJ) misalignment (CCJM) may induce a neuromuscular imbalance leading to functional leg length discrepancy, and that re-establishing a proper alignment can result in some LLD disappearance
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