Functional Leg Length

Testing for:
Functional Leg length difference resulting from hip, knee or ankle and foot problems

Procedure:

• Patient stands in normal relaxed stance
• Therapist palpates ASIS and PSIS and notes any differences
• Therapist then positions the patient so that subtalar joints are neutral, toes pointed forward and the knees are straight
• Therapist re-evaluates ASIS and PSIS

Positive Sign:
Difference in leg length disappear