What Is The Evenup Shoe Balancer? The Evenup Shoe Balancer is an innovative over shoe designed orthotic shoe lift. It was originally developed by two Podiatrists in Ft Myers, Florida. This device can effectively compensate for short and longer term leg length changes. Such short term leg length changes exist while wearing an ankle walker, CAM walker, moon boot, plaster cast, or post-op shoe. Often prescribed orthopedic devices following foot and ankle injury, or surgery. Why Use An Evenup Shoe Balancer? Moon boot sole height is typically greater than the sole height of any regular pair of shoes. When prescribed the use of a Post-Op shoe, post surgical shoe, moon boot… for an extended period then this sole height discrepancy will give you a temporary leg length discrepancy. The use of an Evenup Shoe Balancer worn on the other leg and easily fitted over your existing shoe. This can go a long way to helping solve the leg length issue. Subsequently this will undoubtedly assist in helping avoid the complication of back, hip, or knee stress. Pains that often come about when walking around unbalanced due to acquired leg length issues caused via the orthopedic device. By leveling the opposite shoe with the Evenup Shoe Balancer you can now walk on an even platform, reducing body strain. The use of an Evenup is ideal in situations where you’re likely to be spending weeks in a moon boot, or post op shoe This often occurs following injury, or surgery At Sydney Physio Clinic we recommend anyone using a boot for greater than 10 days, to consider purchasing the Evenup Shoe Balancer Especially if there are any pre-existing issues with the back, hip or knees… Issues limping around for days, to weeks may aggravate… Is An Evenup Adjustable? While wearing a moon boot, you may notice a difference in height when comparing the healthy leg in a shoe, to that of the injured leg. This means your pelvis is in a tilted position. When tilted like this is sustained over time, it can lead to the onset of new pains. Including pains in the back, hips and the knees. The Evenup Shoe Balancer has a removable lining to provide either 1.3cm or a 2.6cm shoe raise An amount specifically designed to make it equal in height to that of a walking boot As well as being adjustable relative to the sole height of the shoe being worn on the non affected side Features & Benefits Suitable to be worn over the outside of most sensible footwear Universal design suitable to fit over either the right or left foot Offers two height adjustments from 1.3cm to a 2.6cm increase Assists in improving gait whilst immobilized in a boot, allowing a more natural looking and feeling walk Balances loads evenly when standing and walking to assist healing Helps reduce hip, back and knee pain Can reduce the need for treatment to manage pain in shoulders, back, neck or hips whilst wearing a moon boot Clinical Indications For Using The Evenup Shoe Balancer The Evenup Shoe Balancer is specifically designed to compensate for temporary leg length discrepancy associated when wearing a CAM Walker, Moon Boot or Post-Op Shoe. Working to reduce body strain while spending extended periods in a Post-Surgical shoe or walker. The Evenup can also be used to help compensate for leg length discrepancies caused by genetic factors or traumatic injury. However, this approach should only be undertaken under the guidance of a medical practitioner. We recommend that you do not use an Evenup Shoe Balancer to correct anatomical leg length differences unless it has been specifically prescribed by your treating doctor.
