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Should a screener use blocks of wood for students with leg length discrepancy to prevent an unnecessary referral?

April 26, 2017blocks discrepancy leg LENGTH referral screener students unnecessary wood

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Should a screener use blocks of wood for students with leg length discrepancy to prevent an unnecessary referral?

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A. No. Using blocks of wood is no longer recommended during the screening process. Perform the standard screening with a scoliometer. Refer students whose asymmetry measures 6 degrees or greater even if there is a leg length discrepancy.