According to theory, the presence of Leg length Inequality (LLI), barring physical defect, is indicative of an asymmetry in the underlying neuromuscular tone of the body, supposedly caused by the presence of vertebral subluxation. While much effort has been expended in assessing the intra- and inter-examiner reliability of the prone leg check, we contend that it is, at present, an interesting clinical observation that requires accurate description before its significance can be explored.

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