During initial evaluation of a patient with a complaint of low back pain, you perform a standing posture alignment screening and discover that his left leg appears shorter than the right as you compare iliac crests, greater trochanter, head of the fibula, and medial malleolus.What related possible foot deformity should you look for while still in standing?

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Excessive left foot pronation compared with the right can cause the appearance of a shorter leg on the affected side. Pronation refers to the inward rolling motion of the foot and ankle, which can result in a collapsed arch and misalignment of the lower leg. This can also contribute to low back pain. Therefore, assessing for excessive pronation or other foot deformities can be important in evaluating and treating low back pain.

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