The problem with most foot malpositions is based on problems in posture, muscles and the tissue surrounding the joints. In most cases, the transverse and longitudinal arch of the foot has a flattened position. Incorrect footwear or incorrect execution of movements can also contribute to a malposition. In the therapy of foot malpositions, therefore, in addition to correct posture, the emphasis is usually placed on exercises that strengthen and relieve the muscles of the foot and at the same time promote greater stability and a better position of the foot. The exercises must be performed regularly and consistently by the person affected in order to achieve success.
Exercises/Therapy for fallen arches
The basic problem with a kinked foot is that the angle between the heel and the lower leg is not straight, but kinked. As a result, in most cases the ankle has an obvious inward inclination. The ankle joint is no longer stable but in a so-called pronation position.
In order to prevent problems which can result from the incorrect posture, the therapy consists of certain exercises to stabilize the ankle joint again. Lay a rope or string on the floor. Now balance on your tiptoes over the rope.
To make the exercise a bit more challenging, try to balance over the rope with your eyes closed. For this exercise stand in front of a step. Your feet are shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent.
Make sure that your heel-leg axis is straight. Now jump onto the step and make sure that the axis is straight when you land. Turn around and jump down the step in the same controlled way.
Do 10-15 repetitions. Sit on a chair and place the affected ankle on your knee. With one hand, turn your heel outwards while turning your forefoot inwards with the other hand, as if you were wringing out a towel.
Do the movement calmly for several minutes. More exercises can be found in the articles:
- Physiotherapy for foot malpositions
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- Lay a rope or string on the floor. Now balance on your tiptoes over the rope.
To make the exercise a bit more challenging, try to balance over the rope with your eyes closed.
- For this exercise, stand in front of a step. Feet are shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent. Make sure that your heel-leg axis is straight.
Now jump onto the step and make sure that the axis is straight when you land. Turn around and jump down the step in the same controlled manner. Do 10-15 repetitions.
- Sit on a chair and place the affected ankle on your knee. Now turn the heel outwards with one hand, while turning the forefoot inwards with the other hand, as if you wanted to wring out a towel. Do the movement calmly for several minutes.
