Tapes When therapists or doctors speak of “taping”, they mean the application of self-adhesive, elastic adhesive strips (so-called kinesio tapes) to the skin. Their mode of action has not yet been scientifically clarified, but there are numerous positive reports of experience. In the case of peroneal tendon inflammation, taping can help to give the ankle … Tapes | Exercises for existing peroneal tendon inflammation
OP In case of peroneal tendon inflammation, surgery is usually not necessary. However, if the inflammation is caused by a bone protrusion irritating the tendon, surgery may help. The operation would then remove the bone spur and clean the tendon. A further indication for surgery is when the inflammation of the tendon has led to … OP | Exercises for existing peroneal tendon inflammation
The disease known as Ledderhose disease (named after its first discoverer) is a plantar fibromatosis. Translated this means plantar – concerning the sole of the foot, fibro – fiber/tissue fiber and matose – proliferation or growth, i.e. a proliferation of cells in the sole of the foot. The disease belongs to the rheumatic diseases. It … Morbus Ledderhose – exercises
Physiotherapy Ledderhose disease is a chronic disease that cannot be cured by physiotherapy. However, various measures can be taken to influence the symptoms caused by the contracture, as well as the course and subsequent symptoms. The formation of nodules in the tissue of the plantar fascia causes various symptoms. The tendon becomes more inelastic, which … Physiotherapy | Morbus Ledderhose – exercises
Foot malpositions As mentioned above, the toes form the mobile, non-fixed attachment of the plantar fascia. Due to the formation of nodules and shortening of the tendon, the toes can now become curved, bending to the chronic pull. This results in a foot malposition. The foot malpositions, which are congenital in most cases, can therefore … Foot malpositions | Morbus Ledderhose – exercises
Hallux rigidus is a condition in which the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe becomes stiff. This is usually caused by degenerative diseases of the joint, such as arthrosis. This is a decrease in the joint cartilage mass and quality. Abrasion products cause frequent inflammation of the joint, in which the joint surface changes visibly … Exercises for a hallux rigidus
Causes The causes of osteoarthritis are generally poorly understood. Mechanical overload, for example due to the flattening of the arch of the foot, but also systemic diseases that lead to inflammation in the body (e.g. gout) can contribute to joint arthrosis in the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe. The metatarsophalangeal joint of the big … Causes | Exercises for a hallux rigidus
It is important to note that the pain in hallux valgus is mainly caused by the displacement of the metatarsal bones and the resulting shifting of the metatarsophalangeal joint to the side. Frequent, prolonged wearing of shoes that are too tight, high and pointed can cause the forefoot to stick together and flatten the transverse … Exercises Hallux valgus
Hallux valgus – what is it exactly? A hallux valgus is a malpositioning of the big toe when it has a significant bend to the side at the base joint. As a result, the big toe and the second toe touch each other more and more and a deviation of the longitudinal axis of the … Hallux valgus – what is it exactly? | Exercises Hallux valgus
OP Before surgery, the indications for surgery should be clarified. If a painless hallux valgus is present, surgery should definitely not be performed. A worsening can be avoided by appropriate exercises and footwear. If the pain is unbearable with conservative therapy and supporting insoles and no suitable shoes can be found due to the foot … OP | Exercises Hallux valgus
Night storage rail A further measure is the night storage rail. Since the insoles should be worn in the shoes during the day, the feet cannot be properly relieved and regenerate. The night storage splints are ideal for this purpose. These are attached to the foot from the outside and are fixed up to above … Night storage rail | Exercises Hallux valgus
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 … Exercises for foot malpositions
