Late effects of malpositioning | Exercises for foot malpositions

Late effects of malpositioning

Foot malpositions do not always cause immediate problems for those affected. However, if the malposition remains untreated for a long time and worsens, there are late effects. These can be of a relatively harmless nature and can manifest themselves, for example, as pressure pain, pressure sores or strain pain.

However, structural changes in the foot can also occur, which increases the risk of osteoarthritis and may restrict mobility. Due to the altered movement pattern, not only the feet are affected by the consequences of the foot malposition, but also other joints. These include in particular the knee joint and the hip joint, which are unfavorably or incorrectly loaded as a result of the malposition, which can also cause damage and pain there.

If the patient’s gait is irregular, the foot malposition also affects the spine, which can lead to a variety of other complaints. In the early stages, the body still tries to compensate for inequalities itself. However, if these remain too long, the balance eventually tips over and problems arise. In order to prevent late consequences of foot malpositions, it is important that those affected go to the doctor in good time and improve and correct the malposition through targeted therapy. This will not only make many things easier for you in your everyday life but also prevent many problems later on.

Summary

All in all, the right exercises can generally improve the various forms of foot malpositions. Prerequisite for a successful therapy is the patient’s compliance (= adherence to therapy). The exercises learned should be performed consistently and regularly.

It is also recommended to wear suitable footwear and/or insoles that are adapted to the individual symptoms. The fact that many foot malpositions remain undetected often misleads us about the numerous late effects. In fact, almost every 3rd person in Germany is affected by foot malpositions in some form.