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
Exercises/therapy flat foot The problem with a flat foot is that the natural longitudinal arch on the inside is strongly lowered under load. This results from a permanent contraction of the muscles on the outside of the lower leg. The flat foot is generally a less pronounced variant of the flat foot. During therapy, an … Exercises/therapy flat foot | Exercises for foot malpositions
Exercises/therapy hollow foot The hollow foot is virtually the exact opposite of the flat foot. The longitudinal arch of the foot is raised here, resulting in either a ball or heel hollow foot, the former being more common. Due to the heavy strain, pressure points are then formed and in the case of a hollow … Exercises/therapy hollow foot | Exercises for foot malpositions
Exercises/therapy flatfoot Flat feet are also caused by cramped muscles on the outside of the lower leg. In contrast to the flat foot, here the entire foot lies flat on the ground, hence the name. The following exercises are performed as part of the therapy. Stand on a soft surface (for example 1-2 pillows). Now … Exercises/therapy flatfoot | Exercises for foot malpositions
Insoles/Shoes Orthopedic insoles or shoes can alleviate the symptoms of foot malpositions. Depending on the type of malpositioning, the patient is then fitted with an insole specially adapted to the foot: in the case of buckling feet, it is important that the insole or shoe is elevated at the inner edge to prevent the foot … Insoles/Shoes | 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 … Late effects of malpositioning | Exercises for foot malpositions
Foot malpositions, no matter in which form or degree, are a serious problem that needs to be treated. Due to the asymmetry of the leg axis caused by the malposition, consequential damage to other joints, such as knee and hip, but also problems with the spine can occur without treatment. Physiotherapy is a suitable therapeutic … Physiotherapy for foot malpositions
Physiotherapy/exercises: flat foot The flat foot is a less pronounced variant of the flat foot in which the longitudinal arch of the foot is pressed through. The cause is often a weak stabilizing musculature. Exercises with a flat foot are the following: Stand on one leg. The leg, which is in the air, now draws … Physiotherapy/exercises: flat foot | Physiotherapy for foot malpositions
Physiotherapy/exercises: hollow foot A hollow foot is characterized by muscular dysbalance of the foot and lower leg muscles, which causes the longitudinal arch of the foot to be disrupted (lifted). Exercises against a hollow foot are the following: Stand with your heels on a step so that your toes extend beyond it. Now shift your … Physiotherapy/exercises: hollow foot | Physiotherapy for foot malpositions
Ankle Joint Injury With its many ligaments and tendons, the ankle joint is very prone to injury. Especially athletes often have to deal with ankle joint injuries. These range from ligament stretching and torn ligaments to fractures and combinations of various injuries. For those affected, an ankle joint injury usually means first of all a … Ankle Joint Injury | Physiotherapy for foot malpositions
Heel spur The heel spur is a bone-like change in the heel that can occur either along the length of the soccer or at the back of the Achilles tendon. In Germany almost every 10th person is affected by a heel spur, it is the result of excessive strain or years of incorrect strain. The … Heel spur | Physiotherapy for foot malpositions
Summary In summary, it always depends on the individual symptoms of the patient as well as the underlying disease to which physiotherapeutic measures are applied. However, most foot malpositions can be brought under control and corrected with the appropriate therapy. All articles in this series: Physiotherapy for foot malpositions Physiotherapy/exercises: flat foot Physiotherapy/exercises: hollow foot … Summary | Physiotherapy for foot malpositions