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
The flat foot (lat. Pes planus) is a congenital or acquired foot malposition, which occurs very frequently. In this case, the longitudinal arch of the foot (from the heel to the ball of the forefoot) sinks due to a weakness of the foot support system. This can cause the heel or forefoot to tilt towards … Flatfoot
Diagnostics A flat foot can be detected by simply looking at the foot, especially in the case of severe malpositioning. The foot rests much further on the ground than a healthy foot. In some cases, the sole of the foot lies flat on the ground. It appears rounded (convex) and the tarsal bones are rounded … Diagnostics | Flatfoot
Correct flat feet Flat feet can only be corrected causally during growth by insoles, exercises and physiotherapy.Once the growth is complete, one can still try to maintain the situation and achieve freedom from pain. The last option is surgery. All articles in this series: Flatfoot Diagnostics Correct flat feet
