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
