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
