Definition The plantar fascia, or plantar aponeurosis, is located on the sole of the foot and extends from the tuber calcanei on the heel bone to the ends of the metatarsal bones, Ossa metatarsalia. It is a strong connective tissue plate directly under the skin, which is fundamentally involved in building and maintaining the longitudinal … Inflammation at the plantar tendon
Diagnostics In most cases of inflammation of the plantar fascia, conservative therapy is the primary goal. On the one hand, this includes insoles for shoes, which have a recess at the site of the heel spur or the area of origin of the plantar tendon, so that when the foot is put under strain, the … Diagnostics | Inflammation at the plantar tendon
Prophylaxis Various measures can be taken to prevent inflammation of the plantar tendon. First of all, it is very helpful to avoid or at least not perform activities that place a lot of stress and tension on the plantar fascia. If this were the case, then “warm up” the plantar fascia and stretch it in … Prophylaxis | Inflammation at the plantar tendon
Hallux rigidus is an increasing wear of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe. The joint cartilage wears off with age and causes pain especially when walking and, in advanced cases, also at rest. Arthrosis can also be caused by a rheumatic underlying disease or can develop as a result of a malpositioning of the … Therapy of a hallux rigidus
Insoles Orthopedic aids such as insoles for hallux rigidus are used particularly frequently. The right footwear is particularly important to distribute the load on the damaged joint correctly and thus prevent the condition from worsening. The shoes should fit the shape of the foot and provide a good, stable hold so that malpositions are not … Insoles | Therapy of a hallux rigidus
The arch of the foot consists of a longitudinal and a transverse arch and designates the muscles that are important for the correct function of the foot and serve as shock absorbers. The longitudinal arch is kept upright by the plantar aponeurosis tendon plate (aponeurosis plantaris or plantar aponeurosis) and the long tendon ligament and … Pain in the arch of the foot
Therapy Orthopedic insoles, especially for foot malpositions Physiotherapy/foot gymnastics, which is intended to strengthen the foot muscles Comfortable, if necessary also orthopedic footwear, with sufficient space for the toes Relief and protection, also supported by tape or plaster bandages Cooling with an ice pack (wrapped with a cloth, the ice should not be directly on … Therapy | Pain in the arch of the foot
