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 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
A common disease of the foot is the so-called heel spur (calcaneus spur). It affects 10 percent of adults. The most frequent occurrence (prevalence) of the disease is found in women between 40 and 60 years of age. Men are affected less frequently. Heel spurs are non-physiological bone attachments in the area of the calcaneus. … Exercises for heel spurs
Insole Shoes Special insoles for shoes help with the lower heel spur, as they relieve the affected area. These insoles have a recess (punching insoles) at the position of the heel spur.Viscoelastic insoles (gel insoles) can also be helpful, as they distribute the pressure over the entire foot. In the case of a rear heel … Insole Shoes | Exercises for heel spurs
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