Heel spur The heel spur is a bone-like change in the heel that can occur either along the length of the soccer or at the back of the Achilles tendon. In Germany almost every 10th person is affected by a heel spur, it is the result of excessive strain or years of incorrect strain. The … Heel spur | Physiotherapy for foot malpositions
Summary In summary, it always depends on the individual symptoms of the patient as well as the underlying disease to which physiotherapeutic measures are applied. However, most foot malpositions can be brought under control and corrected with the appropriate therapy. All articles in this series: Physiotherapy for foot malpositions Physiotherapy/exercises: flat foot Physiotherapy/exercises: hollow foot … Summary | Physiotherapy for foot malpositions
Since a heel spur is often caused by permanent incorrect or overloading of the tendon at the calcaneus, in many cases physiotherapeutic treatment can help to get the problems under control. The contents of the physiotherapy are then mainly strengthening and stretching exercises for the affected foot. If the heel spur is caused by shortened … Physiotherapy for heel spurs
Therapy/treatment The therapy of a calcaneal spur, as well as the individual treatment plan and the measures taken always depend on the type and severity of the calcaneal spur, the age of the patient, as well as his or her previous illnesses. In general two possible forms of therapy can be distinguished. Both have as … Therapy/treatment | Physiotherapy for heel spurs
Operation Surgical treatment of the heel spur is only necessary in rare cases. However, if it should occur, the post-treatment phase of the disease is prolonged, since the surgical procedure does not allow the foot to be loaded for several weeks. A post-operative training plan specially tailored to the patient is then drawn up in … Operation | Physiotherapy for heel spurs
Duration The duration of a calcaneal spur depends on various factors, including the type of calcaneal spur, how long it has existed and whether it is treated conservatively or surgically. With conservative treatment, the acute pain can usually be reached within a few days by taking anti-inflammatory and analgesic medication. However, since this form of … Duration | Physiotherapy for heel spurs
Splayfoot, or pes transversoplanus, is an avoidable splay of the forefoot that is often caused by obesity and improper footwear. What is splayfoot? A splayfoot is a visible and measurable deformation of the entire forefoot. It is caused by the lowering of the front arch in the foot. As a result of the subsidence, the … Splayfoot: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The flat foot or flat foot is, next to the splayfoot, one of the most common foot deformities. Especially the longitudinal arch of the foot is here strongly flattened, so that the foot as a whole almost completely rests on the ground when walking. Mostly, the flat foot is congenital, but can also occur due … Flatfoot: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Definition The splayfoot is the most common acquired foot deformity or malposition. It is almost always congenital and affects more women than men. The lowering of the transverse arch of the foot causes foot complaints with widening of the forefoot, which means that the entire forefoot is in contact with the ground. Synonyms Splayfeet Splayfoot … The SplayfootSplayfeet
Diagnosis The diagnosis of splayfoot can be made from the symptoms and the physical examination. Due to the described malpositions, a pathological pattern of callosity occurs over the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones.The examination findings include: Examination in standing position: A widening of the forefoot is observed and the transversal arch sinks. Examination in a … Diagnosis | The SplayfootSplayfeet
The ball of the big toe is a functionally important area on the sole of the foot. It plays a significant role in the statics of the foot. What is the ball of the big toe? The ball of the big toe is an enlarged downward curved region on the inside of the sole of … Bunion of Big Toe: Structure, Function & Diseases
Introduction Splayfeet are the most common orthopedic foot malposition in Germany and also the one most frequently associated with pain. In many cases, splayfeet only occur in mild forms without any disease value. However, pain in the foot can sometimes occur, especially if people tend to have splayfeet or if they have already been diagnosed … Pain with splayfeet