Heel shoes Shoes with high heels are certainly not the only trigger for the development of a hallux rigidus, but they can contribute to the deterioration of the joint position and intensification of the inflammatory reaction. In the case of a painful hallux rigidus or after hallux rigidus surgery, shoes with heels should no longer … Heel shoes | Hallux-rigidus- shoes
Hallux rigidus is caused by a degenerative, arthritic change in the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe. This leads to limited extension, a swollen joint and pain during movement, especially when rolling. The degenerative alteration cannot be cured, the therapy of hallux rigidus is symptomatic. Initially, conservative measures such as special shoes or insoles can … Hallux-rigidus- shoes
Effect of the shoe The selection of the shoe and possibly the individual fitting of insoles in the case of hallux rigidus are an important part of conservative therapy. Since hallux rigidus is a degenerative disease caused by joint degeneration, a causal therapy is not possible and the aim is therefore to alleviate the symptoms. … Effect of the shoe | Hallux-rigidus- shoes
Massage exercise – big toe: Stroke your thumb over the joint with light pressure. Do not stay too long in one place and do not exert too much pressure to avoid irritating the bony structures. Massage the big toe for about 15 seconds and repeat this twice. Continue with the next exercise.
Traction: With this exercise you can mobilize your big toe joint independently. To do this, grip close to the joint, i.e. just below the joint with one hand and just above the joint with the other hand. Fix the metatarsal bone of the big toe with your lower hand. Now pull the joint surfaces slightly … Hallux Rigidus – Exercise 1
Grip the toes flatly and press them down slightly towards the arch of the foot. Hold the position for about 10-20 seconds. You should feel a slight pull on the back of your foot. Then make 2 more passes. Continue with the next exercise
