It is important to note that the pain in hallux valgus is mainly caused by the displacement of the metatarsal bones and the resulting shifting of the metatarsophalangeal joint to the side. Frequent, prolonged wearing of shoes that are too tight, high and pointed can cause the forefoot to stick together and flatten the transverse … Exercises Hallux valgus
Hallux valgus – what is it exactly? A hallux valgus is a malpositioning of the big toe when it has a significant bend to the side at the base joint. As a result, the big toe and the second toe touch each other more and more and a deviation of the longitudinal axis of the … Hallux valgus – what is it exactly? | Exercises Hallux valgus
OP Before surgery, the indications for surgery should be clarified. If a painless hallux valgus is present, surgery should definitely not be performed. A worsening can be avoided by appropriate exercises and footwear. If the pain is unbearable with conservative therapy and supporting insoles and no suitable shoes can be found due to the foot … OP | Exercises Hallux valgus
Night storage rail A further measure is the night storage rail. Since the insoles should be worn in the shoes during the day, the feet cannot be properly relieved and regenerate. The night storage splints are ideal for this purpose. These are attached to the foot from the outside and are fixed up to above … Night storage rail | Exercises Hallux valgus
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
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
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
