"Can Short Foot Exercises effectively treat Flat Foot Deformity?"
- Julian Simpson
- Sep 11, 2024
- 1 min read
"Can Short Foot Exercises Effectively Treat Flat Foot Deformity?"
What is flat foot deformity?
Flat foot deformity is a chronic foot condition that includes flattening of the medial longitudinal arch (MLA), hindfoot valgus, and midfoot abduction
It can affect up to 1 in 4 adults
Factors that lead to the flat foot are :
occupation
obesity
age
injuries to foot ligaments
the decreased cross-sectional area of the intrinsic foot muscles
Flat foot deformity can lead to
low back pain
lower extremity overuse injuries in the hip knee and ankle
shin splints
How can we treat flat foot deformities:
For more information about how we can help. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Melton/Strathtulloh Today!
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Each program contains
- Information about the conditions
- things to do and things to avoid
- nutrition advice
- all the stretches that are needed to help
Reference
Hara, Shigeyuki, Kitano, Masashi, and Kudo, Shintarou. ‘The Effects of Short Foot Exercises to Treat Flat Foot Deformity: A Systematic Review’. 1 Jan. 2023 : 21 – 33. |
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