Patient education regarding proper foot care is paramount ... off-load the plantar aspect of the first metatarsal. Hallux valgus deformity may cause ulceration at the bunion site and can be ...
Foot pressure points are used by reflexology practitioners to offer relief for pain, sleep disorders, anxiety, and other conditions. Reflexology is a complementary therapy that involves applying ...
Results: Regarding the whole foot, mean (SD) force (SV: 615 (91) vs 724 (151 ... Greenset induced higher loading in the hallux (SV: +15.3%, p<0.05 and BA: +11.4%, not significant) and lesser toes ...
Ironically, the interventions frequently employed to improve motor control and function, modify deformities, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life can actually cause pain or discomfort ...