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Hallux valgus/limitus
Do you have a big toe deviation, limitation of movement, burns or symptoms increase when squatting? You may have HAV (Hallux abducto-valgus/bunion) or even hallux limitus (Arthrosis) in the big toe joint. It is important to come and consult to evaluate clinically and radiologically in order to reduce your symptoms.
Symptoms possible:
- Pain on palpation of the heel below, on the sides or posterior
- Inflammation, swelling and redness
- Stiffness when getting up in the morning
- Pain from walking or activities
- More difficult barefoot movement
- Sensation of a spike, burning and tension in the foot
Diagnostic possibles:
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Calcaneal bursitis
- Panniculitis (fat pad syndrome of the heel)
- Achilles tendinopathy, tibialis posterior, flexor hallux longus
- Stress fracture of the calcaneus
- Heel spur
- Heel cracks
- Plantar fibromatosis
Treatment:
- Ice (Acute period)
- Anti-inflammatories (Acute period)
- Protection and Rest (Acute Period)
- Elevation (Acute Period)
- Compression (Using a strapping)
- Weight-bearing (Quantify your mechanical stress and allow movement and displacement on the foot without increasing pain, gradually)
- Shoe Tip (Cushion and Heel Height)
- Strengthening and stretching exercises program (Allows better vascularization, irrigates damaged tissues, prevents ankylosis and increases joint mobility)
- Strapping
- Manual therapy
- Plantar orthoses
- Orthopedic shoe/discharge boot
- Cortisone injection
