Taping a hallux valgus


Taping a hallux valgus

definition

In which hallux valgus it is one of the most common deformities of the forefoot and especially the big toe in the area of ​​the Metatarsophalangeal joint. This malposition is also called ganglion or exostosis designated. The big toe points towards the outer edge of the foot. The phalangeal joint pushes itself out clearly and tilts in the opposite direction.

causes

Of a hallux valgus are mostly women affected. At the emergence of deformity come together some factors. It arises particularly frequently in connection with a splayfoot, in which the transverse arch of the forefoot sinks and the toes sit flat on the ground.

On the one hand, hallux valgus can be hereditary and already occur in several female family members.
On the other hand, the malposition is favored by the wearing of high and very narrow shoes. The toes can then no longer be in their physiological position and evade by the constant pressure load. This is finally noticeable especially with the big toe. The years of wearing tight and tapered high shoes gradually leads to a lasting ganglion. As well as the musculature weakened, this can no longer compensate for the displacement of the toes at some point.
In addition to the hallux valgus can also Hammer or claw toes arise. The toes are rolling forward. This can lead to further problems, especially when wearing correspondingly tight footwear.

symptoms

In the initial phase, the developing one prepares hallux valgus usually no complaints. The Metatarsophalangeal joint However, it always appears on the inside of the foot and, especially in women, is a purely cosmetic problem in the beginning.

In the further course, the malposition has progressed so far that the foot hurts especially when wearing high and narrow shoes. This can lead so far that the foot will soon no longer fit into these women’s shoes.
To the Metatarsophalangeal joint In addition, the tremendous pressure on the shoes can cause severe pain. The skin and the under the joint lying bursa can be severely irritated, eventually causing a inflammation can develop. It can be one Housemaid’s knee arise in one reddening and swelling expresses.

The patients have strong, especially during the rolling movement Pain. There is a risk that the joint wears out enormously and thus it becomes one arthrosis can come.

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Hallux valgus tapen

The hallux valgus can be treated by various methods. One of them is that taping. Taping with Kinesiology tapes The goal is to counteract the shift of the big toe and thus a permanent malposition. It is especially on the right technique when taping so that it can also be effective.

In the first step is a base strip appropriate. This should be set as possible without wrinkles on the big toe. Here initially no tension is applied.
Next, the correction of the malposition should be done. For this purpose, a gap is created with two fingers between the big toe and the neighboring toe. Similarly, the inner edge of the foot is slightly rotated inwards. Then this position of the toe and the foot edge is fixed by the tape is now attached with tension. At the heel, the tape is finally glued back loose.
With the fingers, the tape can be pressed again, so it holds well. It sits properly and can develop its corrective effect when the patient feels a slight pull of the big toe towards the inside of the foot. Nevertheless, wearing the tape should be pleasant.
For a better hold of the tapes To produce a second strip of the Kinesiology tape placed slightly offset over the first band. Too much tension will not stick the tape properly. Therefore, a second makes sense. At the same time it supports the correction of deformity.

The Kinesiotape They are very elastic and continue to allow any movement of the foot. Therefore, the tape dressing the all day and also at sports activities be worn.

Compared to corrective rails Taping offers a much more pleasant way to counteract the misalignment of the big toe. Often, the rails can not be worn in all shoes due to their size and thickness. The tapes, on the other hand, are very thin and barely noticeable, so they can be easily worn in any shoe. Another advantage is that the tapes can be adjusted individually depending on the extent of the malposition.

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