Every foot and ankle are unique and there is anatural spectrum of shape and sizes that we consider normal or functionalhowever there are certain commonalities among feet that help to determine whatmay be considered abnormal.
Foot deformity can be of 2 kinds one is thatis present since birth (congenital) and some are acquired which means happensfollowing trauma, or due to muscular imbalance.
Foot deformity can cause other health implicationsin the future such as- difficulty to walk, poor balancing that can causefrequent falls, may also lead to other musculoskeletal aches and pain andfaulty posture, etc.
In a certain condition such as a flat foot deformity, the damage may be progressive which can then lead tofurther misalignment and disability. In flat foot deformity, the arches of thefoot are collapsed.
Another is a valgus deformity inthis the foot has deviated away from the center of the body.
Next is varus deformity inthis the foot has deviated towards the midline of the body.
Similar adduction deformity issomething where the forefoot or the front foot is towards the midline. Andin abduction deformity foot is deviated away fromthe midline of the body.
Plantar flexion deformity,Dorsiflexion deformity, pronated foot, supinated foot, & cavus deformity,etc.
Deformity correction of the foot and ankle isin one of the conditions for which Elite Physiotherapy & Sports InjuryCentre is best known.
At our physiotherapy clinic, our foot expertphysiotherapist does physiotherapy intervention in order to achieve awell-balanced stable foot that is more functional and less painful.
Visit an orthopedic physician orPhysiotherapist for evaluation of the deformity and after the evaluation, theywill suggest to you the best mode of treatment whether to go for surgical wayor conservative way.
Conservative methods mostly comprise oflong-term strapping or a serial casting in the corrected position. The secondpossible thing that’s required is the use of some modified footwear ororthotics (consult the physiotherapist who is a foot specialist for orthotics).Other conservative treatment method includes Physiotherapy.
PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT OF FOOTDEFORMITY INCLUDES:
Treatment of foot deformity at ElitePhysiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre started with the Cryo or Heat therapyto reduce your pain and joint stiffness.
Then our Physiotherapist does Manual therapytreatment such as- manual manipulation & mobilization, & Muscle andFascia release technique, etc.
Our physiotherapy clinic is equipped with thelatest Mechanical mobilization machine Super Inductive System which willrelieve your pain and increase joint range of motion.
Chiropractic treatment.
Kinesio taping.
Wireless professional for foot musclestraining.
Combo therapy (US + TENS) for the breakdown ofthe contractures.
Exercise Therapy- this includes strengtheningexercises for gluteal muscles such as Clamps, Bridging, hip extensionexercises, etc. strengthening of the lower back such as- cat & camelexercise, & superman exercise, etc.
Controlled drill exercises.
Posture correction exercises.
Home exercises program- our physiotherapistwill teach you some stretching and strengthening exercises which you have to doon regular basis at home to keep the progress. Such as stretching of calfmuscles, stretching of the plantar fascia, plantar fascia release with a tennisball, toe curl exercises, & foot exercises with thera band, etc.