Bunions is a deformity impacting the big toe and in some cases the 5th toe (tailors bunion). Hypermobility and lack of joint stability within the feet leads to a shift in the metatarsal joint leading to the appearance of the classic "bump".
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Risk Factors :
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- Genetics (family history of bunions)
- Faulty mechanical structure of the foot.
- Foot type : shape and structure (flat feet)
- Hypermobile “loose” joints and hyper flexibility “loose tendons”
-Loss of medial stability
- Footwear: unstable, high heels, narrow toe box
Treatment options:
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Please contact us, at malvern foot and ankle clinic, for more information on the latest treatment methodologies.
- Footwear Modification
- Bunion Pads, Splints
- Avoidance of aggravating activities
- Ice, Strap/taping
- Muscle strengthening to stabilise feet –short feet exercise
- Joint manipulation, manual therapies
- Address Muscle tightness
- Custom orthotics to correct biomechanical abnormalities
