Bunion
Bunion is also known as a Hallux valgus, is one of the most common forefoot deformities. It often becomes red and painful and can disrupt daily activities. Bunion happens when proximal phalanx pronates and deviates laterally, while the first metatarsal head deviates medially. If correctly identified and treated, the symptoms will vastly improve.
Why Rehab?
Controlling the extrinsic factors such as wider shoes, orthotics, night splinting and also exercise therapy will be the first option. If conservative treatment proves ineffective, bunionectomy or bunion correction surgery is the next recommended course of action. Physiotherapy rehabilitation after surgery is equally important.
Recovery Time
If surgery is indicated, bunion require 6-12 weeks of post-op rehabilitation, scar mobilisation, wound healing regime, foot muscle work out are implemented to regain optimal foot function again.
Treatment Approach
Bunion Corrective Exercise
- Flat foot corrective exercises
- Post Operative Scar and Joint Mobilization
- Ultrasound Therapy