Hallux valgus is a deformity of the foot, which is characterized by a twisting of the toe towards the other toes.
Although hallux can be inherited, many cases result from wearing uncomfortable shoes or shoes that are too tight. Regardless of the cause, exercises for hallux valgus can help improve range of motion and minimize further progression of the deformity. Here are some exercises you can try:
1. lifting a tennis ball: Sit on a chair and place a tennis ball under your foot. Use your fingers to lift the ball off the floor and then lower it back down. Repeat the exercise 10-15 times on each foot.
2. Push off foot: Sit on a chair and place your foot on the ground. Using your fingers, push your foot forward as if you were trying to push something off the floor. Repeat the exercise 10-15 times on each foot.
3. Foot circles: Sit on a chair and raise your foot a few inches above the ground. Then spin your foot in a circle in one direction and then in the other direction. Repeat the exercise 10-15 times on each foot.
4. Fingering: Sit on a chair and lift your foot a few centimeters above the ground. Then flex your toes so that they touch the floor, and then stretch them out. Repeat the exercise 10-15 times on each foot.
5 Ankle twist: Sit on a chair and place your foot on the ground. Then rotate your foot outward so that your toes point to the left. Repeat the exercise 10-15 times on each foot.
Remember that exercises for hallux valgus should be done regularly, preferably every day.