Being foot specialists, we see a lot of patients with bunion and hallux valgus problems. We wanted to put this video together to give some key takeaways for how to treat and hopefully prevent bunion and hallux valgus problems. A few of our main points with references are:
Try to find shoes that have minimal elevation at the back of the shoe.
Try to find shoes that have a shape through the toes that matches your foot's shape.
Athletic shoe brands with better shape: Keen, Vivo Barefoot, ALTRA
Casual/dressier shoe brands with better shape: Lems, Dansko, Camper
If wearing less than ideal shoes at work, try removing them when at your desk.
Try to wear shoes that fit your feet.
Spot Stretching
Different Shoe Lacing Techniques
Toe Separators
Take a picture of your toe
When sitting, try lining up your phone with your knee and take a picture of your toes. It can be a great way to monitor changes in the angle of the big toe joint over time!
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