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KMID : 1035420150030030073
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Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine
2015 Volume.3 No. 3 p.73 ~ p.88
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The Effects of Combined Exercises of Elastic-Band and Short Foot Exercise on Plantar Foot Pressure, Toe Angle and Balance for Patients with Low to Moderate Hallux Valgus
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이형수:Lee Hyoung-Soo
김은주:Kim Eun-Ju/박인서:Park In-Seo/배민식:Bae Min-Sik/신재원:Shin Jae-Won/이지운:Lee Ji-Un/장요윤:Jang Yo-Yun/조호진:Jo Ho-Jin/최근옥:Choi Kun-Ok/최하림:Choi Ha-Rim/김장선:Kim Jang-Sun
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Abstract
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to further the empirical evidence regarding exercise as an effective alternative to surgery for treating patients with low to moderate hallux valgus.
Method: A total of 20 students with low to moderate hallux valgus participated in this study for six weeks. Participants were selected according to foot-print. All participants exercised using a combination of Elastic-band and Short Foot Exercises twice a week for thirty minutes each time. Measurements were taken at week 0 and week 6 for plantar foot pressure, toe angle and balance. The data was processed using a paird t-test.
Results: There were significant differences in pretest and posttest measurements for balance. However there were no significants differences in plantar foot pressure and toe angle.
Conclusion: Although our study did not support the effect of exercises on plantar foot pressure and toe angle, we did show evidence that exercise was effective for balance. In order to increase the effectiveness of this exercise program, patients need to be more aware of the footwear they use in their daily lives so as to contribute to the contribute to the overall effectiveness of treating low to moderate hallux valgus and offer an alternative to surgery.
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KEYWORD
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Balance, Hallux valgus, Short foot exercise, Thera-band, Toe angle
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