Effect of toe-spread-out exercise on hallux valgus angle and cross-sectional area of abductor hallucis muscle in subjects with hallux valgus

• Published in: Journal of Physical Therapy Science Vol. 27; no. 4; pp. 1019 - 1022
• Main Authors: Kim, Moon-Hwan, Yi, Chung-Hwi, Weon, Jong-Hyuck, Cynn, Heon-Seock, Jung, Do-Young, Kwon, Oh-Yun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan The Society of Physical Therapy Science 01.04.2015
• Subjects: Hallux valgus; Original; Radiography; Toe-spread-out exercise; Radiography; Hallux valgus; Toe-spread-out exercise

[Purpose] This study investigated whether the toe-spread-out exercise affects the hallux valgus angle, the cross-sectional area of the abductor hallucis muscle, and the hallux valgus angle during active abduction. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-four subjects with hallux valgus were randomly assigned...