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Treatments could include:
  • Wear Wide-Toed Shoes
  • Use of Shoe Inserts (Orthotics)
  • Strapping procedure

Treatments Overview Articles

Bunions
When a bunion first begins to develop, take good care of your feet and wear wide-toed shoes. This can often solve the problem and prevent the need for any further treatment.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 4, 2009
Bunion
The first step in treating a bunion is to remove as much pressure from the area as possible. A foam-rubber pad may be worn at night while sleeping to separate the big toe from the other toes.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Bunion
The first step in treating a bunion is to remove as much pressure from the area as possible. People with bunions should wear shoes that have enough room in the toe box to accommodate the bunion and avoid high-heeled shoes and tight-fitting socks o...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Treatments Articles

Foot Surgery: Bunions
A bunion is a bony bump. It is most often found near the joint at the base of the big toe. Bunions often run in families. They may cause pain, swelling, and skin irritation. Wearing tight shoes doesn't cause bunions, but it can make them worse. Bunions vary from mild to severe and can be treated in many ways. Some common treatments are shown below.
Source:StayWell
Bunionectomy
A bunionectomy is a surgical procedure to excise, or remove, a bunion. A bunion is an enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe and is comprised of bone and soft tissue.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Bunion removal
Bunion removal is surgery to treat deformed bones of the big toe and foot. This deformity is called a bunion.A bunion makes your big toe point toward your second toe.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 3, 2009
Choose the Right Shoe, Sport
The proper equipment is important no matter what sport or fitness activity you participate in. That goes for athletic shoes, as well.
Source:StayWell
Physical Therapy
Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering from injuries, disabilities, or disease.Organized physical therapy began during Wo...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Getting the Most From Physical Therapy
Physical therapists teach people recovering from surgery or with injuries, sprains or arthritis how to perform exercises that will help them gain strength and mobility and prevent recurring injury. Here are suggestions to help you get the most from physical therapy.
Source:StayWell
Physical Therapy Assisting
Coworkers may include physical therapists, other health care and rehabilitation professionals. Physical therapy aides also work with PTAs; aides perform a more limited range of functions, albeit similar, along with clerical, maintenance, and other...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Chest Physical Therapy
Chest physical therapy is the term for a group of treatments designed to improve respiratory efficiency, promote expansion of the lungs, strengthen respiratory muscles, and eliminate secretions from the respiratory system.The purpose of chest phys...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Ask The Doctor (05-31-2007)
I was in a car accident four weeks ago. I have had physical therapy for the last three weeks and it seems to hurt more than it helps. I am still feeling pain and spasms. Can you suggest another option?
Source:StayWell
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