Effect of Selective Strengthening of Peroneus Longus on Pain , Joint Alignment and Foot Function in Hallux Valgus

Effect of Selective Strengthening of Peroneus Longus Muscles on Pain Joint Alignment and Foot Function in Hallux Valgus

Purpose of this study is to measure Change in Hallux valgus angle (HVA )as measured by kinovea software Change in pain as measured by numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) Change in function as measured by Foot function index (FFI )Egyptian version With the peroneus longus strengthening exercise versus the use of conventional physical therapy programme in cases of hallux valgus patients

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients must be diagnosed as having mild to moderate Hallux valgus (with Hallux valgus angle between 15-40 degrees)
• patients aging between 18-60 .
• patients must report pain and limited function .
• patients must report that they are not undergoing physiotherapy , not using orthosis , dynamic splinting exercises for Hallux valgus

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients diagnosed with systematic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis .
• Cognitive or mental illness.
• Hallux rigidus or limitus .
• History of surgery to foot of Hallux .
• Previous use of foot orthosis .