New research on bunion exercises and bunion correctors

Some new research has recently been published on just how effective are exercises and the bunion correctors in helping mild to moderate bunions (hallux valgus). See the study here.

The authors studied what is technically known as hallux valgus (non-technically known as bunions). They set out to evaluate whether combining exercise interventions (bunion exercises) with external support (e.g. bunion correctors) gave a better outcome (pain, alignment, function) than either alone or standard bunion care. They conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing groups: exercise + external support vs. control or single treatment. They measured outcomes such as deformity angle (HV angle), pain levels, foot function, gait and quality of life.

The combination approach (bunion exercises + bunion correctors) showed more favourable results in reducing pain and improving foot alignment and function than external support alone or standard conservative methods. They suggested that exercises likely contributes to muscular balance, alignment control, and dynamic function, while correctors provides passive alignment correction or mechanical relief.

The conclusion of the review was that for mild-to-moderate hallux valgus/bunions, using both exercises and correctors is more effective than relying on one alone.

Bunion Exercises

See the previous posts on:
Exercises for Bunions
Exercise is medicine

Bunion Correctors

See the previous posts on:
Do Podiatrists recommend bunion correctors?
How long should you wear a bunion corrector for?
Study shows the bunion correctors/splints help
Do Bunion Correctors Work?
Toe “thingy’s”