Turf Toe Inserts or Insoles

A turf toe is a sprain of the big toe joint in which the damage is done when the joint is hyperextended. It got its name from American Football where it become more common on the artificial turfs. However, it can occur in any sport on any surface. All that is required that the toe…

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Exercises for Bunions

Bunions are a common problem and the question often comes up about can bunion exercises help? Short answer: yes Long answer: maybe, yes So, do Bunion Exercises Work? The answer really depends on what is meant by “work”. Will the exercises correct the bunion and associated hallux valgus? Probably not. The forces from the biomechanics…

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Do Bunion Correctors Work?

Bunions are an enlargement of the big toe joint of the foot and are typically associated with a hallux (big toe) valgus (deviation to the outside). Due to that deviation, it would seem logical to use a “bunion corrector” or “hallux valgus splint” to try and correct that deviation. This means that we have the…

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