Rehab For Runners

#38: Strategies for Treating and Preventing Bunions

Dr. Lisa DPT Episode 38

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In this episode, Dr. Lisa explains how to prevent bunions and what the research says about treating bunions.

Bunions can be genetic but they can also be a sign of improper big toe stability and mobility. This imbalance of load causes the bone to take the shape of where the force is going.

Links:
Toe Spacers (Use code DRLISA10)

Foot and Ankle Program
Orthotics Episode

Research Links:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33123707/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27363573/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27266887/