Rehab For Runners

#38: Strategies for Treating and Preventing Bunions

December 27, 2023 Dr. Lisa DPT Episode 38
Rehab For Runners
#38: Strategies for Treating and Preventing Bunions
Show Notes

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/