Functional hallux limitus
March 29th, 2010
The big toe joint is an extremely important joint in the body as when we walk, the body moves forward or pivots over the foot when we are walking or running. This joint needs to move freely or that efficient forward movement of the body can be impaired. If the joint does not move then it will create compensations in other parts of the body. These compensations can become painful. Often the pain is distant from the big toe joint and the cause of it goes unrecognised. The most common cause of problems at the big toe joint when walking is a condition called functional hallux limitus.
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