Lexington Podiatry Top 3 Things About Hallux Limitus
Channel: Lexington Podiatry
Date: 2018-05-22

Dr. Amy Barko, CWSP discusses Hallux Limitus and the top three things you should know. How do many people get develop Hallux Limitus?
Repetitive injuries caused by running on your toes, dropping heavy things on your big toe joint, wearing stilettos or shoes that don’t fit, and squatting for long periods of time (So watch out, baseball catchers!)
Over-pronation, which is when the feet roll outward when walking, which places excessive pressure on the big toe
Genetic defects in the toe and joint/length of metatarsal
Overly high arches
Osteoarthritis, a type of arthritis that usually just comes with age