[Retracted] Therapeutic Management of the Hallux Rigidus

Table 2

Various options available for the physiotherapeutic management of hallux limitus.

Orthotic interventions	(i) weight offloading orthotics; (ii) offload the first MTP joint during push off phase of the gait cycle; (iii) medial arch support; (iv) dynamic splinting for first MTJ extension
Manual methods	(i) long axis traction of MTP joint; (ii) sesamoid joint mobilizations; (iii) flexor halluces strengthening; (iv) manipulation of the first MTP; (v) Stretching of the capsular contracture and the associated tendon on plantar aspect improves the pulley mechanism of the FHL (flexor hallucis longus) tendon; (vi) Intrinsic foot flexor exercise