Big Toe Mobility Exercises (Hallux Limitus)

Today's video covers mobility exercises for the big toe and a condition called hallux limitus. Hallux limitus describes a condition in which mobility of the big toe joint (metatarsophalangeal joint) is lost resulting in pain and impaired function. Over time, pain and arthritis can develop in the joint and mobility can become more severely compromised, eventually resulting in a rigid toe joint (hallux rigidus). Problems typically arise when big toe dorsiflexion is limited (60 degrees is normal), which leads to abnormal foot mechanics during functional tasks, including the gait cycle. As time goes on, individuals with limited toe range of motion may be more prone to developing pain and/or various orthopedic foot conditioning, including bunions Book Link: https://amzn.to/49oTXeW Fasciitis Fighter Tool: https://amzn.to/3TIJnK3 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Normal Toe Range of Motion 02:23 Passive Range of Motion Stretches 03:51 Functional Dorsiflexion Stretch 05:26 My Self-Guided Rehab Book 06:24 Active Mobility Exercises