Strengthening a leg muscle for bunion pain and function
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether strengthening a specific muscle on the outside of your lower leg can help reduce pain, improve foot alignment, and make it easier to walk and do daily activities if you have a bunion (hallux valgus).
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a mild to moderate bunion (the angle of your big toe is between 15 and 40 degrees).
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You are experiencing pain and have trouble doing everyday activities because of your bunion.
- You are not currently doing physical therapy, using a brace, or doing special exercises for your bunion.
- You do not have rheumatoid arthritis, a stiff big toe, or a history of foot surgery or custom shoe inserts.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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