HALLUX VALGUS CORRECTION METHOD AND FOOTWEAR FOR HALLUX VALGUS

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a hallux valgus correction method and footwear for hallux valgus that can correct hallux valgus by a simple method.;SOLUTION: In the hallux valgus correction method, in the sole member 1 of the footwear on which the sole of the foot abuts on corresponding to at least the belly 40a of the hallux abductor 40, there is provided a slope 11 that is inclined downward from the inner to the outer side of the foot and that has an inclined angle θ of 40-60° to the horizontal plane. In walking with the footwear worn, the walker pressurizes the belly 40a of the hallux abductor 40 with the slope 11 by the own weight to turn the hallux to the inner side of the foot.;COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT