Valgus deformation of the foot is the main problem for most women. It arises from wearing tight and uncomfortable shoes. The corrector for the big toe is not a way to completely get rid of the problem, but it can alleviate the symptoms of this pathology, reduce the intensity of pain and inflammation, slightly reduce the size of the "bones" visually.
What is the corrector of the big toe?
All varieties of the described device have the same mechanism of action. The corrector fixes the thumb firmly in the correct position, keeping the deformed part of the joint in the desired plane. Thanks to this you can achieve the following results:
- elimination of painful and uncomfortable sensations, suspension of the inflammatory process;
- the ability to wear any properly selected shoes;
- gradual correction of the defect under condition of permanent and prolonged use of the device.
By way of influence, these types of proofreaders are distinguished:
- adjustable;
- silicone;
- plastic;
- Fabric (without a special tab between the thumb and the second toe).
There are also day and night locks. In the first case the device can be worn with shoes, it is imperceptible, it has small dimensions. The second type presupposes a more intense impact, it is recommended to be worn before bedtime and removed after awakening.
Let's consider each variety in more detail.
Adjustable deformed thumb corrector
Such locks, as a rule, are exclusively for night use. They consist of a solid plastic tire that holds the thumb in the correct position. This part is finished with soft polyurethane foam overlays to avoid the appearance of calluses. Also there is a frame with a Velcro fastener, which allows gradually increasing the angle of the tire tension and adjusting the position of the thumb.
In the daytime, you can not wear such fixatives and, naturally, it is inconvenient, but with regular night use, you can achieve significant straightening of the deformed joint.
Good adjustable correctors:
- Aetrex;
- Talus;
- Variteks.
Silicone corrector for thumb
Advantages of the type of fastener described are their softness, strength, ease of wearing with shoes. The attachments are small in size and represent a solid cast insert between the first and second toes that tightly mounts and holds the joint in the correct position. In this case, the corrector does not cause rubbing and the appearance of calluses.
By purchasing such a fixative, it is important to pay attention to the quality of silicone and the accuracy of execution. Recommended manufacturers:
- protect. Toe Spreader;
- Aetrex;
- Variteks;
- Talus;
- Bort.
Plastic night corrector for the big toe
This lock is very similar to the adjustable device, but it is even larger. Such correctors are a full-fledged device for correcting the joint, include a plastic tire to hold all the displaced fingers and a belt that allows you to change the tension.
Excellent in quality fixatives produce only 2 American firms:
- Aetrex;
- Fresco.
Fabric corrector-straightener of the big toe
The presented variety of adaptations is applied at the initial stages of valgus deformation, and also as a method
The corrector consists of a fabric "toe" for the thumb and front of the foot. On the inside, fabric soft tabs are sewn, keeping the joint in the correct position. Such a fixer is the most inconspicuous and comfortable for daytime wearing with any footwear.
Manufacturers:
- Bort;
- Bergal;
- Talus;
- Aetrex.