{"id":10038,"date":"2025-08-28T13:13:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T13:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centre-ortho.ch\/comprendre-le-hallux-limitus-fonctionnel\/"},"modified":"2025-09-07T21:18:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T21:18:37","slug":"understand-functional-hallux-limitus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.centre-ortho.ch\/en\/understand-functional-hallux-limitus\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Functional Hallux Limitus"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"10038\" class=\"elementor elementor-10038\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80d8a9f8 conteneur_vid_0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"80d8a9f8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e52a9f6 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button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"04332d2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper\"><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-d587a21\">Anatomy:<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wgl-button-wrapper\"><a  class=\"wgl-infobox_button wgl-button  no_media\"><div class=\"button__content\"><span class=\"button__text\">Foot<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efb215be colonne_vid_1 aleft button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"efb215be\" 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data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper\"><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-d587a21\">Pathology:<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wgl-button-wrapper\"><a  class=\"wgl-infobox_button wgl-button  no_media\"><div class=\"button__content\"><span class=\"button__text\">Functional hallux limitus<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae87a69c colonne_vid_1 aleft button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"ae87a69c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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112v48h448v-48c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><span class=\"button__text\">Consultations<\/span><\/div><\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eef1656d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eef1656d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5989fd53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"5989fd53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b84297f6 e-con-full conteneur_droit_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b84297f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1ffd71b e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c1ffd71b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85d4503c titre_vid_1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"85d4503c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding Functional Hallux Limitus<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31150da6 paragraphe_vid_1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31150da6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Functional hallux limitus is a blockage of the long flexor tendon of the big toe, causing balance disorders. This video explains the anatomy involved, clinical diagnostic methods, and possible treatments: physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and minimally invasive surgery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d07cf9fb e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d07cf9fb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c516f2e0 tabs_vid_1 tabs-full-width-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-tabs\" data-id=\"c516f2e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-tabs wgl-tabs_swiper-wrapper tabs_align-justify\">\n            <div class=\"wgl-tabs_headings-wrap swiper\">\n                <div class=\"wgl-tabs_headings swiper-wrapper\"><h4 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class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 450ms\">l<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 480ms\">o<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 510ms\">t<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 540ms\">t<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 570ms\">o<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 600ms\">n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                            <div data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_3302\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_dot list_primary_color\"><li>Definition of functional hallux limitus <\/li><li> Anatomy of the long flexor <\/li><li> Clinical diagnosis <\/li><li> Treatments: physiotherapy, occupational therapy, surgery <\/li><li> Advice to patients<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                            <div data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_3303\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_check_circle list_primary_color\"><li>Physiotherapy <\/li><li> Occupational therapy <\/li><li> Endoscopic surgery<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                            <div data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_3304\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_check list_primary_color\"><li>Identify a tendon sliding disorder <\/li><li> Relieve discomfort with appropriate exercises <\/li><li> Support the rearfoot with specific insoles <\/li><li> Consider surgery as a last resort<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .wgl-tabs -->\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a6d6a93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"1a6d6a93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f256d34 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1f256d34\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8017436f titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8017436f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding functional hallux limitus in a few key points<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb809bb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb809bb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The term &quot;functional hallux limitus&quot; describes a sliding blockage of the long flexor of the big toe (FHL) in the hindfoot. This condition prevents normal extension of the big toe at the end of support and alters the gait.<br><br>This pathology affects both the biomechanics of the foot and overall balance. Indeed, an alteration in propulsion disrupts stability and can lead to distant pain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18769e3c e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"18769e3c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af83e1e5 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"af83e1e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Simplified anatomy and mechanism of blockage<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfed5d2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfed5d2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The FHL muscle runs from the posterior compartment of the leg, passes behind the talus in a fibrous-bony tunnel, and then ends on the big toe. Blockage occurs at the musculotendinous junction during passage through this tunnel, particularly when the ankle is dorsiflexed.<br><br>This mechanism defeats the winch effect of the forefoot and creates compensations throughout the lower limb.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-223c82ae e-con-full conteneur_citation_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"223c82ae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36d78f25 conteneur_citation_vid_1 aleft elementor-widget-icon-box wgl-icon-box wgl-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"36d78f25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper wgl-layout-left\"><span class=\"media-wrapper icon-wrapper\"><span class=\"wgl-icon\" ><svg class=\"icon elementor-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-quote-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M464 256h-80v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8c-88.4 0-160 71.6-160 160v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-288 0H96v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8C71.6 32 0 103.6 0 192v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-56c0705\">Functional hallux limitus is a clinical entity characterized by the absence of sliding of the long flexor tendon of the big toe.<\/span><\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a96ae9a e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9a96ae9a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99dac47c titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"99dac47c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Recognize the signs and make the diagnosis<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f54b1aea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f54b1aea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Observation of gait and the three-step stretch test are usually sufficient to guide the diagnosis. A dynamic podiatric impression can demonstrate a lack of support under the first ray and a late tilt into pronation.<br><br>Simple exercises already allow us to assess the progress: when the subtalar joint is released and the tendon slides again, extension of the hallux becomes possible again in the ankle dorsiflexion position.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ca99fca e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4ca99fca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-153efeba titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"153efeba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatments: from conservative to minimally invasive<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40d5e6ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40d5e6ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The first step combines a release maneuver, targeted stretching, balance work, and, if necessary, dynamic arch supports to guide footing. The goal is to resynchronize gait and improve balance.<br><br>When symptoms persist, endoscopic surgery through two short incisions frees the passage of the tendon in the retrotalar tunnel and restores dorsiflexion of the hallux at the end of support.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7090fb24 e-con-full conteneur_citation_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7090fb24\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bbe8a25 conteneur_citation_vid_1 aleft elementor-widget-icon-box wgl-icon-box wgl-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"9bbe8a25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper wgl-layout-left\"><span class=\"media-wrapper icon-wrapper\"><span class=\"wgl-icon\" ><svg class=\"icon elementor-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-quote-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M464 256h-80v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8c-88.4 0-160 71.6-160 160v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-288 0H96v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8C71.6 32 0 103.6 0 192v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-56c0705\">This blockage creates a cascade of side effects on the joints and disrupts our static and dynamic balance.<\/span><\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2db7cc6 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e2db7cc6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd9d82b2 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd9d82b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Practical advice for the patient<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55bf44e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55bf44e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A regular exercise program, attention to step sequence, and gradual adaptation of physical activity promote improvement. Coordination with the therapist allows for adjusting goals and monitoring progress.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-092da639 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"092da639\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de8a74a1 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"de8a74a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">To remember<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04e3973a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04e3973a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Diagnosed clinically, this entity benefits from graduated and effective management. Restoring the sliding of the FHL means restoring the foot&#039;s winch role and giving back its fluidity to walking.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cde885b9 e-con-full conteneur_tags_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cde885b9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80b4769e conteneur_tags_1 aleft elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-button\" data-id=\"80b4769e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" style=\"\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wgl-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.centre-ortho.ch\/en\/research\/functional-hallux-limitus\/\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"button__content\"><span class=\"button__text\">functional hallux limitus<\/span><\/div><\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2929d915 conteneur_tags_1 aleft elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-button\" data-id=\"2929d915\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" style=\"\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wgl-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.centre-ortho.ch\/en\/research\/foot-pain\/\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"button__content\"><span class=\"button__text\">foot pain<\/span><\/div><\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21911097 conteneur_tags_1 aleft elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-button\" data-id=\"21911097\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" style=\"\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wgl-button\" 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