{"id":11696,"date":"2025-08-29T09:47:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T09:47:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centre-ortho.ch\/consequences-biomecaniques-du-hallux-limitus\/"},"modified":"2025-09-07T21:18:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T21:18:46","slug":"biomechanical-consequences-of-hallux-limitus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.centre-ortho.ch\/en\/biomechanical-consequences-of-hallux-limitus\/","title":{"rendered":"Biomechanical consequences of hallux limitus"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"11696\" class=\"elementor elementor-11696\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ecda5da conteneur_vid_0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6ecda5da\" 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 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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\"><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wgl-button-wrapper\"><a  class=\"wgl-infobox_button wgl-button  no_media\"><div class=\"button__content\"><span class=\"button__text\">Specialized presentation<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/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-6fe15c32 e-con-full colonne_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6fe15c32\" 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-52a2c5ce colonne_vid_1 aleft button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"52a2c5ce\" 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; Knee; Pelvis<\/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-77341bdb colonne_vid_1 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile aleft button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"77341bdb\" 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\">Surgery:<\/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\">##Type_of_surgery##<\/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-b2ff4bf1 colonne_vid_1 aleft button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"b2ff4bf1\" 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\">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\">Hallux limitus; Biomechanical instability<\/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-32b65503 colonne_vid_1 aleft button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"32b65503\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54bab9e1 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"54bab9e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28edd90b titre_vid_1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"28edd90b\" 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\">Biomechanical consequences of hallux limitus<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a18b7ce paragraphe_vid_1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a18b7ce\" 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>Dr. Vallotton explains the impact of hallux limitus on the kinetic chain of the lower limb, highlighting the imbalances induced in the foot, knee, and pelvis. He details the consequences on walking, lower back pain, and posture, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive assessment to adapt treatment.<\/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-cff137e2 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cff137e2\" 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-aa3961f7 tabs_vid_1 tabs-full-width-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-tabs\" data-id=\"aa3961f7\" 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=\"translation-block\"><span><span class=\"word\"><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 30ms\">D<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 60ms\">r<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"word\"><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 120ms\">J<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 150ms\">a<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 180ms\">c<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 210ms\">q<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 240ms\">u<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 270ms\">e<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 300ms\">s<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"word\"><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 360ms\">V<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 390ms\">a<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 420ms\">l<\/span><span 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_2852\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_dot list_primary_color\"><li>Concepts of inter-articular synchronization<\/li><li> Effects of hallux limitus<\/li><li> Gait cycle analysis<\/li><li> Biomechanical consequences<\/li><li> Functional approach<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                            <div data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_2853\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_check_circle list_primary_color\"><li>Functional assessment<\/li><li> Gait analysis<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                            <div data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_2854\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_check list_primary_color\"><li>importance of gait analysis<\/li><li>impact of the foot on the knee and back<\/li><li>hallux limitus and postural pain<\/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-1009db49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"1009db49\" 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-215411ce e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"215411ce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bac82169 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bac82169\" 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\">Hallux limitus: a small segment, big effects<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7021b0ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7021b0ca\" 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>Hallux limitus is a restriction in the mobility of the big toe during propulsion. This &quot;small&quot; blockage alters the mechanics of the entire lower limb, because walking is a synchronized chain where the foot controls the rotational alignment of the segments. When the propulsion phase is hindered, the overall kinematics become disorganized and the constraints shift.<\/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-6bbadad4 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6bbadad4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89f6b348 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"89f6b348\" 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\">Gait cycle and interjoint synchronism<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-228dc842 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"228dc842\" 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>In normal walking, the foot moves from supination to pronation with precise temporal transitions. The big toe is the last point of contact with the ground before propulsion, then the return to supination occurs. In the case of hallux limitus, pronation extends beyond the useful time, the tibial rotation harmonic shifts, and overall coordination is lost. Muscle timing is disrupted, and the economy of movement collapses.<\/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-8f4b58f4 e-con-full conteneur_citation_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8f4b58f4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d589cda4 conteneur_citation_vid_1 aleft elementor-widget-icon-box wgl-icon-box wgl-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"d589cda4\" 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\">Hallux limitus disrupts the entire gait cycle.<\/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-1408f325 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1408f325\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-535acc41 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"535acc41\" 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\">Consequences on the knee: medial collapse and constraints<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec689d65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec689d65\" 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>Prolonged pronation is accompanied by tibial internal rotation and a tendency toward dynamic valgus, with medial collapse of the knee. This configuration increases stress on the medial structures (particularly the crow&#039;s feet) and alters patellofemoral mechanics. When running, the variations are amplified and anterior or internal knee pain is common.<\/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-06f96080 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"06f96080\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7309496f titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7309496f\" 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\">Pelvis and lumbar spine: anterior tilt and lower back pain<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79a0ca8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79a0ca8c\" 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 lack of propulsion leads to an anterior tilt of the pelvis and early flexion of the trunk, with lumbar stiffening and modification of sagittal balance. The stresses are redistributed unfavorably, exposing to exertional lower back pain and hip impingements that are easier to trigger. The lumbo-pelvi-femoral chain then compensates for an initial deficit in the foot.<\/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-61b1d94b e-con-full conteneur_citation_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"61b1d94b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a368dce1 conteneur_citation_vid_1 aleft elementor-widget-icon-box wgl-icon-box wgl-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"a368dce1\" 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\">Gait analysis is essential to understanding certain chronic pain conditions.<\/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-b0860cc7 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b0860cc7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e970019d titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e970019d\" 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\">Why gait analysis is crucial<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61abf99d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61abf99d\" 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>Assessing supination-pronation timing, tibial rotation, and frontal knee control helps to objectify the role of the hallux and guide treatment. Depending on the case, foot orthoses, first ray mobility work, strengthening, and targeted motor training restore propulsion timing and reduce upward constraints.<\/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-cb8976c8 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cb8976c8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c260708 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c260708\" 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\">Global approach: rebalancing the functional chain<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cc29118 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cc29118\" 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>Treatment combines correction of distal factors and reprogramming of proximal segments. The knee regains dynamic stability through strengthening and proprioception, while the hip and trunk recover postural control compatible with efficient propulsion. The goal is symmetrical, economical, and lastingly pain-free 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-809a2f22 e-con-full conteneur_tags_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"809a2f22\" 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-158bd4af conteneur_tags_1 aleft elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-button\" data-id=\"158bd4af\" 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\/hallux-limitus\/\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"button__content\"><span class=\"button__text\">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-8b89f066 conteneur_tags_1 aleft elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-button\" data-id=\"8b89f066\" 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\/biomechanics\/\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"button__content\"><span class=\"button__text\">biomechanics<\/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-c45e0ebf conteneur_tags_1 aleft elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-button\" data-id=\"c45e0ebf\" 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\/gait-analysis\/\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"button__content\"><span 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