The equine foot is characterized by a malformation of the foot, which compromises the flexibility of the painful area of the ankle, making it difficult to perform movements, such as walking and the ability to flex the foot towards the front of the leg.
This problem can manifest itself in one or both feet, and leads the person to compensate for the imbalance by putting more weight on one foot or heel, walking on the tip of the foot or even abnormally articulating the knee or hip.which can lead to complications.
- Treatment will depend on the cause and severity of the problem and usually consists of physical therapy.
- The use of orthopedic devices and.
- In some cases.
- Surgery.
The equine foot can occur due to genetic factors, or due to shortening of the calf muscle or tension in the Achilles tendon, which can be congenital or acquired.In some cases, the horse’s foot may also be related to cerebral palsy or myelomeningocele.
In addition, horse legs can also appear in people who wear high heels, have one leg shorter than the other, have suffered trauma to the area, have a limb immobilized or suffer from neurological problems.
People with equine feet usually tend to compensate for the imbalance between the two feet by placing more weight on one foot or heel, stepping on the tip of the foot, or even articulating the knee.abnormally hip, and can lead to complications such as heel pain, calf cramps, inflammation of the Achilles tendon, flat foot, rubbing in the central region of the foot, appearance of scars under the heel, bunions and pain in the ankles and legs.
In addition, there may also be changes in posture and walking, which can cause back problems and back pain.
The treatment of clubfoot will depend on its severity and the cause of it, and can be done with physiotherapy, the use of orthopedic devices or other medical devices that help locomotion, repositioning the foot or reducing the tension in the Achilles tendon.