PODCAST: Bc. Edita Prošková: Hallux valgus under the microscope: What causes bunions and how can you prevent them?

Listen to our podcast with Bc. Edita Prošková about preventing and treating bunions (hallux valgus). Get practical tips for healthier feet.

In today’s episode of the naBOSo podcast, we’ll take a closer look at an issue that affects hundreds of thousands of people – a bunion, also known as hallux valgus. Why does it develop, how can you recognise it, and what can you do to help prevent it?

Our guest is Edita Prošková, a physiotherapist and podologist who specialises in foot care for both children and adults. Edita was one of our very first guests back in 2021, and today she’s returning with more valuable real-world insights. In her clinic, she works with issues such as flat feet, hallux valgus, heel spurs and poor posture. She makes custom orthopaedic insoles and is a strong advocate of natural movement and barefoot footwear.

In this episode, we’ll bust the most common myths about bunions, go through practical prevention steps, and you’ll learn how you can support your feet starting today.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn about:

• 00:00 Introduction and guest welcome
• 01:44 The most common myths about bunions
• 03:12 Genetics and lifestyle
• 05:19 What hallux valgus is and how it develops
• 08:32 Diagnosis, how to recognise it and the stages of hallux valgus
• 10:00 How hallux valgus affects the musculoskeletal system and walking
• 15:16 Orthopaedic insoles and how they differ
• 17:39 Barefoot shoes and whether they’re suitable
• 21:32 Prevention and foot care
• 25:46 Toe alignment socks and simple exercises

Podcast links:

• naBOSo on Instagram
• naBOSo on Facebook
• Edita Prošková on Instagram

Download the podcast as an mp3 (20 MB)

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