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METATARSALGIA- PRINCIPLES OF THERAPY AND REHABILITATION

Andrija JELČIĆ ; Zavod za reumatske bolesti, fizikalnu medicinu rehabilitaciju, Zagreb


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Abstract

Metatarsalgia is caused by inflammatory and traumatic changes as well as by
cstatic disturbances in the fore part of the foot.
The treatment and rehabilitation are done by medication therapy, indicated
·by the etiology, by physical therapy (galvanization, short-wave diathermy, ultra:
sound, dyadinamic and interference ourrents), kinesitherapy and orthopaedic insole
with metatarsal pads, and massage.
By combining these procedures both subjective and objective complaints are
r emoved and the functional ability of the foot is improved.

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Hrčak ID:

143959

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/143959

Publication date:

20.11.1984.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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