Application of the three-plane method according to Barbara Zukunft-Huber in children with foot defects

Abstract

Introduction. The foot is an extremely important structure that affects a whole range of connections in our body. Any deviation from the norm can cause dissonance in the structure of the body, so it is extremely important to study and control the development of the foot from the beginning of a child’s life. Objective. For a number of foot defects, including flat foot, hollow foot and sickle foot, three-plane manual therapy for foot defects according to Barbara Zukunft-Huber can be used to stretch tissues and eliminate contractures in the foot and improve range of motion. In the present study, the effectiveness of three-plane manual therapy of foot defects according to Barbara Zukunft-Huber on various foot defects in children was evaluated. Materials and Methods. The study included 50 children with foot defects who were treated with three-plane manual therapy for foot defects according to Barbara Zukunft-Huber. The effects of the therapy were evaluated based on calculated measurements of foot angles using the Podo4Foot® CAM RGB computer podoscope before and after therapy. Results. After three-plane manual therapy for foot defects according to Barbara Zukunft-Huber, the results in children with flat foot, hollow foot and sickle foot improved. Conclusion. Three-plane manual therapy for foot defects is effective in treating various foot defects in children. The degree of effectiveness of the therapy depends on the regularity and conscientiousness of the therapy performed at home by the parent.