Title: What should I do if my feet are splayed? ——Full analysis of causes, hazards and correction methods
In recent years, with the improvement of health awareness, body posture issues have gradually become a hot topic. Splayed feet (that is, the toes are excessively abducted when walking or standing) not only affects the appearance, but may also cause joint pain and other problems. This article combines the hot discussions on the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with structured solutions.
1. Statistics of relevant hot spots on the entire network in the past 10 days

| keywords | Search volume (daily average) | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| Correction of splayed feet | 5,200+ | Xiaohongshu, Zhihu |
| Children's horoscope | 3,800+ | Douyin, baby mom community |
| Adult gait correction | 2,900+ | Station B, Keep |
| foot health | 4,500+ | WeChat public account |
2. Common causes of splayed feet
According to the latest medical discussion hot spots, the main reasons can be summarized as:
| Type | specific reasons | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| congenital factors | Hip Dysplasia/Heredity | 35% |
| acquired habits | Bad sitting posture/W-shaped sitting posture | 28% |
| Sports injuries | Unrecovered ankle sprain | 22% |
| Others | Obesity/calcium deficiency | 15% |
3. Hazard warning (recent hot search cases)
1.knee pain:The Weibo topic #长外八字 injures the knee# has been read more than 12 million times
2.pelvic tilt: Xiaohongshu related notes received over 80,000 likes
3.Lumbar problems: Zhihu hot post points out the correlation with lumbar muscle strain
4. Complete list of correction methods (2023 latest version)
| method type | Specific measures | Applicable people |
|---|---|---|
| Movement correction | • Arch strengthening training • Elastic band adduction exercises | Teen/Adult |
| Instrument assistance | • Orthotic insoles • Night brace | People with moderate symptoms |
| behavioral intervention | • Straight walking exercise • Avoid sitting on your knees | children |
| medical treatment | • Orthopedic corrective surgery • Physiotherapy | Severe patients |
5. Evaluation of recent popular correction programs
1.Douyin’s popular orthopedic insoles: Measured feedback satisfaction level is 72% (controversial point: long-term dependence)
2.Training recommended by the UP master of Station B: "21-Day Gait Transformation" course has received more than 500,000 training sessions
3.New plan for tertiary hospitals:Personalized dynamic orthosis technology that is popular on Weibo
6. Expert advice (excerpted from recent health live broadcast)
1. Children’s golden correction period: 3-8 years old (the single live broadcast of Douyin Pediatrician has more than 800,000 views)
2. Adults need to cooperate:
• Targeted training 3 times a week
• Choose soles with moderate hardness
3. Early warning signal: Seek medical attention promptly if knee joint bounce occurs.
7. Precautions
1. Avoid blindly following Internet folk remedies (recently, Zhihu anti-counterfeiting posts have become more exposed)
2. The correction cycle usually takes 3-6 months
3. It is recommended to conduct professional gait analysis first (Meituan data shows that searches for related testing services increased by 200%)
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from October 1 to 10, 2023, based on the hot search lists of various platforms and the opinions of professional medical journals. Please consult a regular medical institution for specific correction plans.
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