摘要：Introduction: Hallux valgus is a frequent painful
deformity of the feet, and occurs most often in
women of different ages. People with hallux valgus
have, among others, a genetic predisposition, a
weaker ligament-and joint structure of the foot, pes
planus (flatfoot), rheumatoid arthritis, muscular
balance disorders, are obese, and wear improper
footwear.
Purpose: To assess the knowledge of beauty salon
clients on the subject of professional care of hallux
valgus.
Materials and methods: Research was conducted in
a beauty salon in Lomza, Poland using an original
questionnaire. The study was approved (No. 4/2013)
by the senate of the Ethics Committee of the Lomza
State University of Applied Sciences.
Results: The conducted research showed that 48%
of the surveyed women dealt with hallux valgus
using orthopedic insoles, and 26% underwent
procedures recommended by a specialist.
Respondents knew kinesiotherapy and taping as
treatment methods for this ailment. The vast majority
of the surveyed women would undergo non-surgical
hallux valgus treatment, and only a few would opt
for surgery.
Conclusions: The knowledge of the studied women
about hallux valgus was quite extensive.
