- Cut your mileage to a manageable level, or stop and cross train until better, and then make sure you follow the correct protocol for introducing running again (video).
- Perform the ‘IMPORTANT’ and ‘OPTIONAL’ video advice below.
- Perform the ‘ESSENTIAL CHECKS’ videos below, which assess if you need orthotics, how stable your hip muscles are (if they are not, then click here), if there is a difference in your leg lengths, whether you need new shoes, if your core stability is strong enough (if it isn’t, then click here).
- Ensure you check you are running with good form (click here)
- Before following the rehabilitation advice, read our treatment precautions here.
- Twice a day, for 20 minutes at a time, do contrast hydrotherapy, or if it is acutely painful, ice the area a few times a day (see videos below).
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen help reduce the pain and inflammation.
- Taping the foot may help reduce symptoms (see videos below).
Cuboid dysfunction
Below you will find advice as to how to deal with this injury – by becoming a member, you can
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Remember to have this confirmed by your sports doctor, or sports therapist.
You can diagnose other running injury’s here.
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Important Optional Essential checks
- How to return to running
- Applying ice to an area
- Contrast hydrotherapy
- The application of heat
- Mobilisation of the midtarsal joint
- Mobilisation of the cuboid bone
- Foot circles
- Plantar fascia massage
- Outer Calf stretch
- Inner Calf Stretch
- Medial ankle strengthening with band
- Strengthening of sole of foot
- Wobble board balance exercises
Cuboid dysfunction
Attention!
Cuboid dysfunction can be confused with other conditions including, although rarely, fracture. Ensure you seek advice from your doctor or sports therapist.
