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[Or is it a degenerated organ? -Submitted by Baba-san, Hiroshima, Japan Commentary by Toe Doctor YOSHIRO YUASA YUASA YUASA YUASA is a physical therapist, doctor of toe, director of the Toe Research Institute, chairman of the Japanese Society of Functional Foot and Toe Therapy, and developer of Harmeku shoes. Former Director and Vice President of General Hospital, Medical...

Flat feet can be caused by a number of factors, including genetic factors and muscle strength problems. Generally speaking, proper foot and toe positioning with specific foot exercises can help form or restore foot arches.

Explanation by Toe Doctor YOSHIRO YUASA YUASA YUASA is a physical therapist, doctor of toe, director of the Toe Research Institute, chairman of the Japanese Society of Functional Toe Therapy, and developer of Halmek shoes. Former director, vice president, and medical director of General Hospital. His specialties are exercise physiology and anatomy. He is also a foot and shoe specialist, and a postural occlusion heal...

Question: I am concerned about the progression of my big toe. What can I do to prevent my big toe from getting worse? -Submitted by Kaneko-san, Yamaguchi, Japan Explanation by Toe Doctor YOSHIRO YUASA YUASA, Physical Therapist, Toe Doctor, Director of Toe Research Institute, President of the Japanese Society of Toe Muscle Function Therapy, Halmek Shoes Development...

Question: I really want to avoid surgery on my big toe. Are there any exercises that can help instead? -Submitted by Wada-san in Fukuoka City, Japan Commentary by Toe Doctor YOSHIRO YUASA YUASA YUASA, Physical Therapist, Toe Doctor, Director of the Toe Research Institute, President of the Japanese Society of Functional Toe Therapy, Halmek...

【：My mother and grandmother both had hallux valgus. Will I have hallux valgus too? -Submitted by Mr. Kuboi of Tokyo, Japan Explanation by Toe Doctor YOSHIRO YUASA YUASA YUASA is a physical therapist, toe doctor, director of the Toe Research Institute, president of the Japanese Society of Toe Muscle Function Therapy, and developer of Halmek shoes. Former medical...