Free Seminar for Practitioners】To Improve Hallux Valgus Treatment Strategies to Change the Condition of the Hallux Valgus by Walking.

The Cradle Walking Association for the Eradication of Hallux Valgus (Fuchu City, Tokyo) will hold a free online seminar for therapists who deal with foot problems at osteopathic clinics and other treatment facilities, explaining the "gait improvement method" that approaches hallux valgus from the root and the know-how to introduce it at treatment facilities. The free online seminar will be held to explain the "gait improvement method" that approaches bunions from the root and the know-how to introduce it in treatment centers.

The "Cradle Walking(R)" method, which has helped more than 5,000 patients over the past 30 years, will be introduced with abundant case examples to show its improvement effects and practical methods that do not rely on surgery or insoles.

Cradle Walking Instruction

Background

Hallux valgus is a foot deformity problem that causes pain due to a bent thumb, and is a particular problem for many women in Japan. Generally, when symptoms are severe, surgery is performed to correct the bones, or symptomatic treatment is used to correct the foot with insoles or taping. However, these methods alone do not solve the underlying problem, and many cases suffer from recurrence and continued pain.

In fact, bunions are also called a "lifestyle disease of the foot" caused by poor foot function due to improper walking, and can be improved and prevented by correcting the way one walks.

In the past, there were few therapies that focused on this issue, and many treatments were only temporary solutions such as pain relief.

The Cradle Walking Society for the Eradication of Hallux Valgus (formerly the Hallux Valgus Research Institute, established in 1999) has been researching gait and feet for about 30 years with the mission of "eradicating hallux valgus all over the world.

The original method "Cradle Walking(R)" developed by the Institute is an epoch-making method to improve the pain and deformity of big toe from the root without relying on surgery or tools by acquiring a correct gait in which weight is smoothly transferred from heel to sole to toe.

In fact, more than 5,000 patients have actually experienced reductions in pain and deformity after receiving this gait guidance at certified treatment centers nationwide, and many have expressed their joy, such as "I can wear high heels again" and "I was able to avoid surgery.

In July of this year, the Association published a mook book, "Toe Walking: Improvement of Hallux Valgus," which summarizes the results of the Association's many years of research! (Boutique-sha, 1,650 yen including tax), a mook book that compiles the results of the Association's many years of research, and provides easy-to-understand explanations for the general public about the causes of big toe problems and how to improve them.

Toe-Toe Hallux Valgus Improvement Seminar

Points (the focus of this seminar)

Cradle Walking(R) is a method to approach big toe from the root by improving the walking form. By instructing the patient to walk in a way that correctly shifts the weight from the heel to the toes, it is possible to prevent recurrence without resorting to temporary measures such as surgery, insoles, or taping.

Differentiation from other therapies: While various therapies such as tape fixation, talus adjustment, foot supports, surgery, and orthotic prescriptions focus on pain relief and temporary correction, "Cradle Walking(R)" approaches the cause of hallux valgus by reviewing the way of walking itself to achieve fundamental improvement and recurrence prevention. This approach helps to improve the root cause of hallux valgus and prevent its recurrence.

Free video content: If you register as an official member of the Association's LINE, you will have the privilege of viewing exclusive video content related to gait improvement free of charge. You can learn about case studies and specific training videos online at any time as educational materials to help you learn how to walk correctly.

Related books are also published: A mook book, "Toe Walking Improves Hallux Valgus," supervised by the association, is available for purchase! Cradle Walking" will be published in July 2025.

This book explains the theory and practice of gait improvement methods that do not rely on surgery, along with abundant illustrations and case examples, and is available at bookstores nationwide and on Amazon. It also includes the latest data and specific teaching methods.

Seminar contents (excerpts)

The "true cause" of hallux valgus from the viewpoint of gait and toes.

Gait improvement" method that produces results without relying on taping or orthopedic devices.

Introduction of examples of high unit-price menus, differentiation, and community-based introduction

Event Information

Seminar Title: "[Free] Cradle Walking(R)" to challenge hallux valgus! Seminar on root improvement and introduction for healers" ・Date : January 2026

Date ： January 25, 2026 (Sun.) 13:00 -

　　　　　　　Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 20:30

　　　　　　　Each session will last 90 minutes (same content)

Method ： Online delivery

Target ： Osteopathic clinics, osteopathic hospitals, and foot care providers. Judo therapists, acupuncture and moxibustion therapists, physical therapists, therapists, and other practitioners.

Participation fee: Free of charge

How to apply: Please add us as a friend on our official LINE account. Detailed information and URL for viewing will be provided in due course.

Click here for LINE registration: https://lin.ee/hgCslTj

Lecturer Profile

Mr. Junichi Kaneko (Judo therapist)

Director of Sapporo Ingrown Toenail Institute.

He specializes in specialized foot treatment and is a leading expert in gait improvement, being involved in many clinical cases such as bunions, ingrown toenails, plantar fasciitis, etc. He is also a member of HBC's "Gutchi Today.

HBC "Gutsy's Today! and HTB's "Ichi-Oshi! and HTB's "Ichi-Oshi! He is also active in both media and education, teaching at NHK Culture Center and Asahi Culture Center, and co-authoring books.

Future Development

In the future, the Association will focus on strengthening preventive education to eradicate hallux valgus. It is known that the way we walk from childhood is a factor in hallux valgus,

We will promote efforts to nip the development of hallux valgus in the bud in children by training therapists who can teach the correct way to walk at elementary schools, junior high schools, and other educational facilities.

In addition, we are seeking partners who can work together to achieve a "future with zero bunions" by further expanding cooperation not only with companies, therapists, and other professionals involved in foot problems, but also with various fields such as education, shoes, sports, medical care, and welfare.

We are receiving an increasing number of requests for "Cradle Walking(R)" instruction both in Japan and overseas, and we will continue to actively expand our network of certified clinics and disseminate information based on our vision of eradicating bunions worldwide.

Outline of the Association

Association name: "Association for the Eradication of Hallux Valgus

Location ： 5-6-5 Miyanishi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo

Operating company: Yoshida Kikaku Co.

Establishment ： 1999

Description of Business ： Sharing the method of improving and preventing hallux valgus for healers,

　　　　　　 The organization is working to eradicate hallux valgus by sharing the techniques for improving and preventing hallux valgus with therapists.

Official website: https://www.gaihan-boshi.jp/