Emmanouil Arvanitakis

Podiatrist
PhD Cand. in Podiatry at University of Malta

Emmanouil (Manos) Arvanitakis was born in Heraklion, Crete – Hellas and is a Podiatrist.He is a graduate of Salford University, England, with postgraduate studies at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh.

His PhD is in progress at the University of Malta.

2017 was a milestone in his career as well as in the development of the science of Podiatry in Greece, with the creation of a Podiatry department at the Metropolitan College.

He is the president of the Hellenic Association of Podiatrists and Podiatrists.

He is a scientific partner in important organic and leading sports teams of Greek football and sports clubs.

The effectiveness of an innovative Hallux Valgus sock on dysfunction of the 1st Ray and Hallux Abducto-valgus progression AND application to athletes

The Hallux Valgus Sock, an innovative product into the podiatry and foot care industry, a patent (Industrial Property Organisation: Protocol No7110/2015) approved by the National Organisation for Medicines and certified by GMDN. This product controls the 1st Ray, reduces foot pain and instability during walking, helps post surgery rehabilitation of the bunion and reduces the risk of bunion recurrence.

Recognition of the product by athletes

Dysfunctions in the biomechanics of the first ray such as hypomobility or hypermobility have been suggested to play a key role in an amount of foot conditions (Cornwall et al, 2006).

I am a firm believer in the early intervention and prevention of complications. This has been the main reason for developing.

This is the main reason that I want to scientifically test the Hallux Valgus Sock. To offer a novality of the Hallux Valgus Sock To offer a novality of my PHD.

Τhank you very much for the opportunity you are giving me, to present the product that I have been inspired and created!