Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating alignment of the foot
to treat patients with flat feet, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and
metatarsophalangeal joint dysfunction. An inflatable implant is
positioned in or about the sinus tarsi and/or first metatarsal-phalangeal
joint of the foot. The implant is insertable by minimally invasive means
and inflatable through a catheter or needle. Inflation of the implant
alters the range of motion in the subtalar or first metatarsal-phalangeal
joint and changes the alignment of the foot.