Physiotherapy Interventions in Management of Cuboid Syndrome: A Literature Review

Background and Purpose: Cuboid syndrome is a foot condition causing pain on the outer side due to misalignment of the cuboid bone, often seen in athletes, repetitive strain, or after ankle sprains. It leads to difficulty in walking, reduced mobility, and altered gait, and is frequently misdiagnosed. Physiotherapy is essential in its management, with techniques like manipulation, mobilization, taping, and exercises to reduce pain and restore function. These interventions improve joint alignment, stability, and movement. Thus, the study aims to review different physiotherapy interventions in management of Cuboid Syndrome.

Methodology: A total of 23 articles which met the inclusion criteria were included out of all the articles extracted from various research databases from 2015-2025.

Conclusion: After the review it can be concluded that Physiotherapy techniques such as cuboid manipulation, joint mobilization, taping, strengthening, and proprioceptive training tend to restore normal alignment and improve foot mechanics. These interventions help reduce pain, improve joint stability, enhance gait pattern, and restore functional movement.