Pain in the ball of the foot is usually called metatarsalgia, but that word only tells you where it hurts. Behind it sits an overloaded metatarsal head, a pinched nerve, a strained ligament under a toe, or a stress fracture.
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A sesamoid fracture is a break in one of the two small bones embedded beneath the first metatarsal head, at the base of the big toe, caused either by a direct impact or by the cumulative stress of repetitive forefoot loading.
A well-fitted Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) eliminates the steppage gait by holding the ankle in a neutral position through the swing phase, restoring a more natural toe clearance.
A navicular stress fracture is a small crack in the tarsal navicular bone in the midfoot, caused by repeated stress rather than a single injury.
A navicular stress fracture is a small crack in the tarsal navicular bone in the midfoot, caused by repeated stress rather than a single injury.
Accessory navicular syndrome is pain caused by an extra bone on the inner side of the foot near the navicular. A normal anatomical variant present in 10-15% of the population that becomes painful when the extra bone irritates the surrounding tendon or presses against footwear.
If conservative treatment hasn’t helped or your bunion has returned, lapiplasty 3D bunion correction may be the permanent solution you’ve been looking for.
Peroneal tendonitis exercises fall into four stages: rest and protection in the acute phase, range-of-motion restoration, progressive strengthening, and sport-specific loading for return to activity.
Inflammation of the peroneal tendons along the outer ankle, usually caused by repetitive overuse or a sudden increase in activity load.
Running with plantar fasciitis is possible for many patients, but requires proper footwear, modified training volume, and close monitoring of symptoms to avoid worsening the condition. The decision to continue running depends on pain severity, tissue healing status, and individual biomechanics.