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Metatarsalgia / Fore Foot Pain

Symptoms & Associated condition


Symptoms  :
  • Pain and tenderness of plantar surface of the heads of the metatarsal bones or metatarsal joints
  • Swelling on top of the metatarsal joint
  • Callus formed under the prominent metatarsal heads
  • Increased pain during mid-stance and propulsion phases of walking, as body weight is shifted forward onto forefoot
  • Feels deep bruise, walking on rocks under ball of foot
  • Worsens when walking/standing barefoot on a hard surface, poorly cushioned shoes.

Associated condition: 
  • Tight toe extensor muscles
  • Tight Achilles tendon
  • Change or unusual levels or physical activity, landing games
  • Hammertoe deformity 
  • A high arch 
  • Ballet / Gymnas
  • Tip Toeing Gait

Special test 


What are the common tests used to identify Metatarsalgia ?
  • Foot Posture Index
  • Tight Achilles tendon, reduced dorsiflexion
  • Overpronated (Flat Feet) / Oversupinated (High Arch) foot
  • Tenderness/positive Tinel sign over major nerve trunks 

Self Management


  • Footwear modification
  • Intrinsic foot exercises (if hypermobile foot / weak tibialis post)

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Seated calf stretch, hold for 10s,repeat 3-5times
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Fascia Stretch, hold for 15s, repeat for 3-5 times
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Standing calf stretch, hold for 15 seconds, 3-5 reps
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Toe extensor / downward stretch, hold for 15 seconds, 3-5 reps

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  • HOME
    • 华语主页
    • Laman Utama
  • SERVICES
    • Neck, Migraine & Jaw >
      • Neck stiff / Wry neck
      • Migraine
      • Jaw Pain
    • Shoulder >
      • Frozen Shoulder
      • Rotator Cuff Injury
      • Mid Upper Back Pain
    • Spine
    • Knee, Foot, Ankle >
      • Metatarsalgia
    • Stroke / Parkinson >
      • Stroke / Parkinson - english
      • Stroke / Parkinson - chinese
    • Pregnancy & Related Pain
    • Cooperate Talk / Seminar
    • PRODUCTS
    • Accessories
    • Sunlighten(TM) Far InfraRed
  • ABOUT US
    • Our Branches >
      • Oval Damansara (HQ)
      • Pavilion, KL
      • Bangsar Village2
      • Kota Damansara
      • Kepong
      • Subang Jaya
    • Founder's Message
    • Our FB live
    • Testimonials
  • EVENTS
    • Our Events' Gallery
    • 2020 >
      • 6th MARCH: TM kerinchi
    • 2019 >
      • FIR promotion
      • June/July Parents' Day
      • 30th June: Health Carnival
      • 22nd apr : zurich true love health day
      • 6th & 7th Apr : Grizzly Open 2019
      • 28th March : Epson (M) Physio Sharing
      • 24th feb : kneepain @ Puchong
      • 27th Jan : E-excel Physio Sharing
      • 07 jan : DUMC Golden Club physio sharing
    • 2018 >
      • 17th dec EcoCity Soft launch
      • 2nd dec : Low back pain
      • 13 August : Scoliosis Screening in the School
      • 8th July : Health Carnival 2.0
    • 2017 >
      • 30th July : Health Carnival
      • 5th March: Hand/s Numbness after CNY
      • may/jun: post natal rehab
    • 2016 >
      • Mar: let's talk about neck & back pain
      • Aug: U3A Talk (2nd semester)
      • July: Talk About Knee Pain
  • BENPHYSIO'S TIPS
    • A Girl, A Lady, A Woman
    • Muscle tightness causing Chest Pain or Shortness of Breath?
    • Heart Rate Matters
    • How TRUE is your tennis elbow?
    • Office Stretching
    • Parkinson with BENPHYSIO
    • Postnatal Care (Care After Delivery)
    • Runners' Stretching
    • Shoppers' Stretching
    • Fore Foot pain / Metatarsalgia
    • Are you living with groin pain