Tag: metatarsalgia

Treating Plantar Plate Tears

Plantar plate tears or dysfunction are a common cause of metatarsalgia in the ball of the foot. It typically causes pain under the ball of the foot, especially under the 2nd metatarsophalangeal joint that can also cause that weird sensation like a scrunched up sock sensation when the sock is not. When standing it is

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Plantar Plate Tear Exercises

A plantar plate tear or strain is a common problem that causes pain in the ball of the foot. The pain is usually right under or just in front of the metatarsophalangeal joint of one or more toes. It is almost always due to overuse. The most common treatment is strapping to hold the toe

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