The ball of the foot is the point where the metatarsal bones join with phalange bones of the toes; this area of the foot is subject to high loads during walking, running, jumping and even when simply walking in high heel shoes
Pain in this area is broadly termed metatarsalgia but this is not a diagnosis in itself, it purely identifies that pain is being experienced in the area of the metatarsals.
Common injuries in this region include injury to the bones themselves such as metatarsal stress fractures, injury to the soft tissues between the metatarsals as seen in Morton’s Neuroma and damage to the joints as result of trauma or arthritic conditions.
Recommended Services (what shall I do next)?
If you are experiencing problems in these regions it is important that you seek professional help. Our recommended assessments for these conditions are:
