240 | Metatarsalgia – Pain at the Ball of Your Foot?!
Welcome to Episode 240 of The Optimal Body Podcast
Metatarsalgia – Pain at the Ball of Your Foot?!
Got ball of foot pain? DocJen & Dr. Dom have got you covered in the anatomy related to Metatarsalgia and causes that may be contributing to your symptoms. Then, they discuss how the walk or run cycle may affect the risk of Metatarsalgia or how having ball of foot pain may change your mechanics, as well as steps to consider to rehabilitate Metatarsalgia. Let’s dive in!
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What You Will Learn PT Pearl:
02:50 – What is it?
03:30 – Primary vs Secondary metatarsalgia
04:37 – Major symptoms
05:03 – Potential cause
09:21 – Step to rehabilitate metatarsalgia
21:28 – Assessing your shoes
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