Conditions and diseases

Forefoot pain

Symptoms and causes

Symptoms and causes

Pain in the forefoot is usually caused by overburdening of some sort, often as a consequence of the position of certain bones in the foot while standing and walking, a stress fracture or a micro-fracture.

Diagnosis and treatment

Diagnosis and treatment

To ascertain the right diagnosis, femoral head necrosis as well as instability of the base joint of the big toe must be excluded. An X-ray may be useful too, as well as a bone scan in some cases.

You can improve your foot stability with the following exercises. This improved stability may help you cope with your symptoms.

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Treatment centres and specialisations

Treatment centres and specialisations

Latest publication date: 02/08/2024

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