The metatarsal phalangeal, or MTP, joint can sometimes experience pain, commonly in your mid to forefoot. This generally occurs in sports involving a lot of running, but it also can occur when lifting. Lifting exercises that involve a high degree...
A bunion is a deformity of the metatarsophylangeal (MTP) joint, in which the big toe deviates toward the other toes, leaving the appearance of a bump at the base of the big toe. This bump may produce pain when it rubs against footwear....
If you're a slave to the latest fashion in footwear, this can come with a painful price -- bunions. Bunions are tender, reddened bumps that typically form on the base of your big toe and afflict nine of every 10 women, according to the American...
There are numerous common foot problems associated with the big toe, which can be especially problematic for athletes, including runners. According to a November 2007 article in "Running Times" magazine, during forward motion, the big toe bears...
Toe range of motion is essential in dance, gymnastics and running, where your toes directly affect foot alignment and biomechanics. Barefoot and soft-shoe running require flexible toes for balance and propulsion. Other sports feature footwear...
Foot surgery is a surgical procedure that treats the disorders of the foot and ankle. Foot and ankle surgeons treat a wide variety of foot and ankle conditions, including fractures, tendon damage, bunions, ankle instability and arthritis. It...
Nagging pain around the big toe may seem like a minor problem compared to other sports injuries, but it could make a big difference on the basketball court. Pain in the big toe can rob you of your quick first step, your leaping ability or your...
Aching and throbbing in your big toe can affect your balance and stop you from participating in physical activity. Various types of arthritis, including gout, are common sources of pain in the big toe. Understanding this condition, and how to...
Running-specific exercises help you strengthen weak or under-recruited muscles, prevent you from suffering the usual assortment of injuries that plague runners and improve your running mechanics by restoring your ankle flexibility and retraining...
Bunions are bone spurs that form on the inner aspect of large joint of the great toe. Many factors can contribute to their formation, however, poorly fitted foot wear is the leading cause. A study conducted by the American Orthopedic Foot and...
