Metatarsalgia

Below you will find advice as to how to deal with this injury – by becoming a member, you can
also access all our video advice.

Remember to have this confirmed by your sports doctor, or sports therapist.

You can diagnose other running injury’s here.

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Follow the information and Video advice below

Metatarsalgia

  • Cut your mileage to a manageable level, or stop and cross train until better, and then make sure you follow the correct protocol for introducing running again (video).
  • Perform the ‘IMPORTANT’ and ‘OPTIONAL’ video advice below.
  • Perform the ‘ESSENTIAL CHECKS’ videos below, which assess if you need orthotics, how stable your hip muscles are (if they are not, then click here),  if there is a difference in your leg lengths, whether you need new shoes, if your core stability is strong enough (if it isn’t, then click here).
  • Learn to run with good form to take the pressure off the ball of your foot (video).
  • Before following the rehabilitation advice, read our treatment precautions here.
  • Ice the area 3 to 4 times per day for 20 minutes at a time, or if this doesnt help, use contrast hydrotherapy (see videos below).
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen help reduce the pain and inflammation.
  • Metatarsalgia pads can help to provide the area with more cushioning (visit our online shop).

Attention!

The symptoms of metatarsalgia can mimick more serious conditions such as diabetes or gout. Ensure you seek advice from your doctor or sports therapist