Posts Tagged ‘toe flexor strength exercises’
Plantar Plate Tear. Your questions answered.
Plantar Plate Tear. Your questions answered. Introduction: Plantar plate tear is a common injury that affects the ligament in the ball of the foot, leading to pain, instability, and discomfort. This injury which almost nobody will have heard of (unless you have had it!) is actually quite a common foot problem that I…
Read MoreBunions – The Facts
Are your bunions bothering you? Bunions are an acquired deformity of the big toe joint which can be very painful in certain shoes and reduce your efficiency in running and walking. They are caused by a gradual drifting of the big toe towards the minor toes, causing an increased angle in the…
Read MoreOur toes. Why are they important in running?
This little piggy? We don’t pay much attention to our toes, unless its playing ‘this little piggy’ games with the kids, or if they make contact with a piece of furniture in the dark! However, our toes play an important role in stabilising our foot against the ground, contributing to a stable base of support…
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