FOREFOOT PAIN (Metatarsalgia) The forefoot (or ball of the foot) is made up of many small bones, muscles ligaments, tendons and other body tissues. This makes pain in this area complex to diagnose. In fact, it is well know that condition in the forefoot are often poorly diagnosed, and therefore inappropriate management provided. A diagnosis must be carefully made using a thorough history and direct questioning. An expert knowledge of the anatomy of the forefoot allows an in depth examination and the injured structure can be identified. Often our diagnosis can be as diverse as a fractured bone to an entrapped nerve. Again management is directed towards targeting the cause of the condition, and measures put in place to offload and distress the affected region. These include simple footwear modifications and in-shoe orthoses.

CONDITIONS TREATED

•  Heel Pain / Plantar Fasciitis •  Shin Splints •  Bunions •  Anterior Knee Pain •  Forefoot Pain •  Ingrown Toenails •  Fungal Nails •  Rheumatoid Arthritis •  Finding Comfortable Shoes •  Footcare & Diabetes •  Leg Length descripancy    following joint replacement    surgery •  Plantar Warts •  Children Foot Health

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COMMON CONDITIONS TREATED