ArticleField.comInternet's Fastest Growing Free Content Article DirectoryDefinition Pronation refers to the natural side-to-side movement of the foot as you walk or run. The foot rolls a bit inward with each step, and with the correct gait should begin to roll outward with the toe-off. But for some people, the ankle rolls too far downward and inward with each step, which is […]
Definition Neuropathy is a collection of disorders that occurs when nerves of the peripheral nervous system (the part of the nervous system outside of the brain and spinal cord) are damaged. The condition is generally referred to as peripheral neuropathy, and it is most commonly due to damage to nerve axons. Neuropathyusually causes pain and numbness in the […]
Definition Morton’s Toe is a common forefoot disorder where the second toe is longer than the Big Toe (the Hallux). If you were to look at a normal foot, according to experts, you would see that the first toe is usually the longest as well as the largest. The remaining toes are shorter and smaller, going […]
Definition A Morton’s neuroma is a benign growth of the nerve sheath of a nerve that courses between the toes. This condition is an abnormal growth, but it is not a cancer that can become a dangerous condition. Rather, the Morton’s neuroma can become a painful nuisance. Occasionally, people may also experience symptoms of shooting pains or […]
Definition Metatarsalgia is a condition marked by pain and inflammation in the ball of your foot. Metatarsalgia is caused by the compression of a small toe nerve between two displaced metatarsal bones. Inflammation occurs when the head of one displaced metatarsal bone presses against another and they catch the nerve between them. With every step, […]
