FOOT INJURIES
ANTERIOR/FOREFOOT
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I have calculated that there are 11 possible injuries in this area that are commonly seen in athletes.
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Please see my injury suggestions below and visit our Self-Help Shop to see how I can help you feel better from home!
-EVE
If you get...
LOCALISED PAIN
An aching or sharp pain directly below your big toe
PAIN ON MOVEMENT
While walking or running, may limp
INFLAMMATION
In your foot
REDUCED RANGE OF MOTION
In your big toe
ABILITY TO WEIGHT BEAR
Pain while weight bearing/standing
REDNESS
In your foot
TENDERNESS
In the ball of your foot
BRUISING
In your foot
POPPING
A popping sensation below the big toe
SWELLING
In your foot
*3+ icons= highly likely
then you may have...
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Sesamoiditis is an inflammatory condition affecting the sesamoid bones, which are located just below the big toe in the forefoot.
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If you believe you have sesamoiditis and you would like EVE to tell you more please click the title above.
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Or take a look at EVE's top tips to prevent injury to reduce your chances of developing this injury!
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Common in...
(Click image for examples)
LOOK OUT...
Symptoms like redness and bruising may appear different on different coloured skin.
Bruising can sometimes be an indication that something more sinister is going on internally; if in doubt, get it checked out!
A visual deformity in these examples is different to swelling.