The first or big toe plays a very important role in human gait and any injury or problem affecting the big toe can lead to plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that stretches from the front of the heel (calcaneus) to the first joint of the big toe and the flexibility of this toe plays a vital role in shock absorption and propulsion. If there is a … [Read more...] about Plantar Fasciitis and the Big Toe
Human Gait
Morton’s Toe and Plantar Fasciitis
Morton's toe is the common term for a condition where the second toe appears longer than the first or big toe. Also referred to as Morton's syndrome or Long Toe, it is the 1st metatarsal (big toe bone) which is indeed shorter than the second. The smaller joint of the second toe, therefore lays ahead of the first and as such is forced to bear the weight when … [Read more...] about Morton’s Toe and Plantar Fasciitis