Ball Of Foot Weakness
In the morton s foot type increased weightbearing to the second metatarsal head is present.
Ball of foot weakness. Foot weakness refers to a condition where there is a decrease in the usual strength or movements of the foot. It s an umbrella term for a symptom that can have many possible causes as opposed to a diagnosis in and of itself. Consultation examination of foot application of splint physical therapy exercises and orthopedic casting. Severity of the condition can range from mild discomfort to total inability to use the affected part.
This can be due to a variety of factors including simple injury or fatigue disorders of the nervous system or other health disorders like diabetes or rheumatic diseases. Patients with foot or toe weakness often receive radiographic imaging procedure plain x ray magnetic resonance imaging other diagnostic procedures interview. Presence of symptoms like changes in gait weakness in leg muscles and numbness on the top of the foot and toes and on the shin help in diagnosing foot drop. Metatarsalgia is a name that describes the pain that develops in a ball of your foot under the heads of the metatarsal bones.
Once i have an idea of the foot type and potential mechanical influences that may be contributing to the apparent pathology i begin the physical exam. The tarsals are the largest area of the foot that forms the heel of the foot. There are three parts that make up the bone structure of the feet. Complications of foot numbness losing all sensation in the foot can spell trouble in the long run as there is no way to tell if your foot gets hurt or becomes infected without directly looking at it.
The following tests may be performed to diagnose foot drop. Treatment often includes selecting shoes with good soles avoiding walking barefoot and using pumice stone to remove calluses from the feet. Seek emergency medical care for any weakness that comes on suddenly affects your ability to walk or is accompanied by numbness in the foot leg arm or face as these are signs of a stroke. Metatarsalgia or pain in the ball of your foot may be caused by a variety of factors.