Diagnosis and management of forefoot pain: Getting to the sole of the matter

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Diagnosis and management of forefoot pain: Getting to the sole of the matter

Chris Milne

Chris Milne

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Summer footwear may not provide the support feet need [Image: Alex Azabache on Unsplash]

Forefoot pain can be a diagnostic dilemma, but if you are aware of fewer than 10 pathologies, you should be able to diagnose over 90 per cent of patients correctly, says sports physician Chris Milne

Key points, The most common cause of forefoot pain is simple mechanical pain that can usually be managed with load reduction and supportive footwear. Be aware o, Pract Green w Pale Yellow