Metatarsalgia Workshop

Metatarsalgia WorkshopMetatarsalgia is a condition that affects the forefoot ball of the foot whereby there is a consistent overuse of that area due to structural deformities and weakness in the toes and other parts of the foot. Symptoms include sharp pain, burning sensation, swelling, callous formation under the metatarsal heads and the feeling of walking on "pebbles". Many who think they have Metatarsalgia may suffer from Morton's Neuroma which is where a nerve commonly

Metatarsalgia is a condition that affects the forefoot/ball of the foot whereby there is a consistent overuse of that area due to structural deformities and weakness in the toes and other parts of the foot. Symptoms include sharp pain, burning sensation, swelling, callous formation under the metatarsal heads and the feeling of walking on "pebbles".

Many who think they have Metatarsalgia may suffer from Morton's Neuroma which is where a nerve commonly between the 2-3rd or 3-4th metatarsals gets "pinched" usually causing sharp and/or burning pain.

Whichever you are suffering from this workshop is designed specifically to improve the function of the metatarsals and other parts of the foot such as the toes that may be attributing factors to the overuse of this area of the foot. Our instructor will guide you through self assessments, specific and progressively structured exercises and programs to improve and prevent this condition in an effective manner. 

The workshop includes the following content:

• Introduction to the workshop & your instructor
• What is Metatarsalgia & Morton's Neuroma
• Pathophysiology and Rehabilitation Time
• Guided assessments
  
• Primary rehabilitation exercises 
• Preventative & progressive exercises
  
• Useful functional tools