This is a great way to stretch the plantar fascia, that long tendon that runs along the plantar surface of the foot from the heel to the
ball of the foot.
Sesamoiditis: Painful inflammation of the sesamoid bones within the
ball of the foot is caused by pressure from high-impact sports such as aerobics, tennis or running.
To tap insiders, Robinson was renowned for dancing on the
ball of the foot, in split wooden soles, and in perfect time.
Both women were under the impression that platform shoes aren't as bad for their feet as regular high heels, which pitch the foot forward and displace the weight of the body onto the
ball of the foot.
The shank provides a reinforcement bridge between the heel and
ball of the foot.
Initial ground contact should be with the whole foot or the
ball of the foot.
The foot is placed flat on the ground with the weight over the
ball of the foot.
Foot ulcers most often occur on the
ball of the foot or on the bottom of the large toe.
Eccentric exercises consisted of lowering their body weight from the elevated position on the
ball of the foot to below level (as in standing on the edge of a step).
