Anyone out there have a really short big toe compared to their second toe. My big toe is almost the same length as my third toe actually. This has caused lots of problems with foot biomechanics in my opinion. I tend to hit on the extreme outside of the heel and then I run with toes pointed out. Is this b/c of Morton's Toe... and can my foot biomechanics be improved so that I am more efficiant? Any of you out there have any advice?
Morton's Toe usually leads one to overpronate, and thus leads to Chondromalacia. You might want to see a podiatrist and ask about orthotics.
What is your fascination with a dead guy's tow? Morton Downey Jr. died in 2001. Gross!
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I have morton's toe and yes it can lead to some problems but i wouldn't say run out and grab orthodics. I've run in minimalist shoes for three years now and with occasional issues in lower legs but with stretching and ice no real set backs. Its not a precursoer to problems but combined with other factors those with morton toe are more likely to suffer lower leg issues - especially problems with the peroneus longus.
Ask a physical therapist about it before you talk to an orthodist - they'd have everyone running with cement blocks for shoes if they had their way - actually they'd tell people to never run at all
I have Morton's toe but it's never really caused me any problems. I land on the outside of my forefoot by my toes are pointing straight forward. Almost every running injury I've ever had has been caused by some specific trauma, not by overuse or biomechanics.
some runner's just need to get a shoe a 1/2 size larger - gives more room in the toe box, other's a metatarsal pad, or othortic with metatarsal pad. A lot of trainers, doctor's who do not deal with runner's & understand the type of impact/repetitive injuries they get,are slow to come up with solutions. It is amazing though, how getting a slightly larger shoe can help a lot of cases.
