Sore Toes from Running

Sore Toes from Running

This is an example of toe-propulsion to initiate flight during running. The toes are overloaded when used to propel the entire mass of the body. Nerve fibers are stretched and compressed during the process. SOURCE: Peck et al. Neuropathy in runners (fig 2.) Clin Sports Med, 2010 (29):437-457