Flexion location of the first metatarsophalangeal joint and the location of forefoot bend in general purpose women ’s footwear

The first MP joint cannot properly function as a fulcrum unless footwear has a matching flexion location. Footwear designs should incorporate a wide flexion zone located under the forefoot to permit the range of first MP joint flexion locations. Recommendations to patients are to select appropriate flexible footwear to prevent shear forces, reduce strain, prevent injury and enable range of motion function and healing of injury.

Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - February 7, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Anette T. Thompson, Bernhard Zipfel, Moise Muzigaba, Colleen M Aldous Source Type: research