Symptoms
Metatarsal/forefoot pain
Pain across the ball of the foot commonly refers from interossei, FDL and quadratus plantae.
Overview
Pain across the ball of the foot commonly refers from interossei, FDL and quadratus plantae. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Clinical notes
Footwear width assessment is central.
Red flags — when to refer
Acute trauma, stress fracture suspicion — refer.
Muscles often involved
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction