Who’s at risk?
If you play physical sports that involve jumping and running, you’re more susceptible to developing metatarsalgia. In addition, athletes who wear shoes with spikes or shoes that lack proper support are at greater risk.
People who are more likely to have metatarsalgia are:
- Women who wear high heels
- People who are overweight or obese
- People who wear ill-fitting shoes
- People who have inflammatory arthritis or foot deformities
- Older people