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Despite being relatively small, the foot is one of the most complex structures in the human body. Each foot contains an intricate arrangement of 33 joints, 26 bones, and over a hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments that must work together to absorb impact stresses, support your body weight, and propel your body forward when you run.
Therefore, injury to any of these structures can cause difficulty running and foot pain while running.
Given the sheer number of structures in the foot, it’s not surprising that there are quite a number of possible foot injuries in runners. From plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia to metatarsal stress fractures to bunions, foot injuries and foot pain from running can be all too common and quite debilitating in terms of your training.
So, what are the best ways to prevent common foot injuries in runners? How can you fix foot pain from running before it becomes a full-blown injury?
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