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I lift my toes when i walk so that i only walk on the ball of my foot. is this ok?
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Can be harmful: Walking only on the ball of foot can lead to foot pain or a condition called metatarsalgia. It can also lead to painful blisters and/or calluses, sometimes stress fractures of the metatarsal bones. Use your whole foot to walk, its designed that way.
Answered 5/21/2013
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No: The gait cycle needs you to push off with your toes..Anything else could cause foot strain.
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