Morton's Foot Syndrome

Morton's Foot Syndrome is recognized by a deeper web space between the first and second toe or by a longer second toe. It is sometimes called a Morton's Toe, but not to be confused with Morton's neuroma - documented by Dr. Thomas G. Morton.

Over 70 years ago, Dr. Dudley J. Morton discovered that many people had a short first metatarsal bone. By observation he concluded that this condition impacted their gait. He even designed a special insole called a Morton's extension.

By all appearances this foot, which is also referred to as a Greek Foot, is becoming more common. Dr. Morton estimated the prevalence of this foot was around 10%. Today it seems to exceed 50%. This may be our observation because people who suffer from musculoskeletal disorders overwhelmingly have Morton's Foot Syndrome.

Hypermobile First Ray • • • • • • • • • •

The definition of Morton's Syndrome also includes a hypermobile first ray (first metatarsal and big toe) which is not very obvious when looking at the foot - unless the foot is in motion. Dr. Morton observed that the first metatarsal and big toe seemed to literally move away from the ground as the foot progressed toward toe-off. Not until the very end when the foot is about to leave the ground would the first ray pick up a little bit of the load. By this time the foot has usually twisted outward so in reality, most of the push off is generated by the second metatarsal instead. This is why so many people walk with flared feet.

There is a great deal of discussion about the cause of the hypermobile first ray. There are clear indications that the problem may be compounded by a clinically documented problem with the ankle bone which causes the first metatarsal to be structurally elevated like a chair with a short leg.
See Elevated First Metatarsal.

Deeper first web space longer looking second toe

Shorter first metatarsal

Flared Feet

Risk Factor

Morton's Foot Syndrome causes the foot to become laterally unstable. You are literally walking on ice skates - one minute you are tilting in and the next you are tilting out. Depending on how you respond to Morton's Foot Syndrome, you may be walking on the inside of your feet or the outside, or like most people, constantly wobbling. Some speculate that this instability causes you to hunch forward, bracing for a fall.

Your most significant risks are mechanical. Even if both your legs are the same length, one leg acts shorter. This causes your hips to become imbalanced, which throws your back, shoulders and neck out as well. Your legs also rotate internally resulting in your hips tilting forward. Since the amount of forward tilt is influenced by the functional leg length, your upper body rotates toward the foot with the arch that collapses the most. Your shoulders and head drift forward.

Morton's Foot Syndrome is considered a significant cause and perpetuating factor in musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain.

Like walking on ice skates

Compromised posture

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Solution

Dr. Morton tried to functionally lengthen the first metatarsal using an extension that was attached to orthotics. That was 70 years ago. Today we offer you a better solution. Posture Control Insoles® give your feet the leverage they need to function with maximum stability, strength and shock absorbsion so they can support your body properly. While all other orthotics try to support the feet to prevent the arches from collapsing, Posture Control Insoles® activate the muscles that control your feet so your feet continue to move and work naturally - the way they were intended to.

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