forefoot
- noun
- /ˈfɔrˌfʊt/
- Specialized
- The athlete tested a new pair of shoes that provided extra support for her forefoot during training.
- forefoot pain
- pressure on the forefoot
- forefoot deflection
Examples
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Force deflection studies showed that about a 60 kg load to the forefoot was required to produce a 3 cm displacement.
Academic text (1991) -
The athlete or patient may complain of paroxysmal episodes of pain in the ball of the forefoot.
Academic text (2002) -
When running, focus on landing mid to forefoot instead of heel striking.
Blog text (32) -
Resist the temptation to drive through the heel or forefoot exclusively.
Blog text (13) -
Forefoot and toe injuries in children are usually caused by crushing or stubbing injuries.
Academic text (2006) -
Alteration in nerve physiology from injury causes pain in the forefoot at the affected interspace.
Academic text (2002) -
The stretching exercises consist of stabilizing the heel and gently pulling the forefoot into the corrected position.
Academic text (2005) -
The subject stood on the prosthetic forefoot while the sound foot was lifted off the ground (Figures 7a and 7b).
Academic text (1990) -
The forefoot adduction and hindfoot varus arc corrected before starting any correction of the heel cord equinus.
Academic text (2005) -
The hiker struggled with pain in his forefoot after walking for hours on the rough trail.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Forefoot comes from the parts fore- 'front' and foot 'foot', just like forehead. So forefoot can also mean the front part of the foot—the toes and the ball—which help with walking and balance.