16/08/2026
I think we sometimes make the big toe carry too much responsibility.
It is undoubtedly an important part of foot function — but its function cannot be understood in isolation.
The big toe is connected to the first ray, the midfoot, the talus and the rest of the lower limb. And the position and movement of these segments are constantly changing in relation to each other.
Tibial rotation, femoral rotation, pelvic movement and foot-ground interaction all influence the possibilities available at the foot.
So rather than asking:
“How can I make the big toe work better?”
I think a more interesting question is:
“What needs to change in the system for the big toe to have more options?”
Because sometimes the problem isn’t the lack of function of one structure.
Sometimes we need to look at the relationships that allow that structure to function in the first place.
The foot is not a collection of isolated parts. It is part of a moving system.
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