Foot pain can involve various structures, such as joints, tendons, and ligaments, which can be damaged due to trauma, wear and tear, or prolonged periods of standing and walking.

Ankle arthritis, also known as talotibial joint arthritis, is common among people who are over the age of 40. The pain is most noticeable when standing and walking, but can also be present at rest if severe. There are 33 joints in the ankle and feet. Any of these joints can be damaged and develop arthritis.  ​

Plantar fasciitis is a common overuse injury affecting anyone who spends a lot of time on their feet—whether in sports, workouts, or physically demanding jobs. It results from repetitive stress on the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot, leading to pain and inflammation. The pain is often noted to be worse in the morning when getting out of bed. Pain is often felt in the heel and can be associated with bone spurring. The pain can occur anywhere along the plantar fascia pathway.

Ligament injuries are common. The anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and outer deltoid ligament can be injured by rolling the ankle. These ligaments are important for the stability of the ankle joint. 

Tendon injuries are common. Movement of the toes involves tendons that wrap around the inner and outer ankle. Some tendons extend to the top of the foot, allowing for upward and side-to-side movement of the toes, as well as raising the ankle joint. Other tendons connect to the bottom of the foot, which facilitates toe flexion and downward movement of the ankle joint. The peroneus tendons rotate the foot foot, allowing for upward and side-to-side movement of the toes, as well as raising the ankle joint. Other tendons connect to the bottom of the foot, which facilitates toe flexion and downward movement of the ankle joint. eversion. The tibialis anterior and posterior rotate the foot inward, which is known as inversion. 

Interdigital arthritis, also know as Morton’s neuroma, occurs when the forefoot is compressed. This often happens because  the sho too tight. The bones are pushed closer together, which compresses the interdigital nerve that resides between the metatarsal bones in the feet. 

Hallux valgus deformity often occurs due to the shoe being very narrow. It occurs more frequently in women who wear high-heeled shoes for extended periods. The first toe joint becomes enlarged and arthritic.