Table 10.  Metatarsalgia.

Continuous variables Patients   Mean (ąSD) p Height (cm) Affected Non affected   180 (3)  170 (10) .0005 Weight (kg) Affected Non affected   69.0 (4.3) 59.4 (10.8) .002 Years of activity Affected Non affected   14.2 (7.4) 9.4 (7.0) .05 Group variables Group Affected (%) p Gender Males Females 11.6% 0% .002 Type of activity Sprint Hurdles Middle distance Long distance 7.7% 20.0% 9.1% 0% .032 Level Competitive Recreational 9.1% 0% .017 Hindfoot Neutral Varus Valgus 5.9% 25.0% 2.4% .002 Longitudinal arch Normal Cavus Flat 3.6% 14.3% 0% .03 Knee alignment Neutral Varus Valgus 2.0% 13.0% 11.1% .02 Initial contact Heel Midfoot Toe 4.0% 4.0% 25.0% .004