Turf toe is a common sports injury wherein ligaments around the big toe joint are sprained. This happens if the big toe is repeatedly pushed off forcefully such in running and jumping.
Shoes that doesn’t provide adequate support for the foot is a big factor. Injury often occurs in athletes who wears flexible soccer-style shoes because this type allows the foot to bend too far forward.
Symptoms of Turf toe depends on the severity of the injury.
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DIAGNOSIS
Your doctor will first ask for some background, like your participation in sports or if you have foot problems, and you how you injured your foot.
Your doctor might perform:
TREATMENT
Turf toe are usually not severe. In that case, treatments may include:
In most grade III injury, a surgery might be needed. Two to three weeks after the pain subside, you may refer to a physical therapist to strengthen and condition your injured toe.
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