Are you dealing with nagging pain in your big toe, or does it seem like your toe joint is starting to bend upwards a little? If this sounds like you, there’s a chance you’re dealing with arthritis of the toe joint. Left untreated, it will become more painful and you’ll lose some range of motion […]
Turf Toe Injuries – How to Prevent & Treat
How it happens: A turf toe injury occurs when the great toe is forced upward, causing sprains or tears of the plantar ligaments and tendons. How to prevent: When playing on turf or other surfaces that require cutting, stiff shoes that prevent upward motion of the great toe prevent this injury. How to identify the condition: […]
Turf Toe vs. Hallux Rigidus
Turf Toe is a sprain to the large joint of the big toe. This most commonly happens when the big toe over-extends. Turf toe is divided into three different grades depending on the severity of the sprain: I – a mild sprain II – a severe sprain III – a toe dislocation Mild to moderate […]
