Whether you’re a fan of the Atlanta Falcons or a fantasy football enthusiast, odds are you’ve heard the news surrounding Julio Jones’ injured toe. Jones sat out last week’s game against the Rams, and it was reported that he was dealing with a dreaded turf toe injury. We’ve talked about this specific injury on the blog […]
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: […]
Derrick Rose Surgery – What is ACL Repair?
This weekend, Derrick Rose underwent surgery to repair his torn left ACL. Rose had a season full of injuries, the most recent of which happened on April 28 during the Bulls’ first playoff game against the 76ers. Rose came down hard on his leg and collapsed in pain. We’ve already reported on how this injury […]
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 […]
Ankle Braces vs. Taping: Rose Injuries Worsened by Ankle Taping
Derrick Rose has had a rash of recent lower body injuries. Now some speculate that taping his ankle may have led to more injuries instead of protecting against them. Rose has sustained a number of injuries this season including a turf toe injury during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in January, groin and back […]
