Turf Toe

Turf Toe

Turf-Toe

Turf toe often occurs when your heel is elevated, and your toe is firmly planted on the ground. It happens when you exert pressure on your toe that causes it to tilt upward more than it ought to. For instance, it can take place if your toe gets caught on the ground while you are pushing off from a sprint.

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Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Turf Toe

Symptoms

  • Inability to bend your big toe down
  • Pain in the front of the foot
  • A joint that feels loose
  • Soreness
  • Swelling in the front of the foot

Causes

  • Wearing high heels
  • Playing sports that involve frequent stopping and starting and changing direction
  • Too much force on the toe
  • Wearing the wrong type of footwear when playing sports
  • Repetitive movements

Treatments

  • Rest from the activity that caused the foot injury
  • Use custom-fit orthotics
  • Elevate leg to limit swelling
  • Use an elastic compression band to help prevent additional swelling
  • Use cold packs for 20 minutes at a time, several times a day