About turf toe
Sports divers samedi, 2 déc. 2000. 15:39 dimanche, 15 déc. 2024. 06:47
Turf toe, the injury which has sidelined Panthers running back Tshimanga Biakabutuka, is a mystery to many fans. With input from Panthers trainer John Kasik, here's a look at what turf toe is and how it's treated:
WHAT IT IS? Turf toe is a broad term used to categorize pain at the joint where the big toe attaches to the rest of the foot. It generally results from excessive pushing off the big toe, when running or jumping. In Biakabutuka's case, it is a sprain of the first metatrasal phalngeal joint. In football, the injury mostly occurs when players jam the toe into artificial turf, a harder surface than natural grass. But turf toe also can develop on natural grass. The pain can be severe and makes it difficult to run with the proper gait. There's also swelling and difficulty in bending and straightening the toe. In extreme cases, it can be accompanied by torn tendons and bone bruising.
TREATMENT: Ice and anti-inflammatory medications are the most common early treatments. Heat and ultra-sound stimulation also are used later in recovery. Tape, splints or special insoles in the shoe are ways of reducing toe movement.
WHAT IT IS? Turf toe is a broad term used to categorize pain at the joint where the big toe attaches to the rest of the foot. It generally results from excessive pushing off the big toe, when running or jumping. In Biakabutuka's case, it is a sprain of the first metatrasal phalngeal joint. In football, the injury mostly occurs when players jam the toe into artificial turf, a harder surface than natural grass. But turf toe also can develop on natural grass. The pain can be severe and makes it difficult to run with the proper gait. There's also swelling and difficulty in bending and straightening the toe. In extreme cases, it can be accompanied by torn tendons and bone bruising.
TREATMENT: Ice and anti-inflammatory medications are the most common early treatments. Heat and ultra-sound stimulation also are used later in recovery. Tape, splints or special insoles in the shoe are ways of reducing toe movement.
