Turf toe is an injury that occurs when the forefoot is fixed on the ground, the heel is raised, and a force pushes the big toe into hyperextension. By forcing the toe beyond its normal range of motion, the main joint of the big toe becomes sprained the surrounding ligaments can become damaged.
Athletes have the highest risk factor due to the amount of force that is applied to their feet, the type of ground they play on, and the design of athletic shoes. Certain sports have a higher risk for turf toe, such as soccer, football, hockey, and rugby.
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