Turf Toe
Additional Information
Home Treatments:
Turf toe usually responds well to the rest, ice, compression and elevation principle. The person should not perform any physical activity with the affected toe until it is fully recovered. Ice packs should be applied for the first several days, at 20 minutes per session, 4-8 times per day. wrapping the toe with bandage and elevating it above the chest level will help reduce the inflammation and swelling of the area.
Professional Medical Treatments:
If the turf toe is severe enough, a boot or cast may be advised for one to two weeks of use. Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs may be recommended to reduce the pain and inflammation. In some cases, when conservative treatment has not proved beneficial, surgery may be considered.
Physical Therapy and Exercises:
Several exercises are used in the rehabilitation of turf toe. They are used to recover complete range of motion of the big toe and to return the toe to proper strength. These exercises include extension and flexion of the big toe and toe raises.
Exercise Techniques to Prevent Injury:
Prevention of turf toe mainly involves factors other than exercise techniques. This includes using hard soled shoes when using hard surfaces, using athletic tape to stiffen the big toe and reducing friction between foot wear and the turf.
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