What Is Turf Toe?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. Etiology
As previously mentioned, it has been observed that turf toe is more common among athletes who play on artificial turf while wearing flexible soccer shoes. Flexible shoes allow increased speed but decreases stability. On artificial grass, there is less shock absorbency and increased surface friction.
Another factor that plays a role in turf toe injury is the range of motion of the ankle. It has been observed that the greater the degree of ankle dorsiflexion, the higher the risk of hyperextension of the metatarsophalangeal joint resulting in turf toe injury. Other factors that may play a role include the position and weight of the player, years of participation, and history of injury.
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