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What
is turf toe?
How can I prevent turf toe?
Improving sports performance
Turf toe rehabilitation for athletes
How can I prevent
turf toe?
Turf toe is a result of a traumatic event as opposed to overuse, so it
cannot be prevented. However, below are some ways to reduce your risk
of getting turf toe:
- Use tape to prevent
extension of the toe beyond its normal range of motion, or hyperextension.
- Insert a stiff
insole into the shoe and wear firm rather than extremely flexible shoes.
- Perform the exercises
in the rehabilitation section to help prevent toe injuries.
Improving sports performance
The key to improving sports performance after recovering from turf toe
is a proper rehabilitation program,
and adhering to some of those same principles after the injury is gone.
Also remember that
the single most important aspect of improving performance is stretching
before and after you step onto the field, court, ice, or golf course.
Benefits derived from stretching include:
- increased physical
efficiency and performance
- decreased risk
of injury
- increased blood
supply and nutrients to joint structures
- increased coordination
- improved muscular
balance and postural awareness
- reduced stress
- enhanced enjoyment
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