Health checkup: turf toe
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October 10, 2007) Turf toe is an injury common to athletes who have to run on uneven surfaces, such as grass. It occurs when the big toe (usually) hits the ground in an awkward or twisting fashion. Many people refer to this injury as a jammed toe.
Most of us know what that feels like, and you don't have to be an athlete to suffer from it. In most cases, the pain is very brief and goes away within a matter of minutes or hours. However, sometimes the pain lingers and may be accompanied by swelling or bruising.
In the case of swelling or pain that does not resolve within a few days, or a significant loss of motion or bruising, a health care professional should be consulted.
There is always the possibility of a fracture or tear that must be evaluated and treated.
If a fracture or tear is present, a physician or podiatrist can determine the best course of treatment. In many cases, however, there is no fracture or tear, just pain and a loss of mobility.
A health care professional, such as a physical therapist or athletic trainer can teach you how the toe joint can be taped to allow for activity without pain, while protecting the injury. In some cases, a rigid or semi-rigid insert is placed inside the shoe to protect the injured joint by preventing too much toe movement.
Along with those protective procedures, some cases also require treatments to reduce the pain and inflammation and promote faster healing. Common treatments include ultrasound, infrared therapy, cold packs, manual stretching and more recently, cold laser.
Be patient, the discomfort does not always resolve quickly.
Tony Oliveri, doctor of physical therapy, is a licensed physical therapist who owns Oliveri Physical Therapy in Rochester.
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