Turf toe occurs when the big toe is forced to extend beyond its normal range of motion. This hyperextension can be caused by:
- Standing on the balls of your feet as another person falls onto you, causing your big toe to hyperextend
- Stopping suddenly when running, causing your big toe to slide into the end of your shoe and bends up and backward as you go forward
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease, condition, or injury.
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Sports such as:
- Football
- Soccer
- Rugby
- Basketball
- Running
- Dancing
- Poor coordination
- Increased ankle dorsiflexion
- Wearing athletic shoes with flexible soles
- Playing sports on artificial turf