HALLUX SPRAIN

FACTS

• Also know as the "Great Toe".
• Sports you can get them in: Football,soccer,track,basketball,rugby and martial arts
• Hallux sprain=turf toe
• MOI-Forced flexion or extension can lead to ligaments sprain.

S&S

• Pain
• Swelling
• Discoloration
• Pain when moving the toe
• Pain and tenderness in the toe
• Inability to walk or run normally
• Treatments would be PRICE method and taping and padding when RTP

RISK FACTORS

• Stubbing your toe into something when walking barefoot or while wearing sandals.
• Or landing awkwardly from a jump,causing a toe jam
• Wearing inappropriate footwear for an activity
• Poor condition of shoes

MORE INFO

• Diagnosis-X-Rays and MRI's
• Grade 1-some microtearing
• Grade 2-partial tearing of the ligament tissue/mild instability of the joint
• Grade 3-severe or complete tearing of ligament tissue/significant instability of the joint.

PREVENTIONS

• They can often not be prevented but however to reduce the risk of it happening wear stiff-soled athletic shoes when playing sports.
• Proper treatment when it happens helps prevent long-term damage.

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