Turf Toe in Dancers

So what is turf toe? Well, it's just a sprain of the 1st Metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ). Otherwise known as your big toe joint or your bunion area.  If you've been to my yoga class you've probably heard me say "bunions together and heels slightly apart".  😂  Everyone seems to know what I'm talking about when I say that.

This isn't usually an overuse injury but more often happens from trauma. It happens with hyper dorsiflexion or plantarflexion (pointing or flexing the toe). 

I know all too well that dancers are pretty good at treating injuries. But if you think you might have turf toe then try to tape the joint and wear a stiff soled shoe to immobilize the toe while it heals. And of course ice it.  

My hubby's medical degree comes in super handy for me sometimes :)  When I launch my membership site for dancers I plan to have a box to "Ask the Foot Doc" for you all. I can't wait.  I'm working hard on it. 

All my best!! 💕

~Karie