318 | What To Do About Turf Toe

The Optimal Body

By popular request, DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into Turf Toe and what is happening within the body during this diagnosis. They explore who is most affected and what types of activities exacerbate the risk of turf toe. Then, they dive into how turf toe is diagnosed based on three grades and how this affects rehabilitation, describing exercises and tips you can try. Let us dive in!

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What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

02:13 - What is happening with turf toe?

05:12 - Who is affected the most ?

06:49 - Grades of turf toe & the use of ice

12:11 - Grade 1 and Grade 2 Injuries - Phases of rehabilitation

17:42 - How to explore what YOU need

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