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jackralston · Oct 15, 2007, 12:10 PM

Hello people :)

I have been plagued with many injuries so far in my life (currently 17). I have had numerous back injuries from Cricket and now I have a new injury which is seriously irritating me.

I think I have what is called "Turf Toe".

It started about 2 weeks ago, in A-level PE practical, playing volleyball in our class, I suddenly stopped my right foot and my shoe gripped BUT my foot carried on forward into the shoe front and pushed my toes upwards. I felt in immense pain suddenly, almost as if someone had stuck a large pin through my toe. After about 2 minutes, the pain was decreasing and I tried to continue but to no avail. Every time I moved around, ran, positioned myself, I had intense pain in my large toe on my right foot. It does feel like it is around the metartarsal though. I had this pain for approximately a week further. Even people stopping in front of me for jokes, crushed the toes when I walked into them, that really hurt! The pain after a week or so of occurring had began to disappear.

Then when I had PE practical again today (fortnight since first occuring), playing volleyball again, I had more intense pain like when it first occurred. Running was really causing a problem. I find it very difficult to bend my big toe on my right foot upwards.

I am thinking of going to the Doctors, to see how they can help? Does anyone else agree with this?

Take care

Jack

Gernald · Oct 15, 2007, 12:17 PM

Never heard of Turf toe, but if the symptoms fit.
The doctors will probably be able to sort it out.
Try WebMD - Better information. Better health. and go to the symptom checker or just Google your symptoms.
Just curious, I've never played Cricket but how dangerous is it- sounds brutal the way you describe it. :-)

jackralston · Oct 15, 2007, 12:20 PM

Cricket is not a contact sport however it is very dangerous for injuries.

If a fast bowler which I do along with batting, injuries are very likely. Stress fractures of back very likely, ankle problems, knee problems and elbow problems. It really can damage your body.

Search on Google, for some fast bowlers in cricket or something.

Hope to book an appointment tomorrow to get it sorted :)

Thanks