Football Season Means Turf Toe Injuries At this time of year, we see young athletes – and weekend warriors too – with sprains of the big toe. This type of injury is called “turf toe” and occurs when the big toe hyperextends, or is sprained, when pushing off the ground. Read More Blog, Podiatrist, Sports InjuriesPodiatryCare and the Heel Pain CenterOctober 23, 2019turf toe, football, RICE, sports injury, big toe injury