FOOT INJURIES
TOES
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I have calculated that there are 5 possible injuries in this area that are commonly seen in athletes.
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Please see my injury suggestions below and visit our Self-Help Shop to see how I can help you feel better from home!
-EVE
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Hallux rigidus is a form of degenerative arthritis, it is a stiff big toe and it is often confused with bunions.
Arthritis, is a condition that causes inflammation of the joints.
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If you believe you have a hallux rigidus and you would like EVE to tell you more please click the title above.
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Or take a look at EVE's top tips to prevent injury to reduce your chances of developing this injury!
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If you get...
LOCATION OF PAIN
Pain in the joint of your big toe
TENDERNESS
In your big toe
PAIN ON MOVEMENT
While walking or running
INFLAMMATION
Warmth in your big toe/foot
REDUCED RANGE OF MOTION
In your big toe
ABILITY TO WEIGHT BEAR
Pain while weight bearing/ standing
REDNESS
In your toe/ foot
LOSS OF FUNCTION
Stiffness in your big toe, unable to run and walk
WEAKNESS
And muscle wastage in your foot
SWELLING
In your toe/foot
*3+ icons= highly likely
then you may have...
Common in...
(Click image for examples)
LOOK OUT...
Symptoms like redness and bruising may appear different on different coloured skin.
Bruising can sometimes be an indication that something more sinister is going on internally; if in doubt, get it checked out!
A visual deformity in these examples is different to swelling.