Turf Toe Assessment & Diagnosis
A full assessment of the injury is important for correct diagnosis.
Bending the toe backwards stresses the ligaments on the underside of the 1st MTP joint. When these ligaments are damaged this may result in pain under the joint.
It is also usually tender to feel this area (always compare one foot to the other for pain on movement and palpation).
Positive results on these tests suggest a turf toe injury. A full diagnosis is not possible without a scan such as an MRI, although this is not usually necessary, unless appropriate treatment is unsuccessful.
