Many people instantly recognize the importance of the hip, knee,and ankle when walking, running, and jumping. Few however, recognize the importance of the big toe, unless they have injured it. With every step, the big toe is vital in pushing off and propelling the body forward. As we run and perform sports related movements there is even more motion required of the big toe. If the big toe is not able to achieve full range of motion then an athlete has limited his or her sports performance. Here are a couple of ways to maximize big toe mobility, stability, and overall efficiency.
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