Jeffrie C. Kindred | Britannica

Jeffrie C. Kindred

Contributor

BIOGRAPHY Contributor to SAGE Publications's Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine (2011) whose work for that encyclopedia formed the basis of his contributions to Britannica.

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turf toe

Turf toe, sprain involving the big toe (hallux) metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint of the foot. The term turf toe was coined in 1976 after it was found that the frequency of injuries to the MTP joint of the big toe was increased in gridiron football players who wore relatively flexible soccer-style…

Publications (1)

Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine (November 2010)

To request a free 30-day online trial to this product, visit www.sagepub.com/freetrialWith an ever-growing variety of sports and exercise opportunities open to people of all ages, classes, and races, participation in casual sports has blossomed in recent decades, while interest in collegiate and professional sports has continued to soar. The field of sports medicine is thriving in response to the demand for health care professionals to care for people...