{"id":6313,"date":"2021-08-27T19:50:01","date_gmt":"2021-08-28T00:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/decideoutside.com\/?p=6313"},"modified":"2021-08-27T22:57:28","modified_gmt":"2021-08-28T03:57:28","slug":"would-you-be-able-to-run-without-your-big-toe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/decideoutside.com\/would-you-be-able-to-run-without-your-big-toe\/","title":{"rendered":"Would You Be Able To Run Without Your Big Toe?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When considering the importance of our body parts, one will often rank our eyes, ears, maybe even hands\u2026 but the big toe? This often-overlooked appendage, though, is arguably quite important. So, let\u2019s dive in and see whether being without it will cause you to be able to run or not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is possible to run without a big toe. However, according to physiatrists, not having a big toe will be difficult and requires training to learn how to compensate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many people, who have lost a big toe, may be concerned that they will not be able to walk properly again, let alone run. However, now that we know there is hope for those of us, who have lost their big toe(s) due to amputation or otherwise, we can jump into the need-to-know facts of how to work around it.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Important Is Your Big Toe For Running?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When we think of our toes we may wonder what their purpose is, how important they are, why we even have them, and if we could live without them.<\/strong> It turns out your big toes are vital components and are a very practical part of our anatomy. Your toes aid in balancing, provide support, and help to bear the weight of your body when you both run and walk; your big toe tends to carry the brunt of the work \u2013 twice as much<\/strong>, in fact, than the others combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shock Absorption and Power<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you run, you need shock absorption when your feet touch the ground and when you propel yourself forward. After the shock absorption, you need power to launch. The big toe carries the most responsibility for both shock absorption and for power<\/strong>. The other toes tend to act more as helpers, and although also important, do not contribute as much towards the workload. (source<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Youtube video helps to explain the importance of the big toe as well as big toe extension when it comes to running:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Big Toe Extension and Running Mechanics | RunSmart Online<\/div><\/div>
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