Artificial grass has become increasingly popular in sports in recent years because it is highly durable and can withstand heavy usage with little maintenance. However, the hard surface of Artificial grass is not forgiving at all, and when an athlete loses their balance or lands on their foot awkwardly, the impact can cause a sprain in the ligaments surrounding the big toe joint. The high-impact nature of sports played on artificial grass such as football and the constant running and stopping on can put a lot of stress on the big toe joint!