Hallux Rigidus and Hallux Limitus are painful foot conditions that are hard to treat conservatively. Using a carbon stabilizer plate insole is often overlooked when treating these conditions. The difference in Hallux Rigidus and Limitus is the degree of limitation of the 1st MPJ (big toe joint). Most of the pain in Hallux Rigidus/Limitus occurs at heel lift causing dorsiflexion at the 1st MPJ.
When the big toe (hallux) dorsiflex and runs into the first metatarsal head, bony spurring will occur on the top of the big toe joint (first MPJ). The joint will also narrow and become arthritic. Range of motion of the big toe joint will become painful. Over time, the 1st MPJ will narrow, become arthritic and painful.
Treating it with a carbon stabilizer plate insole will limit the painful range of motion in these patients with Hallux Limitus and Hallux Rigidus. Carbon foot plates are thin, about 2 mm thick which allows easy shoe placement. They are also simple to remove and place in different shoes. The carbon material is rigid to limit forefoot range of motion. A typical carbon rigid plate will last several years. One can either use the carbon foot rigid insole as a stand alone treatment or in conjunction with other conservative treatments.
Teri Green
About Atlas Biomechanics: We are a woman owned sports medical manufacturer of carbon rigid foot plates.
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