Treating Big Toe Arthritis with a Carbon Stabilizer Rigid Plate

Big toe arthritis is a painful foot condition that is difficult to treat conservatively. Using a carbon stabilizer plate rigid insole is often overlooked when treating. Limitation of the 1st MPJ (big toe joint) is also called Hallux Limitus and Rigidus. Most of the pain in Hallux Rigidus/Limitus occurs at heel lift which causes dorsiflexion ( bending up) at the 1st MPJ (big toe joint).

When the big toe (hallux) bends upward (dorsiflex) it should glide over the 1st metatarsal head. When there is arthritis in the big toe joint, the first metatarsal head jams into the 1st metatarsal head and a bony spur will occur on the top of the big toe joint (first MPJ). The 1st MPJ joint will also narrow and become stiff. 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 (big toe joint arthritis). Carbon foot rigid plates are extremely thin, about 2 mm thick which allows easy shoe placement. They are also simple to remove and place in different shoes. They usually are placed under the shoe's insole. Some shoes, the insole will have to be removed. 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

Atlas Biomechanics

About Atlas Biomechanics: We are a woman owned sports medical manufacturer of carbon rigid foot plates.

Atlas Biomechanics : Carbon Rigid Shoe Plates

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Carbon Rigid Shoe Plates

Rigid carbon inserts allow a patient to wear sneakers, boots after injuries or surgical procedures. The shoe becomes more rigid. The insert is fitted for either right or the left shoe just by flipping it over. Compared to steel plates carbon fiber inserts are 3-4 times lighter and doesn't rust as spring steel plates do. The carbon insole is only 1.2mm thick. The carbon fiber insert is placed underneath the sole. They allow athletes to play by providing support to the injured foot. It can be used for a turf toe, chronic injuries, metatarsal stress fractures, and broken toes.

Carbon rigid plates can also be used in the case of Arthritis pain or Ideopathic Toe Walking, stabilizing the foot. Rigid carbon insoles are not made for a shoe with a heel. Also, the shape of the insert will not match leather stylish party shoes. They will best fit for sneakers. Carbon fiber inserts are currently being used by professional athletes also hikers all around the world. Carbon Stabilizer Rigid Inserts are recommended by Doctors, Orthopedic Surgeons, Sports Medicine Physicians, Chiropractors and Athletic Trainers all over the World.

Atlas Biomechanics is a woman owned sports medical manufacturer of Foot Pads, Rigid Stabilizer Plate Insoles, Heel Lifts and Heat Moldable Orthotics.

Atlas Biomechanics : Carbon fiber inserts

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Atlas Biomechanics : How to use Carbon Stabilizer Foot Plates

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How to use Carbon Stabilizer Foot Plates

Carbon stabilizer rigid foot plates are used to stiffen the sole of the shoe. This will limits the range of motion of the forefoot and midfoot to make the shoe non-flexible. Carbon insoles have a small amount of flex to but limits forefoot roll-off, and toe-off.

Carbon Stabilizer Foot Insole Plate features:

Extremely thin plates that move from shoe to shoe.
1) 2 mm (1/8") thick.
2) Plates are manufactured to limit dorsiflexion at the Metatarsal joints.
3) Immobilizes big toe joint (1st MPJ) to prevent it from bending (dorsiflexion) during gait (walking or sport activity).
4) Manufactured from medical grade of carbon fiber.
5) Dispensed as a pair. Use the carbon stabilizer plate on either foot, or turn one over and have two for one foot.
6) Puncture resistant insole

Possible Uses: 

1) Problems requiring a rigid or semi-rigid foot bed.
2) Fracture treatment of metatarsals or digits.
3) Turf Toe injuries.
4) Hallux Limitus Hallux Rigidus
5) Forefoot pain Forefoot capsulitis & bursitis
6) Metatarsalgia Athritis of the forefoot Cuboid syndrome
7) Stress Fractures of the forefoot ( metatarsal ).
8) Freiberg's infraction
9) Post-op control of Bunionectomy.
10) Shin splints

DIRECTIONS for Atlas Biomechanics Carbon Stabilizer Rigid Plate:

Even though they are thin (1/8"), they will take up some room in your shoes.
Remove the shoe's insole or place beneath shoe insoles/padding, not on top.
Try to slowly break into wearing the plate.
The first day wear the shoe while sitting for 1 hour and standing 1 hour.
Every day afterwards, wear them 1-2 hours more if comfortable.

When you need rigid control in the shoe. Our Carbon and Steel Rigid Stabilizer Plate Insoles are designed to limit range of motion. Rigid stabilizer plates are fabricated from medical grade carbon or steel.

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

About Atlas Biomechanics: We are a woman owned sports medical manufacturer of Foot Pads, Heel Lifts and Heat Moldable Orthotics.

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Carbon Stabilizer Plate Rigid Insole Treating Hallux Rigidus / Limitus

Hallux Rigidus and Hallux Limitus are painful foot conditions that are hard to treat conservatively. When using a carbon stabilizer rigid plate, the big toe joint (1st MPJ) has decreased painful range of motion. 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.

When the big toe (hallux) dorsiflexs and runs into the first metatarsal head, boney spurring will occur on the top of the big toe joint (first MPJ). The big toe joint (1st MPJ) joint will also narrow and become arthritic. Range of motion of the big toe joint will become painful.

Treating it with a carbon stabilizer plate insole will limit the painful range of motion in these patients. 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 steel stabilizer plate insoles 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
Atlas Biomechanics

About Atlas Biomechanics: We are a woman owned sports medical manufacturer of Foot Pads, Carbon Steel Stabilizer Plate Insoles, Heel Lifts and Heat Moldable Orthotics.