Quiz Post 4! Hallux (Big Toe) Limitus & Rigidus Series
Quiz Post 4! Hallux Limitus & Rigidus Series Now that the series is starting to paint a picture, we’ll be posting surprise quiz questions between some of the posts to get you thinking and more engaged with the content! Some questions may not have been answered directly, they’re meant to encourage you to think […]
Post 5A Looking At 1st Ray Cutout and 1st Met Cutout Hallux Limitus & Rigidus Series
Hallux (Big Toe) Limitus & Rigidus Series Part 5A – 1st Ray Cutout and 1st Met Cutout We mentioned both 1st Met Cutout and 1st Ray Cut Out, let’s compare! Keep in mind the picture for this post gives a great visual showing each modification under their correct name. 1st Met […]
Quiz Post 3! Hallux (Big Toe) Limitus & Rigidus Series
Quiz Post 3! Hallux Limitus & Rigidus Series Now that the series is starting to paint a picture, we’ll be posting surprise quiz questions between some of the posts to get you thinking and more engaged with the content! Some questions may not have been answered directly, they’re meant to encourage you to think […]
Post 4 Looking at Morton’s Extension VS 1st Met Cutout, Hallux Limitus & Rigidus Series
Hallux (Big Toe) Limitus & Rigidus Series Part 4 – Morton’s Extension VS 1st Met Cutout In our previous post we mentioned Morton’s Extension and 1st Met Cutout, let’s look at them more deeply. Morton’s Extension is a rigid extension under the first metatarsal and hallux (Big Toe) to limit dorsiflexion […]
Quiz Post 2! Hallux (Big Toe) Limitus & Rigidus Series
Quiz Post 2! Hallux Limitus & Rigidus Series Now that the series is starting to paint a picture, we’ll be posting surprise quiz questions between some of the posts to get you thinking and more engaged with the content! Some questions may not have been answered directly, they’re meant to encourage you to think […]
Post 3 Recommendations on Custom Orthotic Designs for Hallux Limitus & Rigidus Series
Hallux (Big Toe) Limitus & Rigidus Series Part 3 – Recommendations on Custom Orthotic Designs For Hallux Limitus/Rigidus, custom orthotics should focus on reducing first MTP joint (Big Toe) motion while maintaining support and comfort. 1. Orthotics for Hallux Limitus (Early Stage) – Morton’s Extension: A rigid extension under […]
Quiz Post 1! Hallux (Big Toe) Limitus & Rigidus Series
Quiz Post 1! Hallux Limitus & Rigidus Series Now that the series is starting to paint a picture, we’ll be posting surprise quiz questions between some of the posts to get you thinking and more engaged with the content! Some questions may not have been answered directly, they’re meant to encourage you to think […]
Post 2 Differential Diagnosis (Similar Conditions) for the Hallux Limitus & Rigidus Series
Hallux (Big Toe) Limitus & Rigidus Series Part 2 – Differential Diagnosis (Similar Conditions) To distinguish Hallux Limitus/Rigidus from other conditions, consider these 5: 1. Gout – Sudden, severe pain with redness and swelling due to urate crystal deposition (uric acid buildup leads to urate crystal forming and depositing). 2. Sesamoiditis […]
Post 1 Pathology (What is it?) Hallux Limitus & Rigidus Series
Hallux (Big Toe) Limitus & Rigidus Series Part 1 – Pathology (What is it?) Hallux refers to the Big Toe, so Hallux Limitus and Hallux Rigidus refer to progressive degenerative conditions affecting the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint (Big Toe Joint), leading to reduced motion (Hallux Limitus) and eventual stiffness and almost complete immobility […]
Announcing New Post Series: Hallux Limitus & Hallux Rigidus
New Post Series! Exploring Hallux (Big Toe) Limitus & Hallux Rigidus We will be starting a series of weekly posts that will explore and dive into Hallux Limitus and Hallux Rigidus. We aim to post on Fridays so you have plenty of time to read, explore, and look into the materials over the […]
