Welcome to the Podiatry Arena forums

You are currently viewing our podiatry forum as a guest which gives you limited access to view all podiatry discussions and access our other features. By joining our free global community of Podiatrists and other interested foot health care professionals you will have access to post podiatry topics (answer and ask questions), communicate privately with other members, upload content, view attachments, receive a weekly email update of new discussions, access other special features. Registered users do not get displayed the advertisements in posted messages. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our global Podiatry community today!

  1. Have you considered the Clinical Biomechanics Boot Camp Online, for taking it to the next level? See here for more.
    Dismiss Notice
Dismiss Notice
Have you considered the Clinical Biomechanics Boot Camp Online, for taking it to the next level? See here for more.
Dismiss Notice
Have you liked us on Facebook to get our updates? Please do. Click here for our Facebook page.
Dismiss Notice
Do you get the weekly newsletter that Podiatry Arena sends out to update everybody? If not, click here to organise this.

Do mod root orthotics cause hallux limitus?

Discussion in 'Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses' started by fostera, Jan 15, 2016.

  1. fostera

    fostera Member


    Members do not see these Ads. Sign Up.
    I recently started working with a podiatrist who does not use mod root style orthotics or d filler modifications due to fear or causing hallux limitus.
    This is not something that I have heard before and am wondering if this is a current idea or an old disproved theory.
    Thoughts?
     
  2. Craig Payne

    Craig Payne Moderator

    Articles:
    8
    Anything that jams up the first ray and prevents first ray plantarflexion has a theoretical risk of increasing the risk for hallux limitus.

    The so called 'modified' root type orthotic design does not do this if it is prescribed, designed and made properly.
     
  3. David Smith

    David Smith Well-Known Member

Loading...

Share This Page