Hallux Rigidus Pain Relief - Flipped X1 Blades

    A physician called me last week from San Diego who has been using bilateral X1 Blades to treat his hallux rigidus. He said that his left X1 Blade wasn't working as well as it had when he first bought the pair 9 months earlier in controlling his hallux rigidus pain. I suggested - by text - that he take the right X1 Blade flip it over and put it in his left shoe and take the left X1 Blade and flip it over and put it in his right shoe.  I wrote that the effect would be to create a more rigid forefoot insert and that it would add more spring at toe off.    
    I also told him several X1 Blade customers were using "flipped" X1 Blades and liked them better that way.
   He called me that afternoon, "Wow, Clyde thanks for the text. Your a genius. I did what you suggested and my feet have never felt better. I love these flipped X1 Blades - my toe pain is gone again."

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Contact Name: Fiona Phone: 0208 xxx xxxx Email Address: hot.txxxxx.xxxx@hotmail.co.uk Comments or Questions: Hi there, I believe when I fell very badly, almost a year ago now, that I broke my 2nd toe of my left foot. It has slowly become more and more crooked/deformed. It started with the first joint becoming rigid. Now the 2nd joint is causing my toe to be almost bent in half! I cannot wear ANYTHING apart from a 2year old pair of soft, leather pumps. I had Morton's Neuroma operated on in 2008. I used to be a ballet dancer & was fit as a fiddle. Obviously, I couldn't exercise during the many years of pain, prior to my neurectomy. Now, I can get about, using my car, sadly, I can't walk at the speed I would like to; sometimes I have pain on walking [due to my ? badly broken toe]. I'd like to go the gym; if only to do half hour on the rowing machine [less impact on the feet]. I'm not sure if I should go to the gym, as I don't want to aggravate my toe. My first ortho. appt. is not till August [NHS!] but I'm seeking a private opinion, sooner. Would any of your insoles be of benefit to me? In winter boots, I still wear [and still need] the hospital-prescribed insoles, post-Morton's Neuroma excision. Thank you. I'm rather excited, as the testimonials I've read are very encouraging! I want to get back to the way I was, before the fall. I'm a Registered Nurse, working in several schools, so need to be very mobile. Regards, F. ------------- Clyde's response - I suggest an X1 Blade medium shoe stiffner with a pair of New Balance MW 928's.

Post- OP Hallux Limitus and Rigidus - X1 Blade User

Contact Name: Karen D. Phone: 207.xxx.xxxx Email Address: KD@xxxxxxxxxComments or Questions: Hi Clyde, I've been using one of your X1 Blades for Hallus Limitus/Rigidus for the past 10 months or so. (I had surgery to remove bone spurs in November, but still have considerable arthritis in the joint. I've been using your light model in my shoes as I generally walk 3-5 miles a day. Do you think I should use a feather model to use when I'm not out walking my dogs or one the trail (i.e. in the office or running errands around town)? Or just still with the light? I just ordered a second light insert and thought I'd check with you before you mail it out. Thanks! Karen.........Answer - Yes, sure try the Feather model for everyday walking. The Feather is geared for about 2500 steps per day (normal ADL walking)and will last for about a year. If you don't get as much pain relief with the Feather model as you did with the Lite model send it back for an exchange. Clyde

Turf Toe/X1 Blades Users as of May 26, 2012

Thank you for visiting! - It's Saturday May 26, 2012 I just set out to make the best turf toe insert in the world and 4243 of my X1 Blade's® are in use relieving turf toe and hallux rigidus pain The latest 2012 X1 Blade® shipped to: Emporia, KS "Online Order 5/25/2012 4:15 PM" (Feather model/hallux rigidus/ADL) - Washington, DC "Online Order 5/25/2012 2:15 PM" (Pro model/hallux rigidus/ADL) - San Diego, CA "Online Order 5/25/2012 10:30 AM" (Pro model/turf toe/back packing) - Troy, MO "Online Order 5/24/12 12:11 PM" (Pro model/turf toe/running) - Hawarden, Flintshire United Kingdom "Online Order 5/24/12 10:31 AM" (Pro model/bilateral hallux limitus/tennis) - Aurora, CO "Online Order 5/22/2012 4:36 PM" (Pro model/turf toe/football) - Littleton, CO "Online Order 5/22/2012 3:02 PM" (Pro model/hallux rigidus/golf) - Delta, British Columbia Canada "Online Order 5/22/2012 1:10 PM" (Hiker model/hallux rigidus/light running) - Indianapolis, IN "Called Clyde to Order 5/22/2012 11:06 AM" (Hiker model/turf toe/football) - Harrodsburg, KY "Called Clyde to Place Order 5/22/2012 10:00 AM" (Hiker model/turf toe/softball) - West Palm Beach, FL "Online Reorder 5/21/2012 7:00 PM" (Hiker model/hallux limitus/ADL) - Hereford, Herfordshire United Kingdom "Online Reorder 5/21/2012 8:17 AM" (Hiker model/hallux rigidus/golf) - Exeter, Ontario Canada "Online Order 5/18/2012 2:09 PM" (Hiker model/great toe arthritis/golf) - Kodiak Station, Alaska "Online Order 5/17/2012 5:08 PM" (Hiker model/turf toe/jogging) - Dearborn, MI "Online Reorder 5/16/2012 9:17 PM" (Pro model, Hiker model & Light model/hallux rigidus/physical activity) - Mexico City, Mexico "Online Reorder 5/15/2012 9:52 AM" (Pro model/hallux rigidus/ADL) - Richmond, British Columbia Canada "Online Reorder 5/14/2012 7:58 PM" (Pro model/hallux rigidus/hiking) - Moscow, Russian Federation "Online Order 5/14/2012 9:26 AM" (Light model/hallux valgus & bunion pain/walking) - Dearborn, MI "Online Order 5/11/2012 11:03 PM" (Pro model/hallux rigidus/ADL) - Chicago, IL "Online Order 5/11/12 6:03 PM" (Pro model/turf toe/soccer) - Indianapolis, IN VA "Fax Order 5/11/2012 11:00 AM" (Pro model/hallux rigidus/ADL) - Greencastle, IN "Clinic Order 5/11/2012 10:40" DePauw University (Hiker model/turf toe/track) - Beaconsfield, Victoria Australia "Order Online 5/11/12 12:56 AM" (Pro model/hallux rigidus/football) - Fremont, CA "Order Online 5/10/2012 1:36 PM" (Pro model/turf toe/soccer) - London, United Kingdom "Reorder Online 5/9/2012 3:41 PM" (Pro model/hallux rigidus/boxing) - Dover, NH "Online Order 5/9/2012 9:52 AM" (Light model/great toe arthritis/walking) - Oakland, CA "Online Order 5/8/2012 8:36 PM" (Hiker model/great toe arthritis/ADL) - Hereford, Herfordshire United Kingdom "Online Order 5/8/2012 2:05 PM" (Hiker model/hallux rigidus/golf) - Hamilton, Ontario Canada "Reorder Online 5/8/2012 9:48 AM" (Light model/hallux rigidus/ADL) - Boston, MA "Reorder Online 5/8/2012 9:08 AM" (Light model/hallux rigidus/dress shoes) - Clinton, OK "Online Order 5/7/2012 7:42 PM" (Pro models/hallux rigidus/summer camp) - San Antonio, TX "Online Order 5/6/2012 10:08 PM" (Hiker model/turf toe/jogging) - Ft. 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Hallux Rigidus

Contact Name: Jim B. Phone: 219-xxx-xxxx Email Address:internet Comments or Questions: A few years ago, my podiatrist diagnosed me with hallux rigidus (a result of turf toe twenty years ago), and prescribed orthotics.Since then, I have worn the orthotics, my toe has become more painful, and I have developed a Morton's neuroma on the the same foot (which I think is due to an altered gait resulting from my toe). I am a Fedex courier, so I'm on my feet moving all day. I'm writing to ask which of your products do you recommend. I am 6'4" and weigh 220. Please help a fellow Hoosier. Thanks, Jim......... Jim - I would recommend a pair of New Balance MW 928 Walker along with an X1 Blade Hiker model. See my previous blog from Tim in Florida.Clyde