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

Clyde's AcuStep Athhletic Foot Orthotics

Contact Name: Jacqui H. Phone: 317-xxx-xxxx Email Address: jh@iuhealth.org Comments or Questions: Clyde, I ordered my daughter Emily another pair of orthotics. Please let me know if I completed everything correctly. Thanks again for these great orthotics. My daughter's whole basketball career changed when she had the foot support she needed. Thanks, Jacqui H.

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

Lisfranc Injury : Gymnast Courtnet Kupets

My Uncle Clyde Peach makes X1-Blade Popper through his company Indiana Brace (www.indianabrace.com) and I recently started using one and I love it. I have a Lisfranc injury which makes it hard to push off my toes when I walk. The X1 Blade Popper has helped me to limp less and makes walking feel so much better. Thanks Uncle Clyde! Courtney

Clyde's X1 Blade Customer Comments

Hi Clyde: I received the first pair or what I already have. Thanks. I'm attaching some information that you probably already know but might still be interesting. Some misc comments: 1. I only have a problem with my left toe and right foot is thankfully normal. However it seems that in order to have an even gait that wearing same thing in both shoes makes sense. I don't know if I'm right here. What do you think? Have you ever had anyone do what I'm doing before? I'd really like to know as I don't want to mess up my feet in the long run. 2. Going thinner is definitely the right direction with your inserts. Because of the bunion on the top of my toe your insert can sometimes crowd the toe box and it is far to uncomfortable to wear with many shoes. It really depends on the shoe. 3. Regarding shoes I can not recommend highly enough for your clients the New balance MW 928 walker. It is the update to there very successful 927 which I also wear. I can walk pain free in these shoes. I put your insert in them for extra firmness. The other brand that is surprisingly comfortable and cheap are called Flip Flops. They are made in Britain and I can also walk without insert pain free in them. I wouldn't try to run but it does the trick as a casual. I hope this gets out to help others they have been a godsend to me. 4. Regarding reverse morton's extensions and the literature that I'm enclosing from Dr. Kirby in California it appears he is the leader amongst DPMs in the orthotics area. I don't know why but he is quite highly regarded. However, there is no literature or comparative research which shows that reverse Morton's work better for Functional Hallux Limitus or Structural Hallux Limitus. Indeed the criteria for defining the difference between the two conditions is confusing. I know because two DPMs called my case by both. The last DPM, Dr S.S., was the most credible and all the others seem to look up to him as a sage in the field of foot surgery. It seems agreed that for Hallux Rigidus a full Morton's extension is called for. In fact the article you sent me by the Rochester orthopod I believe just used a carbon plate to firm up the whole foot. Correct? Have you wondered what one of your inserts would be like if you just made the whole toe unit in the same firmness as the extension? It might be interesting because it would seem that you want an even consistent bending of the toes through the gait but maybe Morton figured that out. 5. The problem with your competition is that the products are far to rigid and thick to work for any length of time for most people in most shoes. This is IMO of course. There is no reason to have a rigid plate all the way through your foot where the need is specific to the toe. I do believe that the additional firmness that your inserts brings does help support things overall. The best studies done thus far aren't very good but they show that off the shelf inserts work just as well as the hyped up custom inserts and I'm in agreement. This works to your benefit of course. I'm still astounded that after seeing 4 very busy DPMs - 3 of which recommended Youngswick or variation osteotomies that Dr. S.S. debunked the whole procedure saying that Youngswick doesn't even do Youngswick procedure anymore. Wouldn't you think that there would be some general consensus? At least within a 70 mile radius amongst DPMs in South Florida? Looking forward to trying the reverse m. ext. Regards, Carl

Clyde's X1 Blade Warranty Question

On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 11:50 AM, <3174451475@mms.att.net> wrote: Contact Name: PS Comments or Questions: What is your warranty policy? About a year ago I bought two X1 blades for my sons turf toe in both feet. He has used them a lot and LOVES them!! They have worked great helping him compete at his highest level again. We have referred a lot of friends to your product also when asked what helped him overcome his turf toe issues. Unfortunatly yesterday running a sprint in track one of the inserts snapped in half behind the ball of foot in the front arch area. As much as these cost I just assumed there was a lifetime warranty if anything like this happens. Please let me know. Thanks, PS Answer: There is a one year warranty on any of Clyde's X1 designs.