What is a sprained toe and how is it treated?

Head coach of the Houston Rockets, Mike D’Antoni announced last night that former MVP James Harden, starting guard for the team, would be forced to sit out in today’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans.  D’Antoni cited a sprain to the great toe as th...

New carbon fiber insole from America's leading supplier of carbon fiber foot plates.

We’ve been looking for some time for a carbon fiber foot plate that is less expensive yet strong enough to provide support and toe spring.  We’ve finally released the Carbon Fiber Contour Foot Plate. Indications f...

Great toe injuries post 1^st mpj fusion

I saw an interesting case of turf toe this week.  The patient was a 63 y/o female who underwent 1^st mpj fusion for stage 4 hallux limitus in 2007.  The fusion was a success and the patient went on to be quite active in sports.

The patient presented to my offi...

Levers, rockers and carbon graphite insoles

Part 3 – Putting it all together

In part 1 of this conversation I presented a common customer question:  can I wear just one carbon fiber insole?  I briefly discussed gait and how a carbon fiber insole may affect gait.  In part 2 of this conversation, I ...

How do carbon fiber insoles affect gait?

Part 2 - rocker mechanics of the lower extremity

Rockers are a very important part of lower extremity biomechanics.  Rockers describe pivot points in the gait cycle that decrease the range of motion of the ankle and knee.  Rockers are also employed by the b...