The Kinetic Wedge is an extension to a foot orthotic that was designed and patented by Dr Howard Dananberg, DPM to treat functional hallux limitus. The design is such that it facilitates the motion at the first metatarsophalangeal joint and prevents...
Hallux limitus is just what its name says. The ‘Hallux’ is the big toe and ‘limitus’ is a limitation in the range of motion of the hallux. A structural hallux limitus is when there is structurally a limitation in the range of...
A functional hallux limitus is by definition a functional limitation of the range of motion at the hallux or first metatarsophalangeal joint. The limitation in the range of motion only happens when “functioning”, such as walking. The...
The Cluffy Wedge is trademarked and commercially available pad that goes under the hallux or big toe to hold it in a slightly dorsiflexed position. It can be applied in the shoe or under an insole or be incorporated into an extension on a foot...
The Cluffy Wedge was developed by Dr James Clough, DPM, a podiatrist from Polson, Montana in the USA. The product is marketed by his company, Cluffy LLC.The trademark for the product was granted in 2003. Dr Clough first discussed the use of the...
The Cluffy Wedge is a useful pad that helps with the function of the big toe joint and windlass mechanism of the foot. You can buy them at retail and wholesale. The Cluffy Wedge is a relatively simple addition and many clinicians and foot orthotic...
The Cluffy Wedge is a self adhesive pad that is put in the shoes under the big toe to help movement at the big toe joint. You can buy it at Amazon.com. It is also available at some podiatry wholesalers.