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by pcleary00
December 30th, 2014, 11:20 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Can I reduce / eliminate Toe flexion?
Replies: 4
Views: 3472

Re: Can I reduce / eliminate Toe flexion?

Have you tried moving the foot stretchers up? That might help the angles at the catch. You could probably try either some shims (thicker end at the heels) to change the foot stretcher angle (or weight lifting shoes with heel lifts) or something under the ball of the foot (like a rounded block of wo...
by pcleary00
December 30th, 2014, 11:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Can I reduce / eliminate Toe flexion?
Replies: 4
Views: 3472

Re: Can I reduce / eliminate Toe flexion?

jackarabit wrote:Bike shoes have rigid soles. Jack
Thanks, I didn't even think of Bike shoes, but yea, they look like they might do the trick
by pcleary00
December 30th, 2014, 1:47 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Can I reduce / eliminate Toe flexion?
Replies: 4
Views: 3472

Can I reduce / eliminate Toe flexion?

I have developed hallux rigidus, arthritis in both of my big toe joints. The effect of the condition is that it is extremely painful to flex my toes (toes up). I have only about 3 degrees of flexion, and it is somewhat painful now to row. I am having surgery to clear them out this year, but it will ...