06-24-10, 08:17 AM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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Alta-tude posted a link in the Bargain watch for a free e-book - it has a section on PF. This might help -
http://www.robertsontrainingsystems....SMR-manual.pdf Cynthia |
06-24-10, 09:48 AM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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About the Strassburg sock--I'm guessing that it's too much of a stretch right now. Are they adjustable? Could you "let out" the toes a little bit? I use this boot, and when I first got it, if I tried to use the wedge I would have that pins-and-needles feeling. I had to go without it at first and ease into using it.
I went to PT for PF last fall. I was so used to the PF--it had been flaring at a low level for about a year, but my hip started really bothering me. The doctor and PT both agreed that the problem was the PF. He had me stretching 3x/day--two calf stretches (one straight legged, one bent) and a PF stretch (prop toes on wall or doorway and move knee forward. INTENSE!). He had me hold each stretch for 10 seconds to start, and do several reps. I also went in and they put heat on it then used ultrasound and massaged it. That really helped. I did that for 8 weeks or so. I hope you find some relief!
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06-25-10, 11:31 AM | |
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I used to get it on and off, even when I wore orthotics. Then I learned that orthotics only keep your feet the way they are. Good Feet arch supports actually retrain your arches and help with balance. I think some sports teams use them. They were something like $150/pr (this was about ten years ago) and I got a black pair and a white pair so I could wear them with sandals of any color. I haven't had a problem since and I also rarely have lower back problems any more either, and I have mild scoliosis. My chiro recommends them to all her patients. Best money I ever spent. They are hard plastic so last forever.
However, it's important to get someone who knows how to fit you properly. It took me 45 min. before the salesperson was satisfied. She would have me stand on one pair then try to knock me off balance. Sometimes just by slipping a business card under one foot would knock me off center. Eventually with the right pair, I was able to stand firmly but quite easily no matter how she shoved me. Now, this wasn't violent pushing and shoving but enough to see the difference. I found the whole experience rather fascinating. http://goodfeet.com/
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06-25-10, 12:05 PM | ||
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06-25-10, 02:09 PM | |
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Emily - Good luck with your recovery! It can be a long process, I know it was for me. The most important thing is to listen to your feet as they will tell you what they can and can't do. I am glad to hear he did something to ease your orthotics. There definitely is an adjustment period with them. Mine are hard too and when I first got them I thought "how can I possibly get used to these things!" But now I am never without them when I have to be on my feet a lot. I am running 2 -3 X a week and my feet feel fine.
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