Flat footed runner......
Discussion
I'm doing my best to get back into fitness/running as part of my rehab from ACL surgery 18 months ago.
But, my flat footedness is starting to cause issues......my left ankle (opposite to ACL) is currently very sore, and the only think I can think causing it is the 4km I ran on the treadmill last week.
I currently have a very old pair of trainers I bought to counter the flat feet (specifically for over-pronation, I think is the right term?)
But, I do have some custom orthotics made years ago, which I'm wondering I should probably be using in my running shoes......main question here is should those orthotics go in 'normal' running shoes, or should I still be using shoes for over pronation AS WELL AS putting the orthotics in as well? Or is it a case of one or the other?
So, am I buying new 'normal' running shoes or getting the over pronation ones again?
But, my flat footedness is starting to cause issues......my left ankle (opposite to ACL) is currently very sore, and the only think I can think causing it is the 4km I ran on the treadmill last week.
I currently have a very old pair of trainers I bought to counter the flat feet (specifically for over-pronation, I think is the right term?)
But, I do have some custom orthotics made years ago, which I'm wondering I should probably be using in my running shoes......main question here is should those orthotics go in 'normal' running shoes, or should I still be using shoes for over pronation AS WELL AS putting the orthotics in as well? Or is it a case of one or the other?
So, am I buying new 'normal' running shoes or getting the over pronation ones again?
Get yourself just down the road to Up & Running where they will carry out a free gait analysis and provide the advice you need.
You can also buy your shiny new running shoes there.
All about gait analysis
You can also buy your shiny new running shoes there.
All about gait analysis
Up and Running website said:
Free gait analysis
There is nothing quite like getting a gait analysis in-store. The latest software, years of experience and the ability to try on multiple shoes make our gait analysis one of a kind! This service is completely free and you don't need to make an appointment. Just head into your local running shop and the team will be happy to help.
There is nothing quite like getting a gait analysis in-store. The latest software, years of experience and the ability to try on multiple shoes make our gait analysis one of a kind! This service is completely free and you don't need to make an appointment. Just head into your local running shop and the team will be happy to help.
jeremyc said:
Get yourself just down the road to Up & Running where they will carry out a free gait analysis and provide the advice you need.
You can also buy your shiny new running shoes there.
All about gait analysis
Ahhhh yes, good shout, will try and head there today. You can also buy your shiny new running shoes there.
All about gait analysis
Up and Running website said:
Free gait analysis
There is nothing quite like getting a gait analysis in-store. The latest software, years of experience and the ability to try on multiple shoes make our gait analysis one of a kind! This service is completely free and you don't need to make an appointment. Just head into your local running shop and the team will be happy to help.
There is nothing quite like getting a gait analysis in-store. The latest software, years of experience and the ability to try on multiple shoes make our gait analysis one of a kind! This service is completely free and you don't need to make an appointment. Just head into your local running shop and the team will be happy to help.
I used to overpronate when I was younger and still do but much less. I think you're much better off trying to strengthen the muscles in your lower leg (and around the knees and hips) to help keep everything in line than try to treat the symptom at the end of the chain with orthotics.
Calf raises, exercises that involve standing on one leg, moving your foot around against a resistance band kind of thing. Loads of info online.
Easy outside offroad runs on softer or uneven surfaces will also help strengthen those muscles up too rather than treadmill or pavement runs and lower the amount of impact on your joints.
Calf raises, exercises that involve standing on one leg, moving your foot around against a resistance band kind of thing. Loads of info online.
Easy outside offroad runs on softer or uneven surfaces will also help strengthen those muscles up too rather than treadmill or pavement runs and lower the amount of impact on your joints.
lufbramatt said:
I used to overpronate when I was younger and still do but much less. I think you're much better off trying to strengthen the muscles in your lower leg (and around the knees and hips) to help keep everything in line than try to treat the symptom at the end of the chain with orthotics.
Calf raises, exercises that involve standing on one leg, moving your foot around against a resistance band kind of thing. Loads of info online.
Easy outside offroad runs on softer or uneven surfaces will also help strengthen those muscles up too rather than treadmill or pavement runs and lower the amount of impact on your joints.
Ok good shout I'll have a look into that. I'm currently doing a lot of leg stuff for the ACL rehab (single leg squats, leg press at gym, hip raises, etc) so adding a bit in for the ankle should be easy enough. Calf raises, exercises that involve standing on one leg, moving your foot around against a resistance band kind of thing. Loads of info online.
Easy outside offroad runs on softer or uneven surfaces will also help strengthen those muscles up too rather than treadmill or pavement runs and lower the amount of impact on your joints.
Some shoes are much better than others, i tried some Hoka everyone raved about but they were far too soft for my feet, changed to some brooks and the difference was night and day. Im not a runner but keen walker.
I paid a lot of money for some custom orthotics but could never get used to them.
Im a bit lazy and dont stretch as much as i should but that helps a lot too.
I paid a lot of money for some custom orthotics but could never get used to them.
Im a bit lazy and dont stretch as much as i should but that helps a lot too.
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