Training for the Mini?
Many people have aspirations of running the Indy 500 Mini-Marathon in May. They either began their training in the fall or sometime around the first of the year depending on their previous running experience. I see a lot of patients that are concerned about heel pain, arch pain, or ball-of-foot pain because it is interfering with their training. Often times the reason for this pain is that they have been sedentary until now or have tried starting the training too vigorously, thus causing an overuse type syndrome to some aspect of their feet. Orthotics work very well at easing the stresses on the feet that are caused from this type of training. The prescription-custom orthotics are a fine-tuned version that takes individual differences in feet into account. Whether flat-footed, high-arched, or even with a particular “deformity” such as a bunion or an arthritic joint these devices place the foot in a more balanced position which aids in decreased stress to not only bones and joints in the foot, but the ankle, leg, knee, hip, and back. Most of the time the custom orthotics are a covered item by local insurance plans. If you or a loved one are having any foot, heel, or ankle issues call our office today at 896-6655 or visit www.westfieldfoot.com. If your insurance does not cover custom orthotics then mention this article for 20% off in the months of January and February. Happy Training!
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Pregnancy and Foot Pain
Pregnant? Feet Hurt?
You don’t have to be barefoot AND pregnant to cause harm to your feet. Either one adds stress to the feet for different reasons. With pregnancy comes weight gain and typically swelling in the feet (most commonly in the 3rd trimester). The stress on the feet from added weight can result in multiple foot ailments including:
1. Plantar Fasciitis
2. Achilles Tendonitis
3. Peroneal or Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
4. Stress Fractures
5. Ingrown Toenails
There is concern when treating musculoskeletal problems during pregnancy because xrays obviously need to be avoided. A good clinician should be able to diagnose most of these problems without x-ray. MRI’s and other forms of advanced imaging are sometimes needed to confirm a diagnose, so often times the suspected diagnosis is treated without a definite diagnosis, so as not to put the fetus at risk. Supportive shoegear and orthotics will typically decrease the stress enough to either eradicate or at least lessen the pain of the first three ailments listed above. Stress fractures may be immobilized. Ingrown toenails are typically treated in the same manner as when not pregnant.
Added stress from weight is not the only cause for discomfort in the feet during pregnancy. Many women suffer from significant swelling in the feet, especially during the third trimester. This causes much frustration when putting on shoes. It is highly advised that pregnant women have there shoe size checked throughout pregnancy. Pay attention to width and the depth of the toe box, not just the length. Swelling can be controlled with compression hose to some degree, but rest and elevation along with routine exercise to keep the fluid pumping efficiently through your system is the best way to control this common problem.
A well trained Podiatrist will know what treatment regimen is best for each patient. The biomechanics of one pregnant patient will not be the same as another. That is why custom foot orthoses provide the most benefit to patients with problems related to the positioning and balance of their feet, ankles, knees, hips, and back. These devices prevent overpronation and therefore decrease the stress during stance and gait on many structures including the plantar fascia, Achilles Tendon, multiple joints at different levels, and many other soft tissue and bony structures of the foot.
Edema control is done through disciplined use of the compression hose. These come as prefabricated and custom. If they are not worn, then they will not work. Gravity will also decrease swelling. Keep the feet elevated above the level of the heart for the quickest reduction in swelling. This will help reduce pain associated with poor fitting shoegear and general irritation.
Remember: You don’t have to live with your foot pain just because you are pregnant. There are many ways to safely treat problems of the feet and ankles without putting you or your baby at risk. Contact me at Westfield Foot and Ankle, LLC. www.westfieldfoot.com OR 317-896-6655
You don’t have to be barefoot AND pregnant to cause harm to your feet. Either one adds stress to the feet for different reasons. With pregnancy comes weight gain and typically swelling in the feet (most commonly in the 3rd trimester). The stress on the feet from added weight can result in multiple foot ailments including:
1. Plantar Fasciitis
2. Achilles Tendonitis
3. Peroneal or Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
4. Stress Fractures
5. Ingrown Toenails
There is concern when treating musculoskeletal problems during pregnancy because xrays obviously need to be avoided. A good clinician should be able to diagnose most of these problems without x-ray. MRI’s and other forms of advanced imaging are sometimes needed to confirm a diagnose, so often times the suspected diagnosis is treated without a definite diagnosis, so as not to put the fetus at risk. Supportive shoegear and orthotics will typically decrease the stress enough to either eradicate or at least lessen the pain of the first three ailments listed above. Stress fractures may be immobilized. Ingrown toenails are typically treated in the same manner as when not pregnant.
Added stress from weight is not the only cause for discomfort in the feet during pregnancy. Many women suffer from significant swelling in the feet, especially during the third trimester. This causes much frustration when putting on shoes. It is highly advised that pregnant women have there shoe size checked throughout pregnancy. Pay attention to width and the depth of the toe box, not just the length. Swelling can be controlled with compression hose to some degree, but rest and elevation along with routine exercise to keep the fluid pumping efficiently through your system is the best way to control this common problem.
A well trained Podiatrist will know what treatment regimen is best for each patient. The biomechanics of one pregnant patient will not be the same as another. That is why custom foot orthoses provide the most benefit to patients with problems related to the positioning and balance of their feet, ankles, knees, hips, and back. These devices prevent overpronation and therefore decrease the stress during stance and gait on many structures including the plantar fascia, Achilles Tendon, multiple joints at different levels, and many other soft tissue and bony structures of the foot.
Edema control is done through disciplined use of the compression hose. These come as prefabricated and custom. If they are not worn, then they will not work. Gravity will also decrease swelling. Keep the feet elevated above the level of the heart for the quickest reduction in swelling. This will help reduce pain associated with poor fitting shoegear and general irritation.
Remember: You don’t have to live with your foot pain just because you are pregnant. There are many ways to safely treat problems of the feet and ankles without putting you or your baby at risk. Contact me at Westfield Foot and Ankle, LLC. www.westfieldfoot.com OR 317-896-6655
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