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2008-10-10 2:52 PM

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Subject: Custom Orthotics
As I prepare for the Columbus half marathon my weekly distance has increased with my training. In recent weeks I have run a 10K and this past Sunday I ran 10 miles for the first time ever. Well at age 48 and a pronating right foot that belongs in the Pronating Hall of Fame I really started to feel a great deal of discomfort lately.

I went to the Orthopedic a couple of weeks ago and he recommended custom orthotics. I have been using store bought orthotics. Well, my last couple of training runs have been pain free! Now I just need to figure out how the heck I am going to be able to run 13.1 miles!

They take some getting used to, but so far are worth it!



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2008-10-10 2:59 PM
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Yep, they're amazing.  The reason I've been shin splint free for the past 5 years.
2008-10-10 3:58 PM
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Great!

I am hoping/praying that the pair I get next week will allow me to run again.

2008-10-10 4:22 PM
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I found a source for orthotics that fit me well and keep me injury free.

I avoided the expensive route of the true custom jobbers and found Lynco. The cobbler I stumbled upon had a computer that read your foot and recommended a model.

I have found these things for as low as $23 online per set, though my first few pairs were $65 from said cobbler.

Just another option, if they fit your feet. My issue was a very high arch that over pronates, and the L400 works great for me.

Good luck, sucks to have the bottom of your foot cause all kinds of issues!
2008-10-10 4:42 PM
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2008-10-10 4:50 PM
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I have recently gotten the custom expensive jobbers. I am glad to see this thread that most orthotic users are getting results. It's worth the $$$ to me if I can stop this injury cycle.

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2008-10-10 5:02 PM
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If you get a custom job, won't that only work in a few pairs of shoes, like running shoes? What about other, "regular" shoes? Cute shoes? Heels??

There's a retail store around here, Good Feet, that claims to be able to fit you to various kinds of orthodics that fit in different kinds of shoes. So I imagine that means I can get a few pairs of inserts instead of spending a ton of $$ on just one. Has anyone heard of that?
2008-10-10 5:43 PM
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I too, am waiting for my custom orthotics to arrive...hopefully sometime next week. I'm praying that they will enable me to run relatively pain-free again.

As for regular (non-athletic) shoes, I've been wearing the Dansko brand for work. They might not be the cutest and hippest shoes out there, but they have many styles that I think are marginally "cute"...cute enough for me, anyways. They have good arch support and are designed for people that are on their feet a lot (which isn't really me, cuz I have a desk job).
2008-10-10 6:16 PM
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Re: cute heels and Orthotics

 I'm a girl who is well known for wearing very cute 3-4" heels, but I am willing to give up cute shoes for the ability to run again. Or at least, I \m willing to cut back on the wearing of very cute shoes.

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2008-10-10 9:25 PM
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I *love* my custom orthotics... just be aware is does take a few weeks to break them in and you may get some weird tired muscles as you do (I got some tight/sore muscles in the lower leg initially as the orthotics were making them work differently to my normal crap walking and running style)

Just make sure you break them in slowly and follow the instructions... Mine have changed my life... PF under control 100%.. knee issues defiantly less of a bother!  

2008-10-10 9:34 PM
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My insurance covered the cost of the othotics.
2008-10-11 6:21 AM
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Been running with custom carbon fiber orthotics from DoctorFootlabs.com for about six years. never had a problem with them and they are super light.

You won't be unhappy with these.
2008-10-11 8:45 AM
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Kaqphin is right, it does take a while to break them, so, be patient.  You may have to buy new shoes as they may not fit your current ones.  It will be well worth it as mine have allowed me to continue running relatively pain free.  Good Luck with them.
2008-10-12 9:13 AM
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smarti - 2008-10-10 6:02 PM

If you get a custom job, won't that only work in a few pairs of shoes, like running shoes? What about other, "regular" shoes? Cute shoes? Heels??

There's a retail store around here, Good Feet, that claims to be able to fit you to various kinds of orthodics that fit in different kinds of shoes. So I imagine that means I can get a few pairs of inserts instead of spending a ton of $$ on just one. Has anyone heard of that?


They make different orthotics for different shoes. I have three pair - 1 for running shoes, 1 for casual shoes, 1 for dress shoes. They are wonderful!! I had mine made through my chiropractor. They scan your feet and this information is used to build your orthotic.


2008-10-12 2:15 PM
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I just picked mine up from the podiatrist 2 days ago.  I rushed from his office to the Y to run a mile or 2 on the dreadmill to see how they felt-- I'm so excited to have them.  It was definately an improvement... I didn't have nearly as much pain in my shins as I have been having, but it doesn't seem to be an immediate cure. I guess my shins need to heal  up. ?? 

 For those of you who have had success-- How long did you have them before you knew they really worked? immediately? couple of weeks?

 

2008-10-13 12:27 AM
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Mine were instantaneous for some stuff, but a month or so for others.

I had some minor "cramping" of the arch of my foot because the connective tissue and such wasn't used to not "pancaking" on the strike, but once I got past it I have never had similar issues as I had without them.

I put them in my everyday shoes, casual shoes, hiking boots, and everything else. I don't leave the house in anything but flip flops that don't have the insoles in them.

If I even tried to run without them I bet I'd have issues.


The biggest thing is I can get away with a little bit of "overdoing it" as far as going longer or hader than I should. Without them I would get beat up if I was anywhere near the 10% rule, now I can do a Half Mary when I have only worked up to 10 miles previously and only have the usual fatigue with no injuries.

Enjoy them.
2008-10-13 1:03 AM
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run_ac_run - 2008-10-13 6:15 AM

I just picked mine up from the podiatrist 2 days ago.  I rushed from his office to the Y to run a mile or 2 on the dreadmill to see how they felt-- I'm so excited to have them.  It was definately an improvement... I didn't have nearly as much pain in my shins as I have been having, but it doesn't seem to be an immediate cure. I guess my shins need to heal  up. ?? 

 For those of you who have had success-- How long did you have them before you knew they really worked? immediately? couple of weeks?

 

Id say about a month... but I also took the time to rehab the injury properly too... I followed the break in instructions conservatively too... 

It was something like Day 1 wear for one hour just in the course of the day and progressively increasing time spent in the orthotics for a couple of weeks BEFORE trainging in them. 

The reason being is they will change your biomechanics so change how your body moves about on its feet.. muscles that have not been used correctly will need some time to break in  gently to the new way of moving with the orthotics just like learning a new exercise!

 

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