Thursday, January 23, 2014

On my feet a lot at work-- business casual dress code, and plantar fasciitis. What shoes should I wear?

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Nan


Recently my place of work adopted a business casual dress code. I am on my feet 80% of the day and have plantar fasciitis and my feet tend to roll in prone, causing painful tendonitis and neuropathy. Previous to the change, I wore Brooks, Asics, or Birkenstocks. I think the Birks should be okay, but am stumped to find something that fits the dress code that has the comfort, support and breathability of the mesh running shoe. Any suggestions?


Answer
I second the Crocs - they have loads of shoes that don't look like the originals.
You might also look at Mephisto, Rieker, Ecco, and some Dansko

How do I get rid of Plantar Fasciitis?




Steve


I had Plantar Fasciitis as a runner in early 2000s. I lost 20 pounds in 2008 and it went away immediately. It's back now. I think it was because of wearing some sandals that didn't support my feet well. I've removed those shoes from my closet and now I need more help. Any tips? P.S. I have flat feet, if you didn't figure already. Could this also mean that I need new running shoes?


Answer
Plantar Fasciitis can occur due to overexertion during any sporting activities - it is rather common among runners. Believe it or not Plantar Fasciitis is one of the 5 most common foot injuries among professional athletes. Having a flatter foot (also called "pronation", your ankles may lean inward causing you to have a lower arch and thus a "flat foot) certainly does not help matters. In fact, worn out, old or poorly constructed shoes that don't fit properly, do not effectively support your heels or arch generally affect the distribution of your body weight and puts undue stress on the underside of your foot (your "Plantar Fascia"). I recommend that you see a doctor to get a proper course of treatment in order to fully heal your Plantar Fasciitis. There is however a treatment plan that you can administer in order to get rid of your Plantar Fasciitis.

Consider the URICE formula - Ultrasound, Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Many doctors, physical therapists and massage therapists administer therapeutic ultrasound treatments in order to heal soft tissue injuries such as your Plantar Fasciitis. Ultrasound treatments can effectively speed the healing process by reducing your swelling and edema and healing your damaged plantar fascia tissue by softening any scar tissue that you may have. This is accomplished as ultrasound devices emit sound waves which penetrate deep beneath your skins' surface to heal your injured tissue. It's basically like a deep tissue massage that is given directly to the site of your injury where you need it most. You can get these treatments from a doctor or specialist - or even purchase a portable ultrasound unit. With a portable ultrasound unit you can treat your Plantar Fasciitis up to 3 times a day for 5 to 10 minutes. It is important to note that therapeutic ultrasound is a continuous therapy which means the more you get treatment the more your injury will heal. Follow ultrasound treatments with considerable rest by limiting your activity and decrease the weight that is placed on your foot. Ice your foot and heel area 2 times a day for 15 to 20 minutes in order to prevent any swelling. Compress your foot by adding light pressure to minimize swelling, you can use a compression wrap, cloth or even a towel to do this. Finally, elevate your foot above chest level to relieve the pressure that is placed on your injury.

Again I recommend that you see a doctor to get a proper treatment plan that will work best for you and your injury. If you would like any additional information about Plantar Fasciitis you may visit the website I've pasted below.

Good luck with your Plantar Fasciitis, and I sincerely hope that you experience some substantial pain relief soon :)




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