@wilsongolf:

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Hi Loonsong-

For three weeks last December, I walked Siesta Key beach ( approx.3 miles round trip) on the hard packed sand. I could not walk on the soft sand as my planter fasc. on my left heel flared-up. Walking on the sidewalk tended to bother my hips. Most definitely, walking or biking on the flats is necessary.

Winter boots are out of the question due to the nature and severity of my feet. At one point I was wearing down a pair of running shoes ( saucony recommended by pedothist)in a month. Finally, a salesperson in Fit to Run store in Florida told me to have 2-3 pr. of shoes on the go. Wear one pair one day and the other the next. This gives the shoe time to decompress. I know when it is time to change shoes by an increase in knee or hip or outer leg pain. According to osteopath, the shoes are not the issue. I do not agree at this point.

I was also told by the osteopath not to walk on carpet. ( My husband has lost all patience at this point!) I also think the loose snow is difficult as well.

wilsongolf

Hi Wilsongolf
I'm curious - what happens when the plantar fasc. flares up? How would someone recognise that this is happening and not part of the everyday experience of morbus ledderhose?
Thanks and regards
Di

@wilsongolf:

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Hi Loonsong-

For three weeks last December, I walked Siesta Key beach ( approx.3 miles round trip) on the hard packed sand. I could not walk on the soft sand as my planter fasc. on my left heel flared-up. Walking on the sidewalk tended to bother my hips. Most definitely, walking or biking on the flats is necessary.

Winter boots are out of the question due to the nature and severity of my feet. At one point I was wearing down a pair of running shoes ( saucony recommended by pedothist)in a month. Finally, a salesperson in Fit to Run store in Florida told me to have 2-3 pr. of shoes on the go. Wear one pair one day and the other the next. This gives the shoe time to decompress. I know when it is time to change shoes by an increase in knee or hip or outer leg pain. According to osteopath, the shoes are not the issue. I do not agree at this point.

I was also told by the osteopath not to walk on carpet. ( My husband has lost all patience at this point!) I also think the loose snow is difficult as well.

wilsongolf

Cyclist:

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Hi All
During a consultation in Germany, Prof Seegenschmiedt recommended an arthritis ball rather than a tennis ball for massaging my feet, apparently something about the ball having little bumps that get the blood flow going through the nodules more. Apparently there's some evidence to suggest that hypoxia (lack of oxygen in the area) can bring on these conditions.

Judging by the size and the speed of growth of my nodules, I must have a lot of hypoxia!

All the best
Di

RachelSkates:

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Is it best to have shoes that are without arches? Like flip flops? I used to wear flip flops all the time, but my feet are getting worse.

Then I used croc like shoes.

I like the idea of meditation and yoga. I have to switch from being a hard core athlete to being a more calm one, like with yoga. This will be an agonizing transition because I love sports and my job is directly related to my being on the ice.

This adjustment will be like one who has had a stroke.