Foot solutions, orthotics, arch support.

subscriber

Lat week I had a gait analysis done in amphibian King and found out that I overpronate when I run, and surely that means i do it when I walk as well. Anyway, got on great with them and got new runnners. I can already feel that extra support on the inside of my arch making a nice difference.

Now im looking into getting separate arch supports of maybe orthotics to give me that support I need in other shoes eg - work shoes. I also get lower back and pelvic pain which im trying to sort out but note for mods: im not looking for medical advice!!

So has anyone had any experience with foot solutions? I would imagine wen i go into them , even if i tell them i overpronate , they will want to carry out there own assesments before recommending a product. Are they expensive to get a foot analysis off them, how long does it take? Are there products expensive? What kind of price are orthotics and did you feel they made a difference to you?

rom

subscriber wrote: »

Lat week I had a gait analysis done in amphibian King and found out that I overpronate when I run, and surely that means i do it when I walk as well. Anyway, got on great with them and got new runnners. I can already feel that extra support on the inside of my arch making a nice difference.

Now im looking into getting separate arch supports of maybe orthotics to give me that support I need in other shoes eg - work shoes. I also get lower back and pelvic pain which im trying to sort out but note for mods: im not looking for medical advice!!

So has anyone had any experience with foot solutions? I would imagine wen i go into them , even if i tell them i overpronate , they will want to carry out there own assesments before recommending a product. Are they expensive to get a foot analysis off them, how long does it take? Are there products expensive? What kind of price are orthotics and did you feel they made a difference to you?

Yes ... Yes ... Yes ... 20 mins - 1 hr (with sales pitch) from 80 to a 300 hundred approx. Last question basically it may work for some but everyone is different. Get another opinion from someone whoes core business is not selling them. 3 places told me I needed them and I don't.

Clearlier

Just had a look at foot solutions and I'd steer clear. If you really need an orthotic go see a professional (orthotist or podiatrist). Not sure that I would based on what you have said though.

headmaster

Every now and then I suffer from awful shin splints. When i start to run in the gym on treadmills @ 10.5 km ph, i would get them after about 4 or 5 days doing aprox 5 km. I'm 57 years old and was worried, so went to see an orthotic expert, got fitted for a pair and find if i run at a slower pace i'm ok, but when i try to go that bit quicker, the shin splints kick in again. Don't get me wrong, i'm not fit by any means, am 14 st, but would like to get a st and a half off that. What i'm trying to say is, i'm better with them than without them, but they cost €350-00. Seems i can do all the walking i want, with no shin splints, but when the bit of running comes on, they start again. I'd also advise you not to do any running on roads, really damages the old feet, especially the shins, it's too hard an impact for the feet. Hope this is of some benefit to you.

gottarun

Your body loading is completely different when you are walking. Just because you are over pronating when running (average 3-4 times body weight on impact) does not mean you will do the same when walking (average 1.5 times body weight).

Do you get the back pain when walking or is it from standing or being on your feet for a long time? I get a tried back when standing in one place with little movement for a few hours (retail), I find shifting my position or flattening my foot by raising toes on a small book eases my back out.

headmaster

the reason i was given the orthotics was because the arch on the sole of my feet needed lifting. Important not to wear tight shoes. When you think of how much time we spend in our shoes, it makes sense to purchase as good a pair as we can. The same with a bed and mattress. So many people don't do this, silly really. A person i spoke to last week has all the problems i've spoken about, when i mentioned what i've said here, they told me they couldn't afford good shoes or mattresses. Amazing, since the same couple smoke and drink. How silly can you get?

Husavik

gottarun wrote: »

Your body loading is completely different when you are walking. Just because you are over pronating when running (average 3-4 times body weight on impact) does not mean you will do the same when walking (average 1.5 times body weight).

Do you get the back pain when walking or is it from standing or being on your feet for a long time? I get a tried back when standing in one place with little movement for a few hours (retail), I find shifting my position or flattening my foot by raising toes on a small book eases my back out.

I have been checked by 3 separate professionals, an Orthopaedic surgeon, a running biomechanics specialist and a podiatrist. All got me to walk to check gait. All recommend supports (standard insoles in my case).

As to the OP. If you really feel that you are experiencing problems with your gait, I recommend seeing podiatrist ahead of a physio. I have been a year out of running partly beacuse I went to two physios - one highly recommended by this site, before going to a podiatrist who fixed my problem straight up...with a foot support. They recommend you wear in day shoes aswell for best results.

anymore

subscriber wrote: »

Lat week I had a gait analysis done in amphibian King and found out that I overpronate when I run, and surely that means i do it when I walk as well. Anyway, got on great with them and got new runnners. I can already feel that extra support on the inside of my arch making a nice difference.

Now im looking into getting separate arch supports of maybe orthotics to give me that support I need in other shoes eg - work shoes. I also get lower back and pelvic pain which im trying to sort out but note for mods: im not looking for medical advice!!

So has anyone had any experience with foot solutions? I would imagine wen i go into them , even if i tell them i overpronate , they will want to carry out there own assesments before recommending a product. Are they expensive to get a foot analysis off them, how long does it take? Are there products expensive? What kind of price are orthotics and did you feel they made a difference to you?

I dont understand why you are second guessing what professionals will say ?
Why dont you jsut ring up someone and ask for attendance prices etc ??

headmaster

One visit, one consult/advise, pair of orthotics, total €350.00. I know other people who have had cheaper experiences, also know people who have had a lot more expensive one's. Yeah, i'm happy enough, important to heed what you are told. No good spending big money and not taking their advise.

robclay26

I got a pair of orthotics from them 2 years ago and was told they will last up to 5 years.
€380 they cost! Crazy and now they are falling apart.