Any advice for people with knee problems and flat foot.... please?
Used to enjoy running.... but I find that I am worried about my knees and possible damage from running. Did have knee problems in the past. I had surgery previously on my left knee...
Thanks
Sorry no advice but interested as I also have flat feet and stopped doing this 2 years ago at W4 due to my knees giving up. Hope you get some replies. I know I'm crap at remembering to stretch before and after and reckon that doesn't help at all. This time round my legs are much stronger as I've been going to the gym, so 🤞.
My issue is.... it is just intuitive that.. the legs/ knees are meant to do just so much in a lifetime... before they need replacing....😀... ! So i worry about that...
Exactly and mine have had to cart around a lot of extra weight for a good number of years 😂
See a Registered Podiatrist who does Biomechanics and they’ll get you the right orthotics to help with this.
Been there done that... ✅ & so many times.... that my place is littered with different types of them...😅
Still is a problem to run.... as I can feel it in my knees and worry about degenerative changes....
Would suggest you haven’t yet had the right prescription for them in that case. Not all Pods specialise in Orthotics
Have been to the one at the university hospital & it has helped ease my knee pains at a time when I was almost at the point of surgery/ injection..😊
So it does ease things..... but that doesn’t mean you can then exploit that situation.... by running and adding to your problems.... 😊...?
You’re right as the outcome does depend on a number of factors including the amount of irreversible damage already done. Hope you had good advice about the physio exercises you needed with the orthotics.
Wasn’t advised physio.... however... I’ll try the advice here.... on shoes, stretching etc.... apparently have a cyst behind one knee....😏
Welcome to the forum.
This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.
Enjoy your journey.
Thank you!
Thank you!
I have very flat feet and did the brooks running shoe selector on their website. I had pain on the inside of both knees and thought that I would have to give up at around week 2 as it was getting worse. I wore a support on the worst one. The new shoes must have really helped as the pain has gone!!!!! They are brooks transcend- got a half size bigger. Did the week 6 run 3 today which is 25 mins and had no pain. Can’t believe it!!
Thank you for the inspiration....😅
You need shoes with a low drop for knee issues. Hoka fixed me over night. Don’t get brooks - they have a high drop. Google knee pain and low drop shoes.
You should try the gaviota. Size up.
Thank you
My knee has got bad again so deffo don’t choose the brooks- they seemed to work initially but am hobbling after today’s run!! Aaaaargh!!
Sorry to hear this. This is why I am a bit weary of taking up running..... with bad knees.... especially things like 5k run... do run once or twice a week.... and cover about 2-3 miles... each run....& would be glad for any advice on footwear...
Thanks
Hoka do 30 day money back if you don’t like them. If you over pronate, try gaviota but size up. Send your brooks back for a full refund within 90 days.
Yes I think I will. The ones I have from brooks are for over pronation and are cushioned- the pain is on the inside of my knee and probably due to a very tight hamstring in that leg. Other leg is fine😂 I think I will try some hamstring and knee exercises, whatever!! Looked up the Hoka shoes- they look very nice!! Thanks again X
Thank you!
I use a knee brace as my left knee is a bit dodgy, only a few quid off eBay 😊
Thank you! I created one from an old sock... but fail to wear it often.... does make me feel more secure, when I put it on....
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