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[Phonix]

Hey guys...

Just been to the hospital now to have some in soles fitted in order to correct my (supposedly) fallen arches...

 

Basically ive got knee problems and my physio thought that there might have been something wrong with my feet or ankles so I got sent to another specialist who decided on my fallen arches!

 

Anyways back to the point - I got prescribed some insoles that should correct this BUT i have to wear them all the time and tehy can only be worn in certain shoes so now im destined to spend my summer in shoes i don't like (i.e. not pretty girly ones!) and to make matters worse - they HURT!

 

So basically i just wanted to ask if anyone else has had the same problem? And if so, what was done? and any advice???

 

Thanks in advance guys!

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[chocchick]

I have very flat feet and a very poor arch on one. As a kid I always had insoles, but at 16 I was told after years of this that it wouldn't actually correct it and it was more to prevent problems later in life (in my toes?). At one point I was given a sheet with exercises to strengthen parts of my legs by the chiropodist.

I just wear normal shoes but tend towards shoes that can bend at the sole, and feel comfortable. I walk like a duck if I wear really flat shoes with no arch built in.

I'm not sure what fallen arches are.

[lizinsa]

I too have a knee problem and was given an insole to help alignment. Unfortunately for me it didn't help but I had terrible problems getting them to fit in my shoes. My advice is to take the insole of your shoes out and put the new one in rather than just slip the insole in. I bought some white pumps last year and lived in those so my feet looked a bit summery! Also I found that because my foot was in a different position (they were tilting my ankle not arch) that I got blisters on the backs of my feet so carry some plasters around with you for a while!

 

My knee problem still isn't sorted and the medical profession have given up! I found I had a different explanation everytime I saw someone new but I will try ANYTHING to help it. One doctor recommended crocs because they reduce the impact going through the knee and these really help on bad knee days although aren't suitable for everyday wear. I've also just bought a pair of fitflops in the hope it will strengthen the muscles around the knee and hold my knee cap in a better position.

 

Just realised I've gone on a bit of a tangent! Good luck with the insoles!

[ajm200]

In my teens I had a problem with the arch on one foot after getting knocked down by a car and injuring my leg.

 

I was given exercises by the physio including picking up a biro between my toes and the ball of my foot 50x per day and others that I can't remember and I have no problems with it now.

 

Have you tried asking for an exercise plan?

[Phonix]

Hey..

thanks for the quick replies - im starting to get really frustrated.

First had the knee problems at 12 but was always told id grow out of it but when i started uni it was still just as bad so have only just managed to get someone to pay attention and stop telling me its nothing and get me into physio.

 

My advice is to take the insole of your shoes out and put the new one in rather than just slip the insole in.

Lizinsa - im not sure if i can do that cos the insole is only half teh length of a shoe and only goes in the back so im supposed to only wear secure?? shoes with a strap across (well he said velcro or laces) so im not sure i could wear pumps!

What's wrong with your knee(s)??

 

Ajm200 ive got some exercises that i do at home from the physio but they're to do with my knees - the man i saw today about the insole things just handed them over and basically shoved me out of the door! Are these things supposed to hurt??

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[Tiggy]

I have the opposite problem I have really high arches and dodgy ankles, physio has suggested insoles too, I haven't got them yet so it will be interesting to se if the help at all

[Phonix]

Tiggy - have you got an appointment to have them made?

I had to go and have them moulded - it was really wierd; I had to put my feet in this stuff thats a bit like the pink roof insulation stuff so that teh insoles could be made to fit my feet but now ive got them they feel really odd and actually hurt!!!!!!!!!

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[ajm200]

I didn't have to wear special insoles but my mum does. I've just spoken to her and she says hers do hurt and she can't walk far with them in place.

 

She keeps going back and complaining but it hasn't got her anywhere yet..

[Phonix]

hmm its not just me then!

I find it odd that they should help but theyr really uncomfortable and hurt!

I think like your mum id struggle to walk any kind of distance in them let alone do a days uni or work in them which involves alot of time on my feet and rushing around lol

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[Tessa the Duchess]

I used to be a dancer/teacher and most dancers have problems with their feet I think the problem with the hard plastic insoles is that they are forcing the fallen arch back in place so it is bound to hurt I think you can get more flexible insoles that are a lot more comfortable to wear. There are certainly excercises you can do to help with fallen arches but I don't feel qualified enough to give you advice. In my opinion the best thing anyone can do for their feet is to walk around barefoot as much as possible

 

Tessa

[Tiggy]

Tiggy - have you got an appointment to have them made?

I had to go and have them moulded - it was really wierd; I had to put my feet in this stuff thats a bit like the pink roof insulation stuff so that teh insoles could be made to fit my feet but now ive got them they feel really odd and actually hurt!!!!!!!!!

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not yet I'm seeing the surgeon next week & he should have the physio report so I'll see what happens

[Phonix]

Thanks Tessa!

Yeah i was a gymnast and someone suggested that it could be partly due to that so perhaps thats related to the dance thing?!?

 

Im not sure what my insoles are made of but its not plastic and its not soft either - its some sort of inbetween maybe?!

 

Rest assured that as much as i hate feet (including the sight of my own) i do wander round the house barefoot lol

 

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[Tiggy]

I was a gymnast too! apparently have tight calf muscles and short achilles tendons as a result, generally have very dodgy feet so Im going to look great with my insoles and brace on my other ankle

[Phonix]

Tiggy i feel for you because I have some over-developed and some under-developed in my thighs due to gymnastics thus causing problems with my knees so i know how you feel as I have to take my knees so im with you in the 'don't i look fab' club without our braces/tape and insoles lol

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[KarmaMama]

I solved my knee/foot problem by wearing Birkenstocks - they started out as an orthopeadic shoe apparently, but they now have some really pretty styles in every colour imaginable.

 

I get mine from a German website because after the euro conversion, even with postage - they work out cheaper.

 

 

http://www.tobiasmayer.com/Birkenstock-.htm

 

I live in them now - and if for some reason I haven't worn them for a few days - I really know about it. They take a few days to get used to it - but it's worth it

 

Jacquie x

[Phonix]

Just had a look at that webpage and i really like the Athen sandal - kinda like gladiator sandals.

Not sure i can afford them at the mo tho

[Tiggy]

thanks I will check this out

[Helly Welly]

Although you don't sound like you have Hypermobility Syndrome (HMS), one of the associated problems is flat feet and a lot of sufferers have to wear orthotics. You could sign up to the forum on the website in my signature as there is a few threads about orthotics, dodgy ankles and knees, and advice about shoes whichorthotics will fit into. No forum member will be bothered if you don't have HMS and you don't have to post anyway as most of the info you need has been discussed before. Jus do a search.

 

Hope this helps

[Phonix]

thanks helen - i'll do that (adds to ever growing 'to do' list!

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[Reikiranf]

My daughter has flat feet & we took her to see a podiatrist that a friend recommended, she had orthotics made but was told to wear them for half an hour at first and gradually increase the length of time she wore them for and she wears them almost all the time, she was also told to wear shoes with heels Not really high but for there to be at least a 1 1/2 inch difference between the sole and heel height.

[Phonix]

hmmm im starting to think that the dr i went to see was just in a rush as they were running about 1 hr late and he just gave me the insoles and told me to wear them 'all the time' but right now i couldn't wear them for more than 10 mins in one go as they REALLY hurt!

He never said about the heel thing...when i went for the initial fitting they he just said 'sensible shoes with straps over so that they're secure' so i went out and bought a new pair as i mainly wear nice girly shoes and the only ones like they described were my trainers but i wear them for the gym....

So i bought some from Clarks (not really been in there but they had some gorgeous wedges and sandals - just waiting for pay day hehe lol) but he said they're too shallow and proceeded to pull the airbed sole out and made them really unconfortable

So im going home at the weekend so my mums going to try them on and if tehy fit her she'll have them (she thinks they're the ones she wanted anyway) and give me the money so that i can buy something that they'll fit in!

 

Eugh - just realised how long this post is - sorry!

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