tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post1095994887521829366..comments2023-12-14T01:25:00.917-05:00Comments on Recover Your Stride: What is a Physiatrist???Jim Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10350710709762823429noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-29721028168946305642010-10-22T21:58:24.472-04:002010-10-22T21:58:24.472-04:00Thanks,
I have been watching those videos and that...Thanks,<br />I have been watching those videos and that is where I got the idea. I think they had an article in Running Times too. No matter how good the lab, it it the person interpreting the results and giving the guidance to correct things that matter most. They sound like they know what they are doing down there in Virginia. I am mulling over a few options of what I would like to do and unfortunately they do involve some money so I really want to make a right choice.<br />JimJim Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10350710709762823429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-31368229227797733192010-10-22T21:20:26.098-04:002010-10-22T21:20:26.098-04:00If you do decide to try a gait analysis, in additi...If you do decide to try a gait analysis, in addition to researching the boston gait lab that you have mentioned, also do some research on the Univ. of Virginia's lab. <br />Running Times magazine has 2 episodes already posted about the UVA lab helping a runner with an achilles problem and the gait analysis looks very sophisticated and high tech and it maybe helpful to your situation. <br />Here's the link to episode 1: http://wpblogs.runningtimes.com/blogs/performancepodcasts/?p=204<br />Here's the link to episode 2:<br />http://wpblogs.runningtimes.com/blogs/performancepodcasts/?p=221<br />Here's a link to the UVA pricing page:<br />http://www.uvaendurosport.com/ForAthletes/GaitAnalysis.php<br />I have no affiliation with the UVA lab (I live out in California) and have no personal experience with the UVA lab but am just giving you this information to help you "recover your stride."Running Foolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-88817649954990144232010-10-20T23:26:25.898-04:002010-10-20T23:26:25.898-04:00Rick,
I had seen part one of that and now watched ...Rick,<br />I had seen part one of that and now watched part 2. I was looking at gait analysis a week ago, but want to see where this doctor does first. There is a gait anaysis place for runners down in Boston, about an hour away. <br />I don't think I am ready to start back up running yet, but I should take it slow like that.<br />JimJim Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10350710709762823429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-25397021015609324952010-10-20T03:58:38.645-04:002010-10-20T03:58:38.645-04:00Jim,
So far I'm just following the TPP video&#...Jim,<br />So far I'm just following the TPP video's on their websie.<br />Had really good results.<br />i spend 20 mins doing the workouts before each run.<br />check out that link I sent you on fixing broken runners, really good!<br />Have you tried starting with run walk breaks, ie run 1 min - walk 1 min and build up?RICK'S RUNNINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15836338956751369408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-74854479159650800882010-10-19T20:31:13.130-04:002010-10-19T20:31:13.130-04:00Hi John,
Yes, I remember you writing before. That ...Hi John,<br />Yes, I remember you writing before. That is inspiring that going barefoot works for you. I am not against it. I got close as I have been doing minimalistic shoes for years (Puma H Streets and lightweight racing shoes) for all training and racing. I tried the 5 fingers last year, but never got into them. I have been wearing Vivo Barefoot shoes all day for almost two years (until this summer). My new inserts fit into them nicely so I can wear them again, yeah! I do feel good when I do barefoot strides, but don't do them enough. <br /><br />None of that is really barefooting it, though. I have to give the inserts some time (they were expensive) and make sense for FHL (see above). The new ones I have are quite miminalistic. They are super lightweight and very flexible in the forefoot. There is a cutout under the first MPT joint and that is supposed to be the key for me. The heel is lower and as light as can be, but my joints and body are still getting used to them. I hope they do something good soon. <br /><br />Maybe I should try running barefoot or in socks a bit on the treadmill to see how that feels, particularly to find form and strengthen things. Is that OK for barefoot running. I know Matt keeps telling me to go barefoot and I tried walking around after runs a bit in the summer barefoot, but again I didn't do it enough.<br /><br />Thanks fot the encouragement. Maybe I'll try a short distance on the treadmill tonight!<br />JimJim Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10350710709762823429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-65596068560438447802010-10-19T20:20:11.647-04:002010-10-19T20:20:11.647-04:00Rick,
The trigger point tools and workouts are pre...Rick,<br />The trigger point tools and workouts are pretty good. I probably don't use them enough. Working on the soleus seems to be a key one, I enjoy! DO you their dvds or just the stuff on the web?<br /><br />I did a great chiropractor (ART- active release) for about 15 visits this summer- but it didn't work and I got worse. He did notice my Functional Hallulx Limitus in my big toe joint and that is why I am using the inserts (from another doctor). They make sense, but they change things up a bit up the line so I have to give them time. I wore minimalistic shoes for many years and let my feet do their thing. I think that meant the arch collapsed on contact because the 1st MPT joint collapsed (FHL) and my foot pronated and rolled wrong. Back when I learned this I sent a video of my running to some guys called The Gait Guys and they noticed stuff including tibial torsion (which can't be corrected) and is probably the original source of my hip and back problems. If you are curious it is here:<br />http://recoveryourstride.blogspot.com/search?q=gait+guys > I'll have to check out those links. If I get no where with this doctor, I might try gait analysis but it is expensive.<br />JimJim Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10350710709762823429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-12674127182362658622010-10-19T07:54:00.907-04:002010-10-19T07:54:00.907-04:00Hi Jim,
Just discovered your blog from your comme...Hi Jim,<br /><br />Just discovered your blog from your comment on Matt Metzgar's site. I think I've visited once before awhile ago, but can't remember.<br /><br />I just wanted to say to hang in there with the running injuries. I developed a long list of injuries from running back in 2003. I spent three years in weekly PT sessions, and was told by two different docs that I would never be able to run again (a sports med specialist and an orthopedist) - that my problems were too severe. In 2006 my health insurance stopped paying for my visits, and I had to "go it alone" to cure the problem and heal the damage. No more twice-weekly visits with my PT.<br /><br />Today, I run as often and as far as I'd like. I've made quite a bit of changes to my running hobby, but I now run completely pain and injury-free. It's truly remarkable considering I couldn't run more than a few hundred meters before having to stop because of the pain. I've literally gone from debilitated to liberated.<br /><br />This might sound obvious, even outrageous, but have you tried incrementally working up to running barefoot? I see that you have custom orthotics (yep, had those too!), but have you tried barefoot walking or running in the past?<br /><br />It's not a cure-all by any stretch, but it does provide you with valuable feedback about how you're running. Generally, if you cannot run barefoot, then you're not running correctly, as was the case in my situation. This was a small part of how I came back to running - among other various interventions.<br /><br />If I were you, and you have NOT tried the barefoot method, then I would spend this whole winter strengthening your feet in preparation for the warmer months. Walk around the house barefoot, exercise barefoot if you can. Do foot, and ankle strengthening exercises all winter long so that when the snow melts, you have a whole season to start walking, then slowly progressing to running barefoot.<br /><br />I think it can be done by anyone who hasn't had intrusive surgery that would otherwise prevent the transition, but it absolutely must be a gradual one. If your feet have been in shoes your whole life (mine had), then it's going to take months, maybe even years before you're ready to run fully barefoot. That's why I recommend spending a whole winter preparing the muscles, joints, and connective tissues in advance. The more prepared, the better.<br /><br />I haven't gone into much detail about the specific process I followed, but there is some information on my site about running, and quite a bit about going barefoot. Feel free to check it out, but definitely hit me up with an email if you have more questions. <br /><br />I spent a year trying to slowly adjust into going barefoot, and it's now been 2 years of pain-free and injury-free running. Hang in there, Jim!John Siffermanhttp://PhysicalLiving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577216999808543384.post-13084441913266359812010-10-19T03:58:05.949-04:002010-10-19T03:58:05.949-04:00First a thanks,
After coming across your website I...First a thanks,<br />After coming across your website I saw the link to trigger point Performance.<br />I followed there workouts and have seen a big improvement in my sciatic problem and greatly improved my posture!<br />Ok, I think you need to see a Chiropractor, they can really help.<br />Also maybe you should try running without any inserts in your shoes,does this produce less pain?<br /> also maybe try a pair of neutral shoes with a flat heel to toe profile.<br />Also get someone to video tape you running, side on, head on etc.<br />you will then be able to look for any problems you have with posture etc.<br />Check out this link too;<br />http://runwitharthurlydiard.blogspot.com/2010/10/fixing-broken-runners-part-ii-comeback.html<br />and;<br />http://peakperformance.runnersworld.com/2010/02/feb-2-an-interview-with-running-form-expert-jay-dicharry.htmlRICK'S RUNNINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15836338956751369408noreply@blogger.com