The Green Girl got her spiffy new orthotics yesterday. The podiatrist said it will take 2-4 weeks for me to break them in. The Green Girl doesn’t have that kind of time so to help speed things up, she is wearing them in her running shoes with her work clothes today. The funny thing is that the left orthotic is squeaking really loudly. I think it’s really obvious when I’m walking around the office but we all know a squeaky shoe is a small price to pay when we have more important things we need to be focusing on!
The podiatrist had specifically ordered full length orthotics because I had mentioned how I had gotten a pair years ago for plantar fasciitis that only extended from the heel to the ball of my foot and I could feel the edge of the orthotic under my foot and it drive me crazy. Those orthotics ended up in the trash in no time.
I even got to keep the plaster of paris molds of my faithful short, wide feet which can be re-used for future orthotics.
One thing that made me feel really good was the podiatrist – who is also a runner! – studied at my running shoes for a really long time. He stared at them from the back and then put them on the floor. And then he finally said, “These shoes are really good for you.”
Hopefully, if I walk around in them today and tomorrow, I’ll be able to get a good run in them on Saturday.
Stacy said
That is awesome that your podiatrist is a runner, too! I think it totally helps in you recovery. I hope those orthotics help yah out! :P
lil 1/2 pint said
I know, I love it that he’s a runner!
Angie said
Good luck!
rene said
How cool is that!
lil 1/2 pint said
Whoo hoo!
kitzzy said
Glad to hear you’ll be running again soon!
lil 1/2 pint said
Thanks, Kitzzy!
Glenn Jones said
I’ll keep my fingers crossed that these are the thing. You know – I’m really suprised that more shoe companies don’t make custom shoes…
lil 1/2 pint said
Thank you so much, Glenn!
I think it’s an untapped market for us to explore!
Dr. Andrew Schneider said
To solve the squeaking (which is common), hold the offending orthotic over the trash can. Powder the underside of the orthotic with talcum/baby powder. Smack the orthotic on the side of the trash can to get the loose powder off. Replace the orthotic into your shoe and off you go.
Works like a charm for my patients (and me too!).
lil 1/2 pint said
Thank you so much for the suggestion, I’ll do that tonight so I don’t squeak along my entire run tomorrow morning!
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I think it’s fantastic that your Doctor is a runner – that makes such a difference in understanding your issue and PASSION! So happy that things are moving along in a positive manner. You must be so excited (or very cautiously optimistic)! I can’t wait to read more updates. Take care!
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