Their was a complaint that no one had been posting the after that the wher some posts along with spam now their is just spam.

It has only been a few days. I created this survey to get I idea of how many people are reading this site.

To all the live people welcome

Spammers please go somwhere else.

Survey answers:

Yes, yes and yes.

it's just that, now that my foot problem has resolved somewhat, I don't come here as often.

--cja

I had posted here about my foot injury and did not get any responses - so I stopped coming. I just graduated to crutches Xmas week and still suffering. Fractured Calcaneus - plate and 9 screws...wish there was some kind of support system on this board.

Ciao
Lucy
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Must have lost your yours in a wave of spam.

Bone needs about 6-8 weeks to heal by them selves with plates are screws, I am not sure about the affect.

If your out of a cast need to keep the ankle mobile with your big toe trace the alphabet in large as possible letters in the air. Stretch your calf by with your knee strait lift your ball of your foot towards your nose as far as possible hold for 30-40 seconds. Only do these this with in your comfort range a little discomfort okay pain is not.

Your skin should have closed by now.

Is their an infection going on.

If so have you seen a wound care specialist?

Hope this helps

I am a real live person in the flesh!!

I am a runner and came onto the site to surf through the boards. I am looking for some answer/possible solutions to my problem. I have shin splints. I've been told they could be my running shoes. I've used Reebok, New Balance 992 and have now been told to use Brooke's Beast.

I have normal feet (medium arch). Foot.com's Lynco and Anti-Shox insoles first attracted me as another possible solution to my problem. Has anyone tried these products? I'd love to try the Lyno's but the price is a little steep. Any other recommendations?

When in Rome...

Dear Rome
In order to address shin splints I usually recommend a pair of orthotics, proper shoe gear, stretching and strengthening exercises of the lower extremity. In acute situations you may apply ice to the affected area. If there are no contraindications, an anti-inflammatory, may also be in order. Orthotics can definately be an investment however, worth while in order to further prevent injury.

Good-luck and thank-you for contacting foot.com,
SBarlizo, DPM, C Ped
foot.com expert

Rome

You can try rest, mild stengthening exercises for you anterior tib muscle stretch for calf. How's your flexability?

Look at the way you run. Do you over stide? Do you land excessive on you heaal? Are you a heavy runner(come down hard on your feet, to much bounce with a sudden termal stop)?

Copied from a site because I am a slow typer.
"The treatment for shin splints is rest. Depending upon severity it is often necessary to completely stop running for a period of time. Generally this is done until day-to-day activities are pain free. When running is resumed – and this is where many injured runners make a mistake – it must be significantly different from the routine that lead to the injury. The concept of relative rest employs lengthening the interval between training as well as decreasing the volume and intensity of training. One can often substitute cross-training activities (e.g., bicycling) for running to help increase the interval between running days. There should be a graded and gradual increase in run training, keeping an eye out for the return of any shin splint symptoms.

Stretching and strengthening the calf muscles can help prevent the injury from returning. However the most important preventive strategy is not to repeat the mistakes that lead to the injury. Examine all the training variables – surface, shoes, training volume, intensity, workout type, hills, weather conditions, etc. Seek help from a qualified trainer or coach. This all takes time and effort, but it is well worth it."

Hope this helps