Subject: RE: PF Orthotics ? PF is one of those things that a little different for everyone. It's a chronic injury that does tend to heal, but often very slowly. For me- a few weeks of no running and therapy got me so that I could run again. Ran with orthotics for a while, but then just moved to more supportive shoes. Still a niggle in the foot for more than a year that I needed to be careful with. Now- after 2-1/2 years it seems to be completely gone. YMMV I did (and still do) spend some time getting my thumb in there, and using a small roller on it to keep the scar tissue from forming. but- I'd say that there is good hope for it to heal, slowly over many months if not a year or two- to the point where you would be able to toss the orthotics. Or- just use them for longer runs. or change shoes. My guess is that you just need to feel your way through it. For now- use the support, as it will reduce the strain on it as it's healing. Things that have helped my running the most: 1. consistency 2. the 10% rule 3. not building mileage and speed at the same time. Either ramp up the miles, or build the speed- but not both. 4. succumbed to stability shoes. they're not as much fun to run in- but they help me (I'm a flat footed pronator) 5. Running to a playlist that 180bpm. you just cannot overstride at that cadence. keeps your feet under you. (this should be #1) |