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Last post: Oct 30, 2009 12:01 PM by D.Snipes RSS
sandylh76 Rookie 3 posts since
Oct 14, 2009
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Oct 19, 2009 3:00 PM

Ran the 5k with foot pain, what's next?

Well I did it, I went ahead and ran my very first 5k with heel pain and all and i have to say i did ok, although at the end i was limping. I know that i have to give running a rest but im scared i'll lose conditioning. I kind of know what i have to do to treat this but im wondering what's the best exercise that i can do to stay fit while i give running a break and for how long do i have to be without running?. I know that this condition(plantar fasciitis) is kind of common so any suggestions to recover faster and get back on the roads('cause i'm going crazy!) will be very helpful. Thanks a lot!
PhysioAdvisor Amateur 25 posts since
Aug 27, 2009
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1. Oct 21, 2009 6:30 PM in response to: sandylh76
Re: Ran the 5k with foot pain, what's next?

Hi Sandy,

 

There are many activities you can do to stay fit and active which put minimal stress through the plantar fascia. Swimming is one of the better ones although it would be best discussed with your physiotherapist based on your presentation.

 

Thought you might be interested in checking out the following link for detailed information on this condition:

 

Plantar Fasciitis

 

Hope that helps and good luck with your recovery,

 

PhysioAdvisor

www.PhysioAdvisor.com

D.Snipes Amateur 18 posts since
Feb 17, 2009
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2. Oct 30, 2009 12:01 PM in response to: PhysioAdvisor
Re: Ran the 5k with foot pain, what's next?

Congrats on your 5K completion! 

 

Be careful about pushing it too hard - sit out for a week or two.  If you have true PF, you'll need to rest for at least one month (maybe two) and mix in a regular dose of anti-inflamatories, stretching and perhaps even a night splint.  Search PF for the appropriate stretches - the runners stretch is a good one and targeting your achillies will help stretch that tendon that runs under your heal and across the bottom of your foot.  My foot doc told me to, along with my normal rehab, start my day off by drawing the alphabet with my injured foot before I get out of bed - it'll help get the blood flowing and stretch everything before your feet hit the floor for the first time of the day.

 

I injured myself training for a 13.1 back in Feb 09 and am just now healing from an extended case of shin splints and plantar fasciitis.  Not withstanding the bonehead training schedule I was following, I ended up trying to get in a couple of runs after my injury and ended up further injuring myself.  It's late October and had I stopped running completely and healed properly I probably would have been back running some time in June or July...  Still not running - talk about losing the gains I made...

 

In short, if you are feeling pain take it easy.  Give yourself a break, hit the stationary bike or the elliptical.  You'll lose more of the conditioning you've gained thus far if you push yourself too hard than if you just take it easy for a week or two (or whatever your foot doc suggests).

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