Dr. Rosenstein,
I enjoy running as an exercise. Is there anything I should do so that I do not over stress my ankles and feet or cause injury?
First, you should gradually work up to the distance and speed you are comforatble running.
Of course, the shoes you choose are very important and they should be regularly replaced. The best shoes are ones that give you the greatest amount of shock absorption.
And a lot depends on how much you run and what speeds. If you are running 20 miles a week or more, you should replace your shoes between 4 and 8 months.
There are stretching exercises also that can help reduce pain and injury. Runners frequently experience tightness in muscle groups.
The calf should be gently stretched as well as the hamstrings. Stretch one set of leg muscles at a time with the "wall stretch". One leg is back, knee striaght, the other leg is forward with the knee bent. The leg that is back is being stretched. Doing this 10 times holding for ten seconds each is ideal.
There are many more stretches to loosen muscles and help you avoid any type of serious injury.
For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Affiliated Podiatrists, Inc.
at: 440-946-5858 or visist our website: www.DrRobertRosenstein.com
And remember........."When your feet hurt, you hurt all over!"
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