Comments for America's Podiatrist http://askamericaspodiatrist.wordpress.com In Step With All Things Feet Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:46:43 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Are Your Running Shoes Dangerous? by Dr. Nirenberg http://askamericaspodiatrist.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/are-your-running-shoes-dangerous/#comment-96 Dr. Nirenberg Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:46:43 +0000 http://askamericaspodiatrist.wordpress.com/?p=531#comment-96 Thanks for the note. I have been studying barefoot running (and walking!) for years and I am slowly becoming a believer. I will post more on barefoot running soon on my new blog site America's Podiatrist--www.AmericasPodiatrist.com Thanks for the note.

I have been studying barefoot running (and walking!) for years and I am slowly becoming a believer. I will post more on barefoot running soon on my new blog site America’s Podiatrist–www.AmericasPodiatrist.com

]]> Comment on Are Your Running Shoes Dangerous? by willvis http://askamericaspodiatrist.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/are-your-running-shoes-dangerous/#comment-95 willvis Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:47:44 +0000 http://askamericaspodiatrist.wordpress.com/?p=531#comment-95 Doctor, have you taken a walk around the block barefoot? I have been running and walking barefoot for 10 weeks. The biggest thing I have noticed is that my achilles tendonitis, which has plagued me for 20 out of my 37 years of running, has all but gone away. My knees, hips and back feel great. And of course, my feet are in really good shape for the first time since I was a kid running around barefoot in south Alabama. I have to wonder if any of the doctors commenting on the studies, articles and books coming out have even tried going barefoot. I am totally sold on it. Walking and running, even on pavement and concrete sidewalks, is better for me without shoes. My last pair of running shoes, $130 Asics, designed to help my achilles tendonitis, seemed only to exacerbate the problem. Now the Asics sit unused, and I am using the insoles from them in a $10 pair of water shoes from Target that I wear when I need something to basically cover my feet (recently hiking in the Rockies, I found the trail too Rocky and the weather at 12,000 feet too chilly). Maybe it's not for everyone, but I don't really believe that. I would at least recommend spending some of your day unshod---at least around your house. Feet that sit in shoes for 18 hours a day are going to have atrophied muscles and weak bones. Can that be disputed? Doctor, have you taken a walk around the block barefoot?

I have been running and walking barefoot for 10 weeks. The biggest thing I have noticed is that my achilles tendonitis, which has plagued me for 20 out of my 37 years of running, has all but gone away. My knees, hips and back feel great. And of course, my feet are in really good shape for the first time since I was a kid running around barefoot in south Alabama.

I have to wonder if any of the doctors commenting on the studies, articles and books coming out have even tried going barefoot. I am totally sold on it. Walking and running, even on pavement and concrete sidewalks, is better for me without shoes. My last pair of running shoes, $130 Asics, designed to help my achilles tendonitis, seemed only to exacerbate the problem.

Now the Asics sit unused, and I am using the insoles from them in a $10 pair of water shoes from Target that I wear when I need something to basically cover my feet (recently hiking in the Rockies, I found the trail too Rocky and the weather at 12,000 feet too chilly).

Maybe it’s not for everyone, but I don’t really believe that. I would at least recommend spending some of your day unshod—at least around your house.

Feet that sit in shoes for 18 hours a day are going to have atrophied muscles and weak bones. Can that be disputed?

]]> Comment on Are Your Running Shoes Dangerous? by Articles related to barefoot running « Barefoot Motion http://askamericaspodiatrist.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/are-your-running-shoes-dangerous/#comment-94 Articles related to barefoot running « Barefoot Motion Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:36:59 +0000 http://askamericaspodiatrist.wordpress.com/?p=531#comment-94 [...] Articles related to barefoot running Posted on July 5, 2009 by arademac “Are Your Running Shoes Dangerous?” [...] [...] Articles related to barefoot running Posted on July 5, 2009 by arademac “Are Your Running Shoes Dangerous?” [...]

]]> Comment on Blisters May Be Soft, But They Are Painful by Tamarack HTI http://askamericaspodiatrist.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/blisters-may-be-soft-but-they-are-painful/#comment-88 Tamarack HTI Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:46:35 +0000 http://askamericaspodiatrist.wordpress.com/?p=542#comment-88 Tamarack manufactures a product that prevents painful rubbing & blisters called "ENGO Patches". ENGO applies directly to the source of friction - the footwear - not your skin. While most blister care products protect existing blisters, ENGO Patches prevent friction from causing further pain & skin damage. They provide WEEKS of worry-free protection and are 100% guaranteed. Check it out at www.GoENGO.com. Tamarack manufactures a product that prevents painful rubbing & blisters called “ENGO Patches”. ENGO applies directly to the source of friction – the footwear – not your skin.

While most blister care products protect existing blisters, ENGO Patches prevent friction from causing further pain & skin damage. They provide WEEKS of worry-free protection and are 100% guaranteed. Check it out at http://www.GoENGO.com.

]]> Comment on Why your feet could be giving you back pain – and could cure it by Why your feet could be giving you back pain – and could cure it … | aboutcramps.com http://askamericaspodiatrist.wordpress.com/2009/05/31/why-your-feet-could-be-giving-you-back-ache-and-could-cure-it/#comment-85 Why your feet could be giving you back pain – and could cure it … | aboutcramps.com Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:48:55 +0000 http://askamericaspodiatrist.wordpress.com/?p=445#comment-85 [...] Numerous scientific studies have shown poor foot structure can cause not only back pain and problems, but also ankle, leg, knee and hip pain. In patients where these problems are related to weak, unstable, or flat feet, I have had good … [Read more] [...] [...] Numerous scientific studies have shown poor foot structure can cause not only back pain and problems, but also ankle, leg, knee and hip pain. In patients where these problems are related to weak, unstable, or flat feet, I have had good … [Read more] [...]

]]> Comment on Meet Dr. N by Dr. Nirenberg http://askamericaspodiatrist.wordpress.com/about/#comment-76 Dr. Nirenberg Mon, 25 May 2009 21:10:52 +0000 #comment-76 Cosmetic surgery for the foot is controversial, and generally, baring a hideous deformity, I would not likely do it. Please feel free to describe what bothers you about your foot and I might be able to comment in more detail. Cosmetic surgery for the foot is controversial, and generally, baring a hideous deformity, I would not likely do it. Please feel free to describe what bothers you about your foot and I might be able to comment in more detail.

]]> Comment on Do You Need a Podiatrist? by Dr. Nirenberg http://askamericaspodiatrist.wordpress.com/2009/05/23/do-you-need-a-podiatrist/#comment-75 Dr. Nirenberg Mon, 25 May 2009 20:24:46 +0000 http://askamericaspodiatrist.wordpress.com/?p=77#comment-75 Susan - Bunions are quite common but when ignored can become a problem. Like most foot problems, the earlier you treat them the better. Susan – Bunions are quite common but when ignored can become a problem. Like most foot problems, the earlier you treat them the better.

]]> Comment on Do You Need a Podiatrist? by Susan Diaz http://askamericaspodiatrist.wordpress.com/2009/05/23/do-you-need-a-podiatrist/#comment-74 Susan Diaz Mon, 25 May 2009 09:01:55 +0000 http://askamericaspodiatrist.wordpress.com/?p=77#comment-74 I was neglecting bunions in my left leg, thought it will go after some time. Untreated it caused infection and inflammation too and it became difficult to walk. I was neglecting bunions in my left leg, thought it will go after some time. Untreated it caused infection and inflammation too and it became difficult to walk.

]]> Comment on Meet Dr. N by Laura http://askamericaspodiatrist.wordpress.com/about/#comment-68 Laura Wed, 06 May 2009 12:11:19 +0000 #comment-68 I'm not sure if you deal also with cosmetic foot surgery, but if I were to do a foot narrowing for each foot, what would be the estimated cost? Also, what would be the estimated cost of toe shortening for each toe? Thank you for taking your time in reading this I’m not sure if you deal also with cosmetic foot surgery, but if I were to do a foot narrowing for each foot, what would be the estimated cost? Also, what would be the estimated cost of toe shortening for each toe? Thank you for taking your time in reading this

]]> Comment on Interesting Feet… by Amy http://askamericaspodiatrist.wordpress.com/2007/12/18/this-week-in-the-office/#comment-67 Amy Tue, 05 May 2009 10:05:09 +0000 http://askamericaspodiatrist.wordpress.com/2007/12/18/this-week-in-the-office/#comment-67 Ew That's gross :L Ew
That’s gross :L

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