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will motion control or stability running shoes help with shin issues?
2/19/2012 3:57:24 PM
I am still after two years having shin splint issues and sometimes knee issues after runs. It does feel as if my foot rolls inward after my foot comes down post heel strike ad I am wondering if that is not the problem (overpronation ––I guess??) so would a motion control shoe help ? have any of you had a similar issue for the record I am 6'2" and 220 lbs so I am definatly in the big&tall demographic. doing research online seems to lead to more questions than answers as each of the shoe co's uses different terminology and seem to want you to try out different models till you go broke...
2/19/2012 4:11:07 PM
smithc6 is probably the best guy here to answer your question. as far as pronating - it's a natural motion and they body's way os dissipating impact force. some pronate too much; others too little. shoes exist that address both conditions. some believe that any mechanical intervention is a bad idea.
a fitting at a reputable running specialty store wwould be a wise investment.
a fitting at a reputable running specialty store wwould be a wise investment.
2/19/2012 7:16:30 PM
try compression sleeves on your calves. i hear they help for muscle recovery and splints.
2/19/2012 7:21:10 PM
As someone who only does 15-20 miles a week the best thing were superfeet inserts, beyond that lots of stretching and ice.
2/19/2012 11:02:03 PM
Originally Posted By offctr:
I am still after two years having shin splint issues and sometimes knee issues after runs. It does feel as if my foot rolls inward after my foot comes down post heel strike ad I am wondering if that is not the problem (overpronation ––I guess??) so would a motion control shoe help ? have any of you had a similar issue for the record I am 6'2" and 220 lbs so I am definatly in the big&tall demographic. doing research online seems to lead to more questions than answers as each of the shoe co's uses different terminology and seem to want you to try out different models till you go broke...
I am still after two years having shin splint issues and sometimes knee issues after runs. It does feel as if my foot rolls inward after my foot comes down post heel strike ad I am wondering if that is not the problem (overpronation ––I guess??) so would a motion control shoe help ? have any of you had a similar issue for the record I am 6'2" and 220 lbs so I am definatly in the big&tall demographic. doing research online seems to lead to more questions than answers as each of the shoe co's uses different terminology and seem to want you to try out different models till you go broke...
What type of foot do you have, normal shaped that moves slightly when you stand or flat footed? Where is the pain in the shin, on the medial side or the lateral side? Whats your training consist of? What type, surface, etc.
If someone cant take a picture of your feet from behind and in front while sitting and then standing I can probably give you some ideas on where to start, but to really get it down to the category of shoe let alone brand Id need to see you walk and run.
2/20/2012 4:52:58 PM
whatever you do, dont self-diagnose. When i got on the video tread mill the results were quite different than my amateur self diagnosis. Could have ended up with wrong shoes that made things worse
2/20/2012 5:07:29 PM
Originally Posted By mattsd:
whatever you do, dont self-diagnose. When i got on the video tread mill the results were quite different than my amateur self diagnosis. Could have ended up with wrong shoes that made things worse
whatever you do, dont self-diagnose. When i got on the video tread mill the results were quite different than my amateur self diagnosis. Could have ended up with wrong shoes that made things worse
Very good advice.
2/20/2012 10:17:26 PM
I will see what I can do about the pictures. from floor level ? The pain is on the inside of shin toward the front of the leg about 6inches above the ankle. I the summer I run outside on roads low sloping and flat runs with some short steeper sections up and down usually between 2.5 and 5 miles a day depending upon free time and other factors. Some days nothing just due to work hours etc. Winters I mostly run at the gym on the treadmill about the same milage more regular as I can stop in anytime workout and go. Arches are normal maybe a little on the high side.
2/20/2012 10:33:14 PM
Originally Posted By mattsd:
whatever you do, dont self-diagnose. When i got on the video tread mill the results were quite different than my amateur self diagnosis. Could have ended up with wrong shoes that made things worse
whatever you do, dont self-diagnose. When i got on the video tread mill the results were quite different than my amateur self diagnosis. Could have ended up with wrong shoes that made things worse
Video analysis is a great tool. I had been running in clunky motion control shoes for 10 years and had pretty regular achilles tendon and anterior tibia tendon issues whenever my mileage ramped up over 30.
A shoe store in San Diego had recommended motion control shoes for me and in their defense, my toes/feet tend to point outward when I stand relaxed. Kind of a natural parade rest
. After a particularly bad case of anterior tibialis tendinosis that required cortical steroids and immobilization, I paid to see a PT who did video work on my own dime (I'm USN active duty). The result was that, although my feet pointed outward, I had very little pronation and really needed to be in a neutral shoe.
In the 4 years since, my only running injury was last year around 4th of July, when I got a bit over-exuberant during the holiday weekend and logged a 47 mile week, about 10 miles more than my biggest week to date - had a bit of plantar fascia trouble, but a couple weeks of reduced running mileage and it went away.
Bottom line - it's worth it to have someone knowledgeable look at you, especially if you have had injury issues in the past.
2/21/2012 12:45:24 AM
Originally Posted By H46Driver:
Video analysis is a great tool. I had been running in clunky motion control shoes for 10 years and had pretty regular achilles tendon and anterior tibia tendon issues whenever my mileage ramped up over 30.
A shoe store in San Diego had recommended motion control shoes for me and in their defense, my toes/feet tend to point outward when I stand relaxed. Kind of a natural parade rest. After a particularly bad case of anterior tibialis tendinosis that required cortical steroids and immobilization, I paid to see a PT who did video work on my own dime (I'm USN active duty). The result was that, although my feet pointed outward, I had very little pronation and really needed to be in a neutral shoe.
In the 4 years since, my only running injury was last year around 4th of July, when I got a bit over-exuberant during the holiday weekend and logged a 47 mile week, about 10 miles more than my biggest week to date - had a bit of plantar fascia trouble, but a couple weeks of reduced running mileage and it went away.
Bottom line - it's worth it to have someone knowledgeable look at you, especially if you have had injury issues in the past.
Originally Posted By mattsd:
whatever you do, dont self-diagnose. When i got on the video tread mill the results were quite different than my amateur self diagnosis. Could have ended up with wrong shoes that made things worse
whatever you do, dont self-diagnose. When i got on the video tread mill the results were quite different than my amateur self diagnosis. Could have ended up with wrong shoes that made things worse
Video analysis is a great tool. I had been running in clunky motion control shoes for 10 years and had pretty regular achilles tendon and anterior tibia tendon issues whenever my mileage ramped up over 30.
A shoe store in San Diego had recommended motion control shoes for me and in their defense, my toes/feet tend to point outward when I stand relaxed. Kind of a natural parade rest
. After a particularly bad case of anterior tibialis tendinosis that required cortical steroids and immobilization, I paid to see a PT who did video work on my own dime (I'm USN active duty). The result was that, although my feet pointed outward, I had very little pronation and really needed to be in a neutral shoe.
In the 4 years since, my only running injury was last year around 4th of July, when I got a bit over-exuberant during the holiday weekend and logged a 47 mile week, about 10 miles more than my biggest week to date - had a bit of plantar fascia trouble, but a couple weeks of reduced running mileage and it went away.
Bottom line - it's worth it to have someone knowledgeable look at you, especially if you have had injury issues in the past.
This is really what I would recommend, as even pictures (from floor level) are static and can only give so much insight.
2/21/2012 10:35:37 AM
Definitely get the video analysis done.
A reputable running store with some knowledgeable employees is a good start.
I have my store film me every so often just so I can see where I'm at and if things are changing or not. That way I make sure I'm always in the right shoe.
Also, compression sleeves were mentioned. You may want to look into them. I like wearing them on my calves because I feel they help reduce the chance of cramping. It's possible they could be of some benefit to you for the shins as well.
A reputable running store with some knowledgeable employees is a good start.
I have my store film me every so often just so I can see where I'm at and if things are changing or not. That way I make sure I'm always in the right shoe.
Also, compression sleeves were mentioned. You may want to look into them. I like wearing them on my calves because I feel they help reduce the chance of cramping. It's possible they could be of some benefit to you for the shins as well.
