Forefoot varus

"David Hallsworth" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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Yet another diagnosis to add to the list.....

I'm researching it myself, but does anyone have / is anyone familiar with this?

Step one is having new orthotics built.

Step two? I gather this is a congenital defect arising from lack of

torsion

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on the foot, so it probably can't be corrected, per say, but does anybody know of any exercises
which help compensate for it?

Best, Dave

Having had most of the common ailments and motivated to learn as much as possible, I did a
google search.

Forefoot Varus - This foot spends too much time in the shock absorbing phase and converts to
propulsion late. Symptoms include superficial knee pain, shin pains, Achilles tendonitis, I-T band
pain, low back pain, etc. Treatment include orthotics that trick the foot into thinking it's down to
the ground by bringing the ground up to the forefoot runlabdro.comfoot type.htmlOpen ↗

runningtimes.comshoeguy.htmOpen ↗

Did not find a single article on how to rehabilitate the foot, just recommendations for orthotics.
One article even suggested that there be shoe models for the sizeable number of runners with FV.

Lots of cyclists get knee soreness and show inefficient leg wobble if they have FV. I can remember
seeing some very strong cyclists with this behavior. In fact, someone once told me I exhibit this
symptom, so I shimmed the cleats on one side.

Once you get the corrected orthotic, you might eventually try plyometric training on a soft surface,
to speed the conversion to propulsion as described. Skipping rope comes to mind. Balancing on a
wobble board could also help reduce vulnerability. In some yoga classes, especially by those with
attention to detail, you get instruction on use and alignment of the feet and the feet get some
development if used properly.

If the orthotics work, you might want to know the specified thickness of the forefoot wedge, so you
can create your own corrections and inserts to suit the shoe and surface.

Christy- My fornmer partner (M.D.) cared for a member of several US Olympic teams in the 10,000
meters who has a severe forefoot varus (which usually is the major cause of more dramatic excessive
pronation). With PROPERLY prescribed orthotic devces, this runner is still competing at a high
level. The initials behind the name of your treating clinician (DPM, MD, DO, PT,
DC) are not as important as the person's understanding of clinical biomechanics and familiarity with
treating runners. Talk with your local running club members to find our who in your area has
these qualifications. PMR M.D.

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Since blowing up a calf muscule in a race I can't put this to the sort of use it deserves.

Any reasonable offers?

I live in Maidenhead.

Lee

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