In reply to Ander:
> (In reply to nrhardy) Yes, MANY times. Thousands of pounds worth, over a decade or so. Interesting how many different diagnoses I got.
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> Having now stopped wearing orthotics totally, I've concluded it was a pointless waste of money, and probably time and effort.
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> Work on good form, and on proper training load (ie sufficient rest). Probably do some 'Pre'-hab exercises, like one legged balancing, lunges, etc. This will contribute much more towards remaining injury free than a few millimetres of shaped plastic based on a few minutes on a treadmill, or a pressure cushion showing you've... got bad form.
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> Unless you've done those two things, I wouldn't bother seeing a podiatrist/ chiropodist/ snake oil salesman.
Totally agree with this. Podiatrist diagnosed a condition I didn't really have in order to extort mega bucks out of me.
His custom orthotics, provided so much support my foot became weaker and the injury became worse. At the last meeting when I said it wasn't getting better he rubbed his chin and asked how deep my pockets were and suggested I might need surgery. I ripped out the orthotics, after all I'd managed 37 years without them.
Bit of physio, stretching and strengthening exercises have been much more useful.