Orthotics day

August 11, Friday

Now I am sitting in the office waiting room of the Rothman Institute in Manahawkin. Today I am picking up my Orthopedics that have been designed for my feet my Dr. Schick (Faith). Doctor Faith  is very confident that they will prevent reoccurrence  of my nagging foot injuries, both Achilles tendonitis and plantar  fasciitis.  After 2 weeks of therapy I’m beginning to see some improvement did both of these items. I am tempted to run a little bit at Ocean County Park tomorrow during cross-country practice.  But I should stay true to my pledge to resist running until my Achilles tendon is totally pain free.

I will update and finish this post after I am fitted with my new Orthotics.

I am now walking with my new Orthotics. Doc says I should only wear for one hour for the first day and had an hour everyday for a week. I am pleasantly surprised that they are not hard and rough on my feet. They are comfortable and seem to be very supportive. The InStep on the right is higher than on the left which the doctor says is to balance my foot strike. I was not aware that I needed to be balanced, but we will see how that works. She said if the InStep is too high it can be adjusted. I have an appointment to return in three weeks for an evaluation. So, continuing the physical therapy, getting used to orthotics  and trying to stay somewhat fit in the pool, I will give to the end of August for this to play out.

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