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I've started rollerblading (acutally I'd rather cycle but my wife likes rollerblading) and after I've gone about a mile or two my arch starts to hurt. I've tried an arch support purchased from the local pharmacy. Anyone been able to deal with this successfully? Make sure you're not "clenching" your toes; new skaters are often a bit tense and this can cause the sort of arch pain you're describing. Suzan (who used to race on inlines) |
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wrote: I've started rollerblading (acutally I'd rather cycle but my wife likes rollerblading) and after I've gone about a mile or two my arch starts to hurt. I've tried an arch support purchased from the local pharmacy. Anyone been able to deal with this successfully? Make sure you're not "clenching" your toes; new skaters are often a bit tense and this can cause the sort of arch pain you're describing. Suzan (who used to race on inlines) Toe clenching is also caused by boots that are too big or people who over-pronate. The clenching is an effort to control the foot in the boot. When the foot pronates excessively it flattens at the arch, lengthens at the toe and widens at the ball. The talus (ankle bone) and/ or the navicular usually make contact with the boot in unintended places. People who over pronate usually feel they have a hard time staying "on top" of the skate so the skater tries to balance on the outside of their feet. This also leads to arch cramping. The answer is to buy a skate that fits the size of your foot when it's unweighted and then control the foot with pads, inserts and/or orthotics to lessen the pronation. For the OP who already has skates, try to find out where the local racers get their boots and go there for a fit session or try a local figure skating/Hockey pro shop. These issues are absolutely universal for all types of sports that use boots and within each discipline it's possible to find someone who may be able to help with the boots you have. Kurt (who used to be a custom ski-boot fitter) |
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Toe clenching is also caused by boots that are too big or people who over-pronate. The clenching is an effort to control the foot in the boot. When the foot pronates excessively it flattens at the arch, lengthens at the toe and widens at the ball. The talus (ankle bone) and/ or the navicular usually make contact with the boot in unintended places. People who over pronate usually feel they have a hard time staying "on top" of the skate so the skater tries to balance on the outside of their feet. This also leads to arch cramping. The answer is to buy a skate that fits the size of your foot when it's unweighted and then control the foot with pads, inserts and/or orthotics to lessen the pronation. For the OP who already has skates, try to find out where the local racers get their boots and go there for a fit session or try a local figure skating/Hockey pro shop. These issues are absolutely universal for all types of sports that use boots and within each discipline it's possible to find someone who may be able to help with the boots you have. Kurt (who used to be a custom ski-boot fitter) Kurt, I read your post with great interest. I tend to "toe clench" but I have extremely high arches (a podiatrist wanted to take photos once and put them in an article he was writing, sigh.) So, I don't pronate. I do have to wear orthotics, though. I take them and try them in every shoe/boot that I buy. I don't have inline skates, but I do have ice skates and I have noticed many similar problems when I wear them. Gotta have lots of inserts or pads or something! Pat in TX |
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In article , Pat
wrote: pat, See a good fitter so he can see the wear patterns in your boot. A very quick consideration of your post makes me wonder, "why are you clenching? Do you not feel you have control of your inside edge? Or are you trying to keep pressure off your arch? A high foot is USUALLY a rigid foot but that isn't 100 percent. It may be that you would benefit from some extra firm re-inforcement (pads) around your ankle. OR, you just may need to work on relaxation. : ) Kurt, I read your post with great interest. I tend to "toe clench" but I have extremely high arches (a podiatrist wanted to take photos once and put them in an article he was writing, sigh.) So, I don't pronate. I do have to wear orthotics, though. I take them and try them in every shoe/boot that I buy. I don't have inline skates, but I do have ice skates and I have noticed many similar problems when I wear them. Gotta have lots of inserts or pads or something! Pat in TX |
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